[Closed] Akrigg or Macaskill?

Tried to watch Through the mill, but fell asleep after about a minute.

Danny pushes the limits and that's what I want to see in that kind of riding. When I watch him I think he has sold his soul to aquire those skills. Akrigg does nothing special.

Yeah bring Ryan Leech into the mix - what's he doing these days?

They should do a video together. MacAskill vs. Akrigg.

I think they're both refined to quite specific types of riding, CA is more gnarly whereas DM is more clean. Each have their place!

Why choose between chips and rice? Have both 😉

I don't think his riding otherwise is any better than what most on here could achieve

Probably the funniest thing I have ever seen written on here - priceless!

What's this "the most deprived areas in the world - the north of england..." Steady now lad. When measured in beer, pies and black pudding it's Eldorado. 🙂

These are the facts:

Akrigg has better music in his videos.

I have competed (and came a narrow second) against Akrigg, an despite him edging it on the day, he gets my vote.

Pics or it didn't happen 😀

neninja - Member

I think it does in this case. DM was found as the result of a massive Youtube hype campaign

Not so sure that's the case. He made a video, it spread like wildfire, based on it's own merits (and a good song choice). Not to do with hype.

gotta lol at the comment that most could ride like danny?

"I don't think his riding otherwise is any better than what most on here could achieve"

instant classic quote! so funny!

both riders are very skilled, different and great, just enjoy them

"Tried to watch Through the mill, but fell asleep after about a minute.

Danny pushes the limits and that's what I want to see in that kind of riding. When I watch him I think he has sold his soul to aquire those skills. Akrigg does nothing special. "

you might have a medical condition, best not to drive or handle heavy equipment, see a doctor soon please

Daz - You will have seen the photos. I had a skirt on.

Yeah bring Ryan Leech into the mix - what's he doing these days?

Yoga by all accounts! He's now a Yoga instructor as well as a great trials rider!

I guess all those [trials riding] injuries take their toll as you get older: Chris Akrigg's recovery from his leg injury has been incredible and Danny has had spinal surgery recently ...

Puts my tight hamstrings into perspective somewhat! 🙄

McAskill any day. Because he is not from yorkshire, and lets face it he probably inspired a lot of kids in cities (towns can't remember which one is english) who otherwise, would have never though about hoping on a bike

I don't think his riding otherwise is any better than what most on here could achieve

Perhaps if our parents had been killed when we were kids, and we were taken into a monastry full of cycling-fu monks.

FWIW I'm not sure any comparison is valid. They have very different styles, I love watching both of them and they appear to be good blokes who are skilled enough to make a (presumably) decent living out of their sport.

Long may they both continue.

Akrigg seems to have a smoother style, plus I've never seen Danny doing brakeless trials.