Boyko Joins Norco Factory Team

November 24th, 2006 - Norco Performance Bikes is excited to announce the addition of Ben Boyko to our Factory Team for the '07/08 season.

The newest member of the Norco Factory Team is currently one of the hottest riders in the freeride/slopestyle scene. This past season, Ben captured top 5 finishes at key slopestyle competitions including: Crankworx (Whistler, BC), Bike Magazine's Monster Park, and the Braun 26Trix (Austria).

Just in case competitions around the globe didn't keep him busy enough, Ben also spent much of last season building and riding for a variety of films. His most recent work includes feature segments in: CKD, Bits 3, Kranked 6: Progression, and Run For Your Life 3.

Before he appeared on mountain biking scene in 2003, Ben spent many years honing his skills on a BMX. He started riding when he was 13 and, shortly after, began entering dirt jump and street competitions. When a friend introduced him to the world of mountain bikes, Ben had so much fun, he decided to spend more time riding 26". It was a move that has paid off.

Despite his success as a mountain biker, Ben has not abandoned his BMX roots. This season, if his schedule allows, Ben plans to enter the Vancouver Metro-Jam,in addition to all the major slopestyle events.

Norco is excited to welcome another professional and diversely talented athlete to our Team roster for the upcoming season!

In addition to working with Norco and Norco Factory Team sponsors such as: Marzocchi, Denny's, Kenda, and Jagwire, Ben will also be riding for FSA, Dakine, Sombrio, and Mavic. For more information about Ben and other members of the Norco team, check out: team.norco.com

Posted by bikergrl at December 4, 2006 05:08 PM