Why Chris Akrigg REALLY quit competitive trials...

Chris Akrigg reveals why he walked away from the competitive trials scene...
Chris also opens up about why he stepped away from competitive riding, the Danny MacAskill effect on trials, riding brakeless, what happened to the watercycles video and reflects on the evolution of his career and content motivations, including his embrace of ebikes and much more…
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[@paulmurden7621]

He seemed like such a nice humble guy and we all know his riding is incredible.

[@talldarkrandom3170]

Chris, at that time for me, was one of the best riders in trials. His style of trials is a lost art.

[@TheRideCompanion]

For sure

[@Trasselkalle]

Aside from ofc the great content, mics are way better now that you don't go for maximum proximity effects. I wanted to get back on you on this as I commented on that a while ago. Even the whispers come our perfectly now.

[@jamesdick9153]

No one else in the world will ride up Yorkshire becks, like you .style always