10 for 10 - #8 Danny Hart

Apr 2, 2015
by Nathan Hughes  
10 for 10 interview series




DANNY HART


Age: 24
Nationality: Great Britain
2014 rank: 8th
Experience: 5 years elite
Current Team: MS Mondraker



Famed for a single ride out in the rain that redefined both over-used cliches 'epic' and 'all-time' simultaneously, we're also lead to believe there's a lot more to come from Mr Danny Hart. A shaky start to 2014 in the Southern Hemisphere was quickly corrected by a flurry in and around the podium with 3rd, 7th and 3rd in Fort William, Leogang and Mont St Anne respectively. Sure, when the going gets steep and the tear-offs start to fly he is one of two go-to-guys for that miracle run to keep our stoke levels roaring for the next thousand years, but the truth is Hart could take a win any time or place on the circuit. And with a fresh team anything is all the more possible...



Danny Hart got second here last year will he be a two time World Champ


PB: 1: Where and how have you been spending your off-season?

bigquotesI've been at home in Redcar and have been off to Europe a few times, why would I want to go anywhere else!? Redcar has it all! I have been riding my bike, and up to Christmas riding a lot of motocross, probably the same as most other DH riders out there... - Danny


PB: 2. What was the highlight of your 2014 season and why was it so significant to you?

bigquotesIt was cool to get on the podium a couple of times, winning the Red Bull Hardline was quite good, then signing with my new team, Ms Mondraker, that was good! - Danny



Darty


PB: 3. Was there a moment or period you considered to be your season ‘low’ and for what reason?

bigquotesComing a cropper at world champs in Hafjell when I was on a really good run! - Danny



PB: 4. Are there changes you are looking to make to your approach mentally or physically for 2015?

bigquotesThere have been a lot of changes for me going to the new season, I am riding really well, enjoying my team, and I am just going to take it as it comes. No specific changes though - Danny



Fastest in timed training yesterday and second in qualifying Danny Hart is definitley on the gas this weekend.


PB: 5. How have you split your time between ‘on’ and ‘off’ the big bike training?

bigquotesI'd been spending a lot of time on my MX bike before Christmas. I stopped after that, so I could work specifically on bike riding and training. I don't do a lot really, spending time with my girlfriend, Sophia and dog, Ruby - Danny


PB: 6. When inspiration has run low lately, to whom or what have you turned to kick your motivation levels up a gear?

bigquotesYeah when I'm not feeling into it I just think about how much I want to win a world cup. There isn't really one person I turn to, or not consciously anyway, maybe I do with out realizing... I have good people around me all the time so my friends and family help me a lot - Danny



Finals Photo Epic - Mont St Anne DH World Cup 5


PB: 7. What bit of kit are you looking forward to using most at the races?

bigquotes Definitely my Mondraker Sumum Carbon - Danny


PB: 8. Which rider do you see as the biggest threat to the 2015 title?

bigquotesThere's loads of fast guys, it would be rude of me to try and single one out - Danny



Danny Hart going fastest during timed training today and feeling confident on UK home soil.


PB: 9. Which race or single moment of the coming season are you most excited for?

bigquotesI am looking forward to World Champs in Andorra... I really enjoy this track. As well as Fort William! - Danny


PB:10. Complete the sentence: ‘I won’t be racing a single World Cup without....'

bigquotes ...my awesome team, MS Mondraker, who provide me with the best equipment out there. I wouldn't be out there either if it wasn't for my family, which I am the most appreciative for - Danny


Danny Hart was fastest in timed training today and was also the only man to huck fully down Pucker Up.


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42 Comments
  • 71 5
 "how does he sit down with balls that big"
  • 74 1
 "here's loads of fast guys, it would be rude of me to try and single one out" what a class act. and that was my first question too!
  • 13 0
 class act
  • 21 0
 "Stay on your bike Danny!!"
  • 5 0
 ... only 24, .... Working class Hero for real...
  • 14 1
 "LOOK AT THE WHIP!!! WHAAT THE HELL! "
  • 2 0
 I get shivers every time
  • 44 0
 I hope he doesn`t ride like a Derek this year...
  • 35 1
 or a Colin...
  • 6 2
 You bloody muppets
  • 18 0
 :/
  • 11 1
 "Coming a cropper" ?
  • 4 0
 @shankes3: it means things went wrong for him
  • 2 0
 to get caught out, pretty much...
  • 2 0
 Haha. We use that saying all the time now. Classic
  • 2 1
 "coming a cropper" usually means "having a crash"
  • 17 0
 Is it just me, or is it impossible to not read those answers in his voice?
  • 5 1
 lol i'm not the only one then !!!
  • 4 1
 lol me too!
  • 2 0
 He sounds even better in person was such a class act when i meet him here in Cali. before the MSA race at Big Bear ,CA with Needles
  • 14 2
 Redcar has it all? Classic!
  • 11 0
 Redcar must have changed a lot since I left
  • 3 0
 I'd love to say that its got better but its still pretty much the same..haha
  • 3 0
 I heard they had a 'vertical pier'. So...a tower then. Seems like a typical Redcar way to try and sound posh. How long did it take to get graffitied?lol
  • 4 0
 They decided no one was fooled by the "vertical pier" name so just call it a tower now
  • 9 0
 Look. At. The. Whip
  • 8 1
 other than the Americans im also rooting for this guy...Good Luck Danny!
  • 5 1
 Coming a cropper at world champs in Hafjell when I was on a really good run! - Danny
Anyone care to translate that into "School-English"? I mean, I get what he means, but what exactly does it mean? Wink
  • 7 0
 It's an old English saying that basically means to fall off a horse or to fail at something.
  • 2 0
 Alright, thanks a lot!
  • 3 0
 Not to be confused with tosser
  • 6 3
 It's good that this is transcript edit, cause if it was a video, I wouldn't be able to understand what he was sayingSmile
  • 2 0
 You must watch any interview whit Ratboy then.
  • 1 0
 As a spaniard, I'm excited to see Danny on a spanish bike. Someone able to make a run like his famous World Champs winning back then, can beat anyone, anytime!
  • 3 1
 Great feature. Best of luck this season Danny, from a fellow Redcar lad Smile
  • 2 1
 Danny is on Fire this year. I'm gonna put him out there for the championship.
  • 4 3
 HAHAHAHAH now that he's with MS mndrkr, he cant even ride with his signature bar !!!
  • 2 1
 How can you not love this kid !!!
  • 1 0
 Yes!! I like Danny's riding style.
  • 2 5
 ( Oh Danny boy the first place podium is calling ) !! To the back ground music to danny boy
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