Norco Factory Racing 2016

Jan 20, 2016 at 16:17
by Norco Bicycles  
Norco Bicycles is thrilled to announce its continued support of the Norco Factory Racing team. For the 2016 season, the roster includes Sam Blenkinsop, Harry Heath, and Fraser McGlone. The team will compete in the UCI World Cup downhill circuit, the entire Crankworx series, and select major events around the globe.

New to the team for 2016, is Scotland’s Fraser McGlone. With his best season yet in 2015, including a 24th place UCI World Cup finish at Lourdes, and a 23rd place UCI World Cup finish at Fort William, Fraser is quickly moving his way up through the ranks.

bigquotesWhat can I say... I'm STOKED for 2016! I'm a fan of Norco Factory Racing's team and riders. I believe their team atmosphere, professionalism, focus, and fun environment will suit me well. I am just getting ready to meet the team in New Zealand in just over a week... So things are really exciting right now! Can't wait to get the season started! - Fraser McGlone

Fraser McGlone - Norco
Sam Blenskinsop will be looking to build on the momentum he created during a strong 2015 season, with a podium at Fort William, 9th place overall in the UCI World Cup series, 7th place at the UCI World Championships, and the Crankworx DH World Tour Championship title.

bigquotesI'm excited for Fraser to join our team. I don't know him well, but I'm looking forward to meeting up with him at our team camp in New Zealand in February. I'll take him out fishing... and see what kind of a guy he is, ha-ha! - Sam Blenkinsop

2016 Norco Factory Racing Team Intro

Also coming off of an exceptional 2015 season, including 20th place overall in UCI World Cup series, and two 9th place UCI World Cup series finishes, is the UK’s Harry Heath.

bigquotesIt's going to be another great year of racing, traveling and growing as a team in 2016. We have many exciting things happening this coming season, and I am looking forward to the challenges, growth and pure enjoyment that come along with it. - Harry Heath

2016 Norco Factory Racing Team Intro

Jack Iles and Magnus Manson will not be returning for the 2016 season. They will be focusing their attention on their careers and university. Both are not only great riders, but exceptional young men, and Norco Bicycles wishes both of them all the best in the future!

2016 Norco Factory Racing Team Intro

Physical, mental and nutritional preparation for the team will once again be under the PerformX regiment, Norco Factory Racing’s team Owner/Manager, Todd Schumlick’s athlete training business. The team has been hard at work preparing for the 2016 season since October, and will now assemble for the first time at their team camp in New Zealand during February and March.

bigquotesFraser is an exciting new addition to the team. In a short period of time, this guy has already impressed all of us. Plus he's also a Scotsman... and I love Braveheart! Joking aside, I try and follow a ying/yang approach to most things in life. So as a team, we'll put in our work, but enjoy the journey. If you make it to any of the events, pop by and say hi to the team. - Todd Schumlick

2016 Norco Factory Racing Team Intro

We’re looking forward to seeing what the team will accomplish in 2016.


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33 Comments
  • 69 1
 I'd love to see blenki sneak a win this year. The guy oozes style. Good luck!
  • 37 0
 Every Blenki's run I feel like he is the fastest on track, but then comes the split section and he is behind the other guys...
Am I the only?
  • 11 0
 I agree with you @andreko

Reading the Mullaly vs Fairclough bike check article, it was clear that being loose isn't always faster.

Speaking of loose rider though, it would be sick to see Harry Heath get on the podium this year. This is an awesome team!
  • 9 3
 Loose & Sketchy might equal fun, but does NOT equal fast. SMOOTH = FAST
  • 6 0
 Norco need to make an edit with Harry just shredding his DH bike and getting loose - he's got some serious whips that lad!
  • 8 1
 Hes so fast if you blenk you will miss him
  • 4 0
 He killed it at worlds this year...give him a proper track and he can do well.
  • 13 0
 great to see mcglone on a factory team
  • 11 0
 One of the coolest team on the circuit, we are pumped to be involved!! #proudsponsor
  • 8 2
 Good to see another British rider on a factory team.

On another note, why does everybody hijack these posts bumping their gums about Gwin? It gets a bit tiring............
  • 4 1
 Yeah Gwin overload alright. Bit over it !
  • 2 2
 Because gwin is The sole American doing big things. "Good to see another British rider..." You do realize there are like ten Brits that podium regularly and win races, overalls, worlds in both men's and women's?

Go on, keep down voting fans of our generations biggest racer. Tiring? Understandable. But he's a big deal on our side of the pond. Just giving an honest answer.
  • 7 1
 What's Jill Kitner doing this year?
  • 7 0
 She isn't part of the factory team. She is on a different Norco sponsored team.
  • 5 0
 Cool, so like last year.
  • 3 0
 Yea. It will be her and Bryn as always ????
  • 3 0
 I meant to do a smiley face not question marks!
  • 3 0
 Go on bazz, make us stokies proud Big Grin
  • 8 6
 god dammit gwin. just say it officially where you are going.
  • 2 2
 his instagram says that is in no way official
  • 3 1
 so 'the man in black' was mcglone............
  • 1 0
 Was a poorly kept secret haha
  • 3 0
 Gan on Scotsman
  • 2 0
 Blenkiiii......
  • 4 4
 is it written in the contract to wear those ridiculous oversized trucker caps?
  • 1 0
 There's a lady at the heckler rock, just saying,.
  • 3 5
 Is Magnus still with them?
  • 4 0
 Jack Iles and Magnus Manson will not be returning for the 2016 season. They will be focusing their attention on their careers and university. Both are not only great riders, but exceptional young men, and Norco Bicycles wishes both of them all the best in the future!
  • 1 0
 Thanks. I skipped over that paragraph. Believing it was a caption of the photos
  • 1 0
 Too bad, wanted to see Magnus and Jack make podium at some point.
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