January 6, 2006 – Norco Performance Bikes, Canada’s premiere bicycle company is excited to announce that Ryan Leech and Fionn Griffiths will return for 2006 along with a great lineup of new & returning riders. Ryan Leech, widely considered to be one of the most skilled riders ever to throw a leg over a bicycle, will blow minds this year with his amazing fusion of street and trials riding aboard his signature “Moment’ frame. “We couldn’t be happier to continue our relationship with Ryan.” comments Factory Team Coordinator, Mark Schmid, “Ryan is without a doubt, one of the most professional, intelligent, and stylish riders in the world. The guy is amazing!”

Ryan has recently finished filming for Roamthe much anticipated sequel to the ground breakingfilm, The Collective. World Cup Pro, Fionn Griffiths knows 2006 is her year to stand at the top of the World Cup DH and 4X rankings. She doesn’t really have much further to climb considering she finished 2005 with a UCI World Ranking of 4th in 4X and 14th in DH. Fee’s competition had better watch out because she’s feeling fit, healthy, and stronger than ever! The Norco Factory Team riders for 2006 are: Ryan Leech, Fionn Griffiths, Gareth Dyer, Jay Hoots, Justin Brown, Dan Csokonay, Roddi Lega, LP Leonard, Kris Holm, Catharine Pendrel, and Dylan Korba. For more information about Ryan Leech you can check out his personal website: ryanleech.com, or to find out more about the entire Norco Factory Team check out norco.com