The 2012 Norco Team is finalized and ready to kick off the new year. There are some big additions for the coming year and we are VERY excited about it. Through nearly every discipline there are riders representing Norco. Whether it be XC, DH, Trials, Slopestyle, road, cyclocross or nearly any other discipline, we have someone covering it. The 2012 Norco Team breaks down into a few different classifications so let’s go through it one by one.
The Norco Factory Team The Norco Factory Team is back for another year. The stacked roster of riders includes Ryan Leech, Jay Hoots, Mislav Mironovic, Darcy Turenne, Ludovic May, Sam Dueck, Andrew Watson, Catherine Vipond and Nick Geddes. This team of world class athletes will yet again be traveling the globe competing, advocating and representing Norco and their other amazing Sponsors. The Norco Factory Team is supported by the best brands out there including Shimano, Kenda Tires, RockShox Suspension, Ryders Eyewear, WTB, FSA, Gravity, SixSixOne, E-Thirteen, Ergon, Park Tool, Minoura and nuun. to learn more about each rider have a look at the
Norco Team Page.
The Dirt Norco Race Team The Dirt Norco Race Team is back for another round of World Cup racing. Ben Reid and Dan Stanbridge will again be racing their Norco Bicycles around the world reaching for that podium spot. After working closely with Norco’s engineering team Ben and Dan will both be racing the all new Norco Aurum for the coming season. With their new rides and amazing speed, this is their ticket to the top.
Image by George Milner
The 2012 Team Norco International is made up from the likes of Bryn Atkinson and Jill Kintner. Jill and Bryn will be traveling the World Cup circuit, competing at key national events and their respective Australian and US National Championships. Keep an eye on the World Cup rankings for these two fighting it out among the world’s best.
Norco Independent Riders There are some riders that come to Norco with a roster of sponsors that they are already supported by. For these athletes they are not part of the Norco Factory Team, but still represent Norco on the world stage. 2012 independent riders include freerider Mike Hopkins, 4x racer and freerider Angie Hohenwarter and World Cup DH’er Olie Burton.
Image by Ian Hylands
Image by Ian Hylands
Back on Norco for another year is Team H&R Block. Racing Road on the CRR line and Cyclocross on the Threshold this is a top development team out of Western Canada. Watch for the team’s bright green kit racing past you in a blur at the next race.
The Norco BMX Team The Norco BMX Team is made out of Ben Kaufmann and James van de Kamp. These two represent Norco in competition, community events and at the local park. With huge air, classic style and an edge of creativity these two look good and dazzle spectators across Canada.
Image by Norco Bikes
