Just Getting Started - Episode 1 - The Life We Chose
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- The first glimpse behind the scenes of the Norco Race Division on the opening weekend of the UCI Downhill World Cup in Fort William, Scotland. An unfiltered view into the life chosen by the team riders, led by the legendary Greg Minnaar, with access to the emotions, tribulations, and passion for the sport. A weekend full of ups and downs, highs and lows. From every moment in the pits, up to the start gate, onto the trail and over to the hospital, what’s next?
Norco Race Division 'Just Getting Started' - an all-access pass to the Norco Race Division. New team. New look. New series.
www.norco.com/athletes/
Riders: Greg Minnaar, Gracey Hemstreet, Lucas Cruz, Kirk McDowall.
Videography: Alex Rankin, Callum Philpott, Joe Simkins, Matt Staggs
Editing: Thomas Sandell @thomassandell_
Photos: Nathan Hughes (@nathhughesphoto)
Location: Fort William, Scotland - Sport
Rough start for you guys, but good to see the spirits are still strong. Major props to Lucas, you can see that he's in some serious pain, yet still caring and wanting to know how everyone else did and apologizing for distracting them, seems like a damn fine kid. Hope that Greg's separation isn't as bad and he doesn't have to have surgery and Gracey doesn't let a not as she wanted first race get to her, she's got the skills, just needs to settle and it'll come.
I can’t express how enthusiastic I am about NORCO and this team. I feel like there’s such a unique opportunity for both the brand and Greg alike to really create something special, and this video captured it beautifully. Whomever the editor is should be proud of themselves; excellent storytelling.
dude this is incredible not only is Greg actually underrated its insane. but Lucas and Graceys eagerness and willingless to learn from him the sheer respect they show him is so cool to watch. youre going to make Norco great again Greg
Just bought a 2023 Norco Sight and the bike is super sick! So stoke to follow Norco and the whole racing team!!
What a great team. Thanks to Norco for supporting them and fingers crossed for the next one!
I'll take the role as a substitute rider.. i own a norco, i can ride really fast, and i only need a fraction of a paycheck.. im my own mechanic, i have bones made of rubber, i run on gatorade and honey buns... hell, i'll clean everyones bikes and cars, and sleep on the roof of the factory for security! This is the life i want to live!!...
Great edit and the team can only go forwards and upwards from here. Healing vibes to Lucas and Greg. Gracey well done for your first Fort Bill race, Kirk came away uninjured too so there are positives to take to Poland 🤘❤️🌈🕊️🌍
Great video Norco! Healing vibes to Lucas and Greg. Tough luck at the beginning of the season. But remember, you’re just getting started!
Routing for yall this year. Bummer start to the year but it can only go up from here!
So sick to see the setup, rider support, riders AND KATHY. So stoked
oh man, this made me emotional, I really hope things bounce back for the lot of y'all. You all have a wonderful support system and deserve the world!
The team, bikes, pits are all so awesome. Sucks about the injuries hoping for best recovery possible. Awesome to see Kathy too.
patience and healing. cheers to 120%
this made me so happy to watch
Such a brutal start, so I hope things smooth out moving forward. I'm stoked to see what Gracie does this season.
Rough start for sure but I'm excited to see this team continue and to grow! This team makes Norco the best! Speedy healing everyone!
Get well soon @everybody!! I hope to see you smiling and happy all together :)
Damm, rough start... but great teams are forged in the fire of hardships. Best luck to the Norco Team and healing vibes to Lucas and Greg 🙏💪
seeing Kathty made me tear up
the greattest historys always have a superation moment! Go for it guys!!!
Sho. What a start to the season. I guess you’re getting all the bad luck out the way off the bat. So proud to have 2 Norco’s hanging up in my bike rack. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 🇨🇦🇿🇦
Would love to hear what bikes you have?
2 matching pink fluids bought one for the missus and was blown away so had to get myself one too. First bike I’ve got on that feels as fun and responsive as a BMX from the old days. And soooooo good to manual.
Awesome to hear - and always stoked to hear from another BMX'er that's jumped on a bigger bike too. Still riding the kids bike as much as I can!
Holy sh***, that was a emotional one. Really wishing all of you the best luck. Deeply rooting for you guys.
Let‘s go lads...keep pushing and all the best for the next races. Greg is the man...
Wow what a wild ride (no pun intended) the first weekend of racing for the Norco Factory team! Great video and keep your heads up team! Get well soon Lucas and Greg.
Love this team and content. Keep it coming, best of luck in the next event.
Rough start indeed. The new bike looks great though! Best of luck for the rest of the season
Fast heals guys ⛳
Great video, excited to see this team move on 💪
rough start, carry on! rooting for you guys!
Loved the video!
I want this team to do so well this year and I don't even own a Norco right now!
Gutted, get well boys
Bad start better end for sure.
OMG, badly broken femur doesn't do that X-ray justice. Not sure I've ever seen anything that bad. Prayers up.
Hate to be the party pooper but there’s obviously something wrong with the bike. I had a Range and it was the worst handling bike I’ve ever ridden. I’m not a pro or an engineer so there’s that. But if your goal is to sell bikes regular people can ride and one that can win races you have a lot of work to do. I’d ditch the high pivot or at least lower it ie Trek, Commencal. Just one man’s opinion 🤷🏻♂️
Its just the start of it all. You guys are gonna come back stronger than ever 🦾
Best of wishes, love from nz. Only ride norco, having lived there for a bit, remember you are not alone, even among those monster crashes. Never say never.