With winter fading fast and the trails drying we’re getting geared up for a summer of riding!

I will be riding and reviewing the Norco A-line this year while I volunteer in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and for some of the more gnarly rides on the North Shore of North Vancouver.

I thought I would give you a preview of the Norco A Line for 2009.

Norco has completely revamped its DH line. Using the same hydroformed frame with adjustable 8-9inch of rear travel as the A-line Park edition and DH Frame the lower spec’d Aline makes up this worthy trio. Coming in three sizes for 2009 I was on the small frame which was a good fit for me for downhill riding.

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Paddys Day Downhill and Super D @ Bootleg Canyon
Friday March 14: Super D & DH Practice (shuttle service will be available for $15.00).
Registration open from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Saturday March 15: Super D Practice 8:00 am - 9:00 am.
DH Practice from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Super D Registration from 7:00 am - 9:00 am.
Super D Racing starts at 10:00 am.
Awards and drawings at the top of race village 1/2 hour after results are posted.

Downhill Practice 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Saturday Night Street Party - Come enjoy Big Screen, Super D racing while rocking to the Stoney Curtis Band. A variety of Beer & Wine by Boulder Dam Brewing will be served at the Street Party. Don’t forget stay in town for Dinner. Our BC sponsors have donated many meals to raffled off and given away.

Sunday March 16: Registration from 7:00 am - 9:00 am. DH racing starts at 10:00 am.
Awards and drawings at the top of race village 1/2 hour after results are posted.
Note: Sign up early. 400 racer limit.

Note still plenty of spots available as of 3-7-08.
For online registration: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Det…7-ee0443cd36de

Source:Downhill Mike