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Thomas Ohler?
Kenny Belaey?
I wouldn't want to take anything away from Danny because Akrigg, financially speaking, hasn't achieved the same
There both superb riders, and the more i have met Danny mac the more i understand the mindset needed to ride at that level,After chatting with Danny on saturday night at the Michael Bonney fundraiser, he comes across as a level headed normal type of guy,very loyal to his sponsors and fully aware of the lifestyle and opportunities fame and very good marketing has given him.
Chris Akriggs films are bang on the money in terms of how his skills can be related to the terrain encountered out on the trails, and this has to be a good thing for mongoose as it illustrates just how good modern day bikes really are.
Dannys marketing/managment team would do well to follow this strategy, as cycling on a whole needs good ambassadors like him and Chris to push the boundaries further while retaining the "real world" format of filming,and riding in the countryside or urban city riding.
Hadn't caught that one before Simon - thanks!
I think all the above would give a big "nod" to Hans Ray, the real pioneer. Danny's skills take my breathe away but Chris's make me wish I was a better rider.
I love watching Akrigg's videos, they make me want to go out and ride!
For me the fact that he's local to me has something to do with it, many of the locations he uses I ride week in week out. And seeing him come back from serious injury was inspirational.
And on the odd occasion I've bumped into him he's taken the time to chat, very down to earth and comes across as a nice bloke.
"Akrigg - anyone better?"
probably not
Loving this thread, keep the vids coming.
For me Danny is the better rider technically but Chris makes better use of his "environment"