BAPTISM OF FIRE

NORCO RACE DIVISION’S JUST GETTING STARTED
FULL-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY

A FULL-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY TELLING THE STORY OF NORCO RACE DIVISION’S INAUGURAL SEASON

The final installment of Just Getting Started is a full-length documentary telling the story of Norco Race Division’s 2024 season and how it laid the groundwork for the new team’s trajectory. Get to know the characters that make up the team with never before seen footage – from dealing with injuries and recovery, to Kirk’s exciting progression through the season, to Gracey’s triumphant end to the season, and to Greg’s move into his new chapter as Team Director with Norco. Everyone learned a lot, and it showed in their progression throughout the year. The team came together right from the beginning, and each step of the way contributed to the excitement and drive they are bringing with them into 2025.

“We started at Fort William, and it was a baptism of fire. . . There was a lot going on at that race and we learned a lot and it sort of galvanized the team, brought everyone together like ‘Alright we’re in this together, let’s do our best.’”
     – Alan Milway, Team Manager

This season the team focused on building consistency for the backbone of confidence and stability needed to push the limits in the moments that really count between the tape.

“I think you just have to come back to – I bang on about it all the time – but going through the process properly. Stick to the moment, stick to what you can control, and keep focusing on that. What I thought was really interesting was that in Andorra we had a really good process and we just kept chipping away throughout the week, and we got the result.”
     – Alan Milway, Team Manager

Greg’s storied career in World Cup racing may have ended in Mont Sainte-Anne, but this season was also about building up for his, and Norco Race Division’s, next chapter.

“It’s been incredibly busy, but so rewarding as well, and a lot of fun. Some of the days have been really long, finishing up at 10pm at night, but it’s all been so worth it.”
     – Greg Minnaar

We know the stats from the 2024 UCI World Cup season, but the final installment of Just Getting Started shows the human side of downhill racing and, more than anything, gets us fired up for 2025. Downhill is as much a lifestyle and attitude as it is a method of racing bikes.

Watch the full documentary to get hyped for next year. We certainly are.

Are you ready for what comes next? Stay up-to-date on all announcements around the team on norco.com/athletes.