Guess the clue's sort of in the title! i've never been one for over building lines or riding purpose bulit trails, so here you go a super raw winter thrash keeping it real up on't moors.
That was clinical riding by Chris and the editing, soundtrack and cinematography was just the cherry on top. Thank you to everyone who made this video happen.
Much more the balance and shifting your weight around than the tires - though a good tire absolutely helps. But it's kinda like slides/grinds on skateboard or BMX, the difference between instantly stopping, getting killed, sliding to much, getting killed, and a perfect slide/grind, is finding that perfect middle ground. The problem is, it's often really hard to determine that on the first go, so even an experienced rider is likely to get issues on a stream crossing like that the first go - but I'm guessing this is Chris back yard, so not his first rodeo on those rocks... :D
Chris Akrigg deserves to get way more recognition for his awesome riding. This video has some of the toughest riding, while coming along in such an unpretentious package. Combined with the fantastic track from James Welsh, it's one of the videos I love to go back to and rewatch again and again and...
the next greatest bike video ever made is here. Akrigg may be the greatest cyclist ever. this is mind blowing in its creativity, lighting, physicality and musical treatment. masterpiece.
I don't know why you *don't* think it's any good! Be humble: take a break from the manicured doubles lines and try some technical off-piste riding like this. See what skills you're really still lacking. Then acquire them.
Watched Deathgrip and Alchemy 3 last night. Both stunning pieces of cinematography, and great riding, but I can't see myself watching them again. Watched this video again for probably the 20th time this morning before going riding. A++++++
Blown away here, what an Awesome film, top quality footage, countryside to die for and some of the best riding skills known on this planet \m/ \m/ Legend Chris, Legend :)
Una vez más, la bicicleta mágica de Criss, el escenario, el trabajo de cámaras y la música, te llevan mas allá de lo evidente, a soñar, que es posible, que eres tú sobre esa bicicleta, haciendo todos esos trucos. Gran trabajo de edición, para mi una maravilla. Muchas gracias Criss por esta nueva entrega, desde Chile mis respetos.
It's surprisngly rare these days to see Athletes ride mostly for fun as appose to competeing all year round (like most). You, Danny Mac and Dan Atherton seem like some of the only ones who ride more for fun than anything else. 4 Months of waiting. Worth it.
I've seen my share of riding videos and after years I just keep coming back to this like nothing else. Just incredible! The flow, terrain, ridiculous skills, all match up. If I were to show to a martian, what MTB is at its best, this video would be my choice by a wide margin. Pure art!
Love Chris's films! He found interesting terrain, tamed it with style, and used James Welsh muzak which is always entertaining. So much riding skill. Drone sequences are fun. Chris's signature turn on the rear wheel is a classy movement. Very satisfying film!! Congratulations Chris!
Here is a beautifully shot video. Man.... lot's of work went into this, and the bike riding skills of the rider is extraordinary. Some ride a bike for practical purposes, others might ride to enjoy racing, others just to enjoy the environment around them. This rider is an artist, a painter of sorts. His bike is his brush and the natural world around him is is canvas.
damn! that was a good one ! incredible riding ! the river part seems so slippery ! riding trials with a full suspension bike is sooo difficult ! perfect filming ! the camera always moves, that add a very nice feeling of motion . great song too ! , thanks you !
fucking beautiful. Thank you Chris, and to everyone who helped put this together. I found this profoundly enjoyable to watch and look forward to re watching already. best Christmas present. Thanks for all your hard work.
Excellent work Chris, nice to see some long sequences and plenty of natural features (and trees, I like the trees!), your skill and imagination never ceases to amaze me! I think you deserve a cuppa and an extra mince pie now lad.
