Congrats to Dan Csokonay, who finished 2nd overall in the DH Jr. Expert Canada Cup Series

After a fantastic season, Norco Factory Team XC Pro, Catharine Pendrel is now the top ranked racer in Canada!

For complete listings, check out: Canadian Cyclist

This past weekend in Rotorua, New Zealand, Norco Factory downhill racer, Fionn Griffiths, confirmed that she belongs in the top 10 in the world rankings. The ever-consistent Fionn handled the extremely wet and slippery Kiwi DH course with authority and powered her Norco Team DH to a strong sixth place finish. This is Norco’s best finish at the World Championships and our first time in the top 10. Congratulations, Fionn!


Mt. Ngongotaha’s nasty course conditions proved to be too harsh for some of the world’s top XC racers this weekend. But while some of the sport’s elite succumbed to the elements in what became more a battle against nature than a battle between competitors, Norco’s Catharine “Kika” Pendrel fought to the finish. After 2 hours and 18 minutes of suffering, Catharine crossed the line just ahead of the reigning Norba XC Champion, Shonny Vanlandingham, in a very respectable 32nd position. This was Norco’s first appearance in the women’s XC at the World Championships. Great performance, Kika!

Welcome back to the Spin Newsletter. Lots on the go here as the summer winds down - but racing doesn't! The Symmetrics Cycling team has been busy as always as the men and women do what they do best - ride their bikes hard and fast all over the world. Check out some of the latest news from Canada''s number one bike team!

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Check out Factory Team Rider, Jay Hoots interview with Swedish online magazine, freeridehub.se

Jay Hoots Interview

Just last month, Pete was nominated as an inductee into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. As you can imagine, he's pretty psyched! (but once again, he'd never run around telling everyone. In fact, most the people at the office here probably don't even know yet) The crazy thing is, as I look around the office, I can see at least a half dozen other guys that belong there as well. As many of you know, Norco has been around for over 43 years now, and most of the key people steering our company have been at it for 20 to 25+ years. That's impressive!

These are guys who have played a huge role in the evolution of the mountain bike, followed the ups and downs of the road riding scene, and observed all the inner workings of the bicycling industry. Best of all, they're all just as stoked on riding as when they first started.

Check out the link below to read Pete's original nomination letter, it's an interesting piece of mountain biking history

Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Nominee: Peter Stace-Smith

Source: Norco ENewsletter

Colby Sawchuk wil be 'Riding In Style' this weekend at VPS-Fest!

When Colby arrives tomorrow morning at Mount Washinton, he'll be given a '$1000 gear makeover' from head to toe that includes: a Mace Paak 9 helmet, a Norco Factory Team jersey, Mace Gauntlet carbon gloves, Mace Ignition shorts, and an Axiom hydration pack filled with extra goodies.

After that, Colby will swing a leg over a Team DH and get some one-on-one riding/coaching time with our Factory Team riders.

If this sounds good to you, you still have a chance to get in on the action! On top of all this Mount Washignton is offering FREE lift passes for all Norco riders tomorrow, and we'll be drawing for over $5000 in prizes at 6pm

What are you waiting for?! The sun is shining and drinks are cold, come on over to Vancouver Island for a little 'customer appreciation' - Norco style!

Source: vpsfest.com

And the winner is ...Darcy Reimer from Squamish, BC.

Darcy is the winner of a 2007 Norco Pinnacle! He entered to win the bike at this year's Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival up in Whistler, BC.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth to check out the new '07 bikes and welcome to all the new ENewsletter readers!