Not If, But When - Chris Akrigg by ChrisAkrigg

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Scarredone (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:51)

Without pushing the limits, we would all be lost. Cheers to you Chris, and here's to a speedy recovery!

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pinityoufairy (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:00)

Chris you absolute man, lying there with broken leg and arm casually saying you think you may be in for some recovery time.

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chochocho (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:08) (Below Threshold) show comment

This video was 'Flimed" by Joe Gag, Big John, David Jaquin, and Victor Lucas.

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cannondalesix (Jun 3, 2011 at 15:02)

Holy s**t!, am I the only one impressed by that crash?

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KevSong (Jun 3, 2011 at 17:14)

mate, get well soon! i just got out of my sling with a broken collar bone, at the Homebush track you came to on your Australia tour, your a big inspiration for me!

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MatthewCarpenter (Jun 4, 2011 at 2:10)

Oh, you can really feel the disappointment there! Such a shame what happened! You really are one of the most influential riders to me and one I look up to the most! Get well soon! Looking forward to seeing you back on the bike and some more amazing videos in the future!

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White-Chocolate (Jun 4, 2011 at 10:37)

I love the, " Chris you alright?" " I'm fine"

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robscott2010 (Jun 4, 2011 at 14:27)

even better, the "f*cking hell" , yet no instant reaction to jump up and go see :')

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timfrancis (Jun 8, 2011 at 8:18)

Splitting hairs here WHite chocolate, he calls Ambulance, did think I heard I'm fine first time also though! would love to see an Akrigg/Macaskill/Leech/Lonsky Vid... like freeriding, but on trials bikes...

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nateb (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:43)

Healing vibes to you man! You're an amazing rider, look forward to seeing more vids from you.

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avery25 (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:36)

for sure, But what a tough guy, Im pretty sure if I just shattered my femur and broke my wrist I wouldnt be explaining very calmly how I might have a long recovery...

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progression-media (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:48)

what a beast!
although i find that when i have a bad fall), i get a huuuge adrenalin rush, and my body goes into shock..because of this i feel nothing...20 minutes later that first rush wears off, my body comes out of shock and i am paining like anything.....could be the reason chris is so calm right after his fall?

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Unhallowed (Jun 3, 2011 at 19:22)

Shock and adrenalin does just that. When I broke fractured AND dislocated my wrist I sat there explaining to my friends what to do and how tie sling, then spent a bit of time calmly explaining to the 911 dispatch how the hell to get to where I was.

Theeeen the shock and adrenalin wears off, and it aint pretty.

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bankturn (Jun 3, 2011 at 20:19)

It's more of an adrenal fight or flight response not shock..."shock" in the medical sense is different and involves circulatory collapse.

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Unhallowed (Jun 3, 2011 at 20:37) (Below Threshold) show comment

Now you're just splitting hairs. Instead of arguing semantics you could just say something, idunno... constructive?

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dhutah (Jun 3, 2011 at 20:50)

Not to point out what should be obvious Unhallowed, but it is a very important difference if you are ever in a situation where you are in shock and need to deal with that reality while waiting for medics to arrive.

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Unhallowed (Jun 3, 2011 at 20:55)

Yea but you're completely ignoring the point of my post.

It's like me saying apples are red and round. Then you busting in and start yelling NO YOUR WRONG! APPLES AREN'T ROUND, THEY'RE SPHERICAL. YOU'RE WROOOONG.

Tiny little f*cking difference, that really doesn't impact the point I was trying to originally make.
If I was explaining this to a paramedic, while they are right there, then yea the difference might matter. But when simply putting why someone who just suffered a major injury is calm, me using the correct medical phrase doesn't grossly distort the meaning of that explanation.

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plwaidner (Jun 3, 2011 at 22:10)

It seems pretty common to me for people to use the term "shock" when not talking about the medical term. Such as
"shock and awe" or "thats shocking" or "oh, that fence shocked me". Who cares? Quit acting like you know stuff. Many people or at least anyone who has ever taken any first aid training (even if its just the basic red cross first aid course or 12 year old boy scouts) knows what "shock" in the medical term means. The vast majority of the English speaking world uses the word "shock" on a daily basis in a vastly different way.

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dualsuspensiondave (Jun 4, 2011 at 12:10)

Take it easy guys, this is informative factual information. I'm sure that it is nothing personal against unhallowed or plwaidner. This is how people are trained in the medical field. As the word "shock" can be used in many different ways, medical "shock" is quite different when used in a medical context.

Good luck on a speedy recovery! I'm sure that you will do your therapy with a good PT, and keep plugging away with a positive attitude. Keep your stress levels down, as this will help you heal quicker. Keeping a balance of mind, body, and spirit is very beneficial not only with everyday life, but with recovery as well. I just started walking 6 weeks after surgery for a ruptured patellar tendon and torn meniscus. Make short and long term goals and acheive them! You have my prayers.

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bankturn (Jun 4, 2011 at 12:54)

Totally nothing personal on anyone...just stating facts...

Gutted to hear about your injury Chris. Always love watching the vids you put out, get well soon man.

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nateb (Jun 8, 2011 at 12:06)

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jptothetree (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:58)

Good thing he's not from America otherwise he probably would have gone into massive debt for that re-constructive surgery! Healing vibes man, you are such an inspiration to a lot of riders!!!!

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z-man (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:18)

I'd think most American's who take part in a sport like this have the common sense to get health insurance.
But hey, how would i know, im from Canada.

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Bjammin (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:17)

nah, in america, he'd have sued the cliff.

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djbuilder (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:27)

^ best answer ever.

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jptothetree (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:52)

HAHAHA YESS!!! Good one man, that made my day tup

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steven41 (Jun 3, 2011 at 13:47)

love it

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mr-smashy (Jun 3, 2011 at 20:09)

I've put my health insurance to the test this year, I'm very glad I have it.

That was a nasty spill there. Heal Up Chris.

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webbe (Jun 4, 2011 at 5:59)

Sucks that you don't have an NHS or similar service over there, am I right in thinking that you struggle massively to get health insurance if your career involves throwing yourself off cliffs (quite literally in this sense)? Good thing Chriss is a Brit, heal well mate!

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ipattis (Jun 5, 2011 at 17:58)

sued the cliff and put signs all round it forbidding cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading or loitering

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Varaxis (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:43)

He was calm and composed, lying there at the bottom of the cliff, despite having an arm that's alien-like purple...

No words can really do justice to describe just how _____ Chris Akrigg is.

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galliwasp (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:03)

"Educated guess." Taking risks involves guess-work. Chris' educated guess is highly educated. Mad skills; big risks; and, as the title says, Not If, But When. Man, I could feel your disappointment when you spoke, Chris; it was palpable. Heal well, and heal quickly.

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Budlee (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:11)

Chris is harder then 50 cent

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propza (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:55)

not difficult...

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swearmouth (Jun 3, 2011 at 17:43)

9 bullets? thats pretty tough.

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samster1 (Jun 4, 2011 at 12:31)

In his ass

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ilovemileycyrusok (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:54)

Get well soon buddy, you're a great inspiration. Come back harder and stronger.

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GavBurns (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:10)

What a rider - What an edit - What a guy
You can't keep a good man down tup

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rb716 (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:35)

Awesome edit, and get well soon. I broke my left femur riding motocross a couple of years back, and while the first couple of weeks of recovery were tough, I was able to get back on my bikes after a few months, and I'm sure you'll be back shredding in no time too. Just go easy on the pain pills and I'll look forward to more great edits soon.

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lukeskywaywalker (Jun 5, 2011 at 0:45)

To the riders from over sea's that would'nt understand he's from Yorkshire , little injurys like that would'nt bother a Yorkshire lad ! He probably nipped to the pub for a pint of tetlys on his way to the hospital with the ambulance and had no pain relief before , during or after his op. They make us hard in Yorkshire !!!
Mesage to Chris ( he'll understand but some of you wont-apologise's.)
" Nah then me owd cocker get tha sen fit ya lazy bugga ! That's nowt sun ! get sum tetley's and yorksha tea in thee , tha'll be reet sunshine , get gud soon me owd ! only avin laff tha nose , keep tha pecker up lad ! "
Chris Akrig ........ L E G E N D !
Adam from sunny Rotherham (Rovrum) , Yorkshire !

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OldskoolMTB (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:01)

Here's to your speedy recovery Chris... because you need to get back out there and make more of your awesome videos!! My kids love watching you in action, and it would be nice to have some new ones to watch over, and over, and over, and over...

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HalfOrange (Jun 6, 2011 at 6:55)

Loved to quick changes from motorbike to mountain bike in the vid.
I´m looking forward to seeing the new rebuilt Akrigg back in action soon.

wonder how long til chainreaction starts selling anodised titanium leg-bolts and crank bros arm slings...

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shishka (Jun 5, 2011 at 11:13)

Wow I guess this is the year of the femur breaks. Chris, me , and Atkinson all dealing with same injuries. I'm looking at Chris's xray and it looks very similar to how they bolted my leg back together. Those bottom screws look alot better on his, mine are sticking out too far. I'm told my surgeon, didn't you have some better hardware? I can't speak for those guys but I actually starting to walk already and just went for my first cruise on the bike. Not exactly pedaling but can skate the bike around town at least. I wish us all a speedy recovery and everyone else have a safe season, too many people injured already this year. It can obviously happen to anyone at any time.

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coveman75 (Jun 3, 2011 at 22:52)

If there 's something we need the most nowadays, that is inspiration from great men (and women) fully committed to their goals despite the risks. You offered tons of this inspiration with each one of your videos mate and we thank you for that. Get well soon and get out there do what you can do better than any other, RIDE !! Our thoughts are with you!

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stprider16 (Jun 3, 2011 at 19:43)

your pushing the sport, and sometimes this stuff happens. but without you we wouldnt be where we are now. heres to a speedy recovery, i did my femur in last summer and was back on the bike within 2 months. just eat the right stuff and stretch/move it as much as you can itll help speed up the healing process. all he best to you and keep on shredding Big Grin

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theminsta (Jun 3, 2011 at 16:09)

I kind of know how you must be feeling. I've been in a constant spell of bad luck since November, and my life has been going steadily down due to injuries, disappointment, excuses, work piles, etc. All I can say is life goes on, and there is always an opportunity one way or another to catch back up. Hope you get better soon, and stay healthy for a while before the next!

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Audrey1973 (Aug 20, 2011 at 10:57)

Such a brave guy..imagine if everyone knew how he treats his ex girlfriends of 8 years who spent days standing on the side lines in the rain during his early trial years and supported him through everything..may be a different story. He used to be a really sound guy. Fame changes people and the way they treat friends and family

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TenBeers (Jun 6, 2011 at 15:12)

Hang in there, Chris! My left femur looks just like yours on x-ray, has for nearly 25 years now and I still ride. The cool thing about hardware is that no cast is required. I was off crutches in a month, and I have had no issues with that leg. It may bend, but it won't break!

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rubbman (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:41)

OWCH!! get better soon! your awesome!!

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GPierotti (Jun 4, 2011 at 6:23)

Epic! way to keep calm and cant help watching the slow mo shot and thinking you were gonna make it. It's fair to say it's thanks to excellent rescue teams like that that anyone would push themselves to THE limit!

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nojzilla (Jun 4, 2011 at 8:15)

HOLY FK!!!!!!! massive respect for actualy putting out foottage of the crash, a LOT of riders an companies wouldn't
I'm betting there where a few swears edited out tho Wink

get well soon man

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crazygeorge (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:44)

What an inspiration...

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laidback (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:00)

you da man

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shijinkamisai (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:52)

loved the edit
especially the moto trials a buddy of mine has one of those and they are crazy fun...

now on the other note amazing survival get well soon chris!

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Minshall2010 (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:47)

Gutted for you and the rest of the bike world who will now have to wait for more awesome videos.

Get better soon and hats off to you.

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jackonmabike (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:49)

Great riding at the start, that crash was brutal. Get well soon Chris! Salute

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pichon (Jun 3, 2011 at 16:29)

Where there's pleasure there's always pain.....eventually.
Just one of the joys of riding extreme I suppose.
You are the man Chris......get well soon!

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MTBurned (Jun 3, 2011 at 13:29)

Even his video about his accident gets you stoked to ride!
What an amazing guy and rider!!!
Get well fast Chris!

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benhallas96 (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:57)

Have a fast recovery Chris, sometimes things never go the way you want them too. Hope your back on the bike soon! Salute

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ustemuf Plus (Jun 3, 2011 at 14:51)

Get well. .. that could have ended A LOT worse than it did, so at least you're still going to be able to get back out there. You are an amazing rider.

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snoolax (Jun 3, 2011 at 19:53)

when i saw the cliff, i was thinking... ' fk he cant possiby fall down the damn shit...." and he did. fk...

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chettjames (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:18)

Uhh......loved the GasGas on the way up the lip jump and the trials bike on the way down!! as for the crash you'll be back up chasing girls and riding in no time!!!!!!

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bushwacked (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:50)

Healing vibes dude! Been off the bike myself for 9 months and just getting back on it now. Its so sweet when you get there - hope it comes sooner than you expect.

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Hixee (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:07)

Get well soon! I think chris is the only rider really pushing the versatility of bikes, the stuff he rides on the bike is nails even on the 'proper' bike. Super props!!!

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DeepInTheForest (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:49)

Chris. Get well soon. I love watching your videos because you push the versatility and limits of what can be on a bike, any kind of bike.

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freirider (Jun 3, 2011 at 15:01)

Good to see a fellow biker who also loves the moto trials. Speedy recovery to you mate!

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Brugles (Jun 3, 2011 at 15:20)

You'll be back in the saddle before you know it Chris, rest up and get back to what you're best at.

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Jtg3240 (Jun 5, 2011 at 6:20)

i love how ur so positive about things. i hope u can heal soon and get back out there.

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DownHillCooper (Jun 6, 2011 at 14:50)

i seriously thaught his forks on that trials bike were boxxers when i first saw them lol

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angrynipples (Jun 3, 2011 at 19:38)

such a simple video - yet so profound

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forkbrayker (Jun 4, 2011 at 3:01)

brutal. am sure you will come back stronger in mind and spirit. chin up chris!!

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stigwierd (Jun 3, 2011 at 15:21)

"not if,but when"gonna carry that one with me dude,your an inspiration to us all m8,get well soon!!!!!

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xenophile (Jun 3, 2011 at 14:34)

All the best for a speedy and full recovery Chris! I know that you'll be back out there riding better than ever. Cheers

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ste-tommo (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:24)

akrigg is 'ard, purely cos he lives near the A59.

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uttanutta12 (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:36)

A59, that roads like the road that goes thru my town n shit Big Grin

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benjiscott82 (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:12)

that pic looks like the crags nr crosshills....!?

good well soon lad, if yer ever bored come down pub in crosshills n i'll buy u a pint bro

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mackster23 (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:11)

Get well soon Chris. Can't wait for another edit. You're an inspiration to us all.

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bulldogg73 (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:44)

Ya can't keep a Yorkshire lad down!

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skid (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:39)

Wow thats a big boy fall.. Could have easily been a lot worse. Heal up! one of my fav riders to watch, always interesting.

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mretard (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:22)

Hope you have a speedy recovery Chris, looks like the cow and calf rocks ???

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bubbaburger911 (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:58)

hope you get better soon, i'm going through the same thing. mis-judging jumps sucks. once again get well soon

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PhoS (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:08)

Wishing a speedy recovery , those bones will be stronger afterwards! That was a huge line.

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nastynick42 (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:52)

I wish ya a speedy recovery Chris. That was a gnarly @ss wreck. Way to giv'er buddy!

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propza (Jun 3, 2011 at 13:00)

You arite Chris?... AMBULANCE!

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lardhelliwell (Jun 3, 2011 at 13:29)

True Yorkshire grit,
Get well soon mate.That was one hell of a tumble,at least you've still got your sense of humour!

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jackgolfgti (Jun 4, 2011 at 15:21)

good to see chris supporting the yorkshire regiment with our cap badge at the beginning of his edit.

well here's are support for you chris

GET WELL SOON

legend

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orvorvorv (Jun 4, 2011 at 6:47)

My new HERO! get well soon and conquer it man! Godbless! ♂

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samblagy (Jun 4, 2011 at 4:09)

Where abouts is he riding on the crash

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jackgolfgti (Jun 4, 2011 at 15:32)

down the cliffe

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samblagy (Jun 4, 2011 at 4:09)

Where abouts is he riding on the crash

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sittingduck (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:04)

Hang in there, Chris!!! Awesome attitude. Eat well, recover fast!

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ctmtbgirl (Jun 4, 2011 at 4:50)

He was so calm!! Get well soon, your the best!

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jacK428 (Jun 5, 2011 at 2:23)

Hope you get well soon mate

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jarunk (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:02)

your a f*cking savage in case you didnt know, get well soon main

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Juddman1 (May 7, 2012 at 10:09)

"You alright Chris"
..........."Ambulance!"
:L

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BigBarnett (Jun 5, 2011 at 11:08)

where abouts in calderdale. like more halifax.

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sx-sam (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:14)

Get downing them pineapples Akky! Hope ur back giving it some soon as!

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bebemonk4ever (Jun 4, 2011 at 9:33)

hope you get better very soon chris... VOD guys?

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blevinci (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:45)

That was a fantastic video. Best of luck on your recovery.

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radrider (Jun 3, 2011 at 10:47)

Best of luck on your recovery. great rider

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rismtb (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:14)

The power of experience. You'll be back.

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pbuser102331 Plus (Jun 4, 2011 at 2:44)

Get well soon.

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scratcher2005 (Jun 3, 2011 at 12:52)

Get well soon , dude!
keep smile!

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Da-Moose (Jun 3, 2011 at 15:43)

i hope he gets well soon, what a motivational story.

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inakiarri (Jun 3, 2011 at 15:31)

uuuoouu hope you heal soon!!

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trdracer94 (Jun 3, 2011 at 15:17)

Damn, this season has been pretty tough on a lot of riders.

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blazz (Jun 3, 2011 at 16:45)

Hope you get well soon!!!!!

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freerideglory (Jun 3, 2011 at 14:59)

Ouch, Poor f*cker.. Get well soon man. Smile

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pokalface (Jun 3, 2011 at 21:00)

get well soon!!!your a professional chris!

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mossyriders (Jun 3, 2011 at 14:09)

really good video, but i hope he's ok

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browner (Jun 3, 2011 at 11:55)

Right up there with the other great mountain bikers - Fix up look sharp.

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THXGODITSFRIDAY (Jun 3, 2011 at 19:27)

more crazier is not a good way

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leelikesbikes (Jun 3, 2011 at 21:51)

So sad and yet so inspiring. Go Chris, you are a hero.

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RodrigoRossi (Jun 3, 2011 at 9:54)

Great rider... comming back soon.. i have certainly

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CoXy-1000 (Jun 3, 2011 at 15:26)

heal quick man.

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dannybongo (Jun 3, 2011 at 15:56)

what an animal

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juicephoto (Jun 3, 2011 at 14:26)

Get well soon mate!

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BigAirGar3 (Jun 3, 2011 at 16:00)

Might be the BEST rider going - Heal up soon CA !

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yelyayan1976 (Jun 3, 2011 at 17:27)

Wicked man......

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TAridingMTB (Jun 5, 2011 at 11:04)

get well soon chris!

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codered3 (Jun 5, 2011 at 13:08)

Get well soon

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Not If, But When - Chris Akrigg

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