Video: Chris Akrigg in 'On the Rocks'

Aug 22, 2022 at 13:47
by GT Bicycles  

Akrigg on the Rocks: Mix one part MTB Trials legend with equal parts rolling geological formations for the perfect blend of style and creativity. Akrigg on the Rocks always goes down smooth. Enjoy!

Film/Edit: Will Evans

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80 Comments
  • 150 0
 Fully appreciate a Akrigg video he deserves more recognition than he gets.
  • 11 0
 finally got a worthy sponsor spread, at least!
  • 2 0
 @EnsBen: thanks to Hans I bet
  • 7 0
 Finally someone who actually needs high PoE hubs not just for nice sound Big Grin
Chris is rad!
  • 79 0
 I'm only 3 min into the video and this deserves a "must watch" as much as any legendary Slopestyle rider> video.
  • 13 0
 Absolutely! The pinnacle of mtb riding
  • 2 0
 It's only must watch on pinkbike stories on IG... quite contradictory...
  • 1 0
 Couldn't agree more!
  • 1 0
 Right! One of the best videos I watched this year.
@sarahmoore this needs to be a must watch!
  • 35 0
 long time no see, Christopher. Nice to know you're still making flow out of jumbles of head high rocks
  • 31 0
 Bravo! I always have to stop and watch an Akrigg video.
  • 28 0
 1:30 derailleurs everywhere hate him for this one simple trick!
  • 1 0
 Segment sponsored by Supre drivetrain
  • 26 0
 A 6 minute Akrigg edit is better than most full length mtb films. He's an mtb genius.
  • 23 0
 OMG he's back! Great edit, I missed these
  • 19 0
 For my money - he's one of the most entertaining riders.....I've always loved trials, but his style of rolling trials vs stop and go trails is so flippin' cool, old school meets new school. He has the really quick setups and transition from move to move like Libor (if anybody remembers him from the 90's), smooth and flowing....
  • 8 0
 Yep, totally agree. Although Macaskill might be more creative in the trialsy stuff, Akriggs videos somehow dont even feel trialsy, but just normal riding tech stuff with max control and goofing around on the way.. like em!
  • 20 0
 TUEDSDAY FAIL. C'mon, wack a *MUST WATCH* on this!
it's Akrigg. the Gandalf of Bike wizardry
  • 20 0
 The GOAT doing GOAT things.
  • 2 0
 He really is the MTB video GOAT. I don't think there is a single rider who can make doing superhuman stuff look so effortless.
  • 13 0
 Such creative riding and filming! So badass!
  • 8 0
 Awesome - as always! And a perfect example that it's never the bike but the rider! Or maybe Chris is just not yet aware of the Cons attributed to the 2022 GT Force Carbon in the 2021 Summer Field Test, one of which read "It doesn't shine on slower, jankier trails" ;-) www.pinkbike.com/news/field-test-2022-gt-force-carbon.html
  • 8 0
 The one thing I don't like about Chris is he makes it look so easy I think I can do it. Then I try a Chris style trick and quickly realise I cannot do it. Great video though.
  • 2 0
 Watch some of his behind the scenes stuff, there's a good bit of rage filled bike tossing! (literally thrown, not crashed) It looks great in the edit largely because of his determination. Watching him spend hours relentlessly focused on one section makes me feel a bit better about my riding.
  • 11 2
 So glad to see him again on a normal bike!
  • 7 0
 Chris is absolutely incredible and nuts. I do miss his own edits of his videos, though. That GT bike looks pretty sweet.
  • 9 1
 Forget flow trails, Chris Akrigg is all about flow trials.
  • 6 0
 Have Akrigg and Macaskill ever played the game of bike? that would be pretty entertaining.
  • 6 0
 I love Akrigg's style. In a world saturated with shreddits, whips, and shralped corners, this is a breath of fresh air.
  • 6 0
 Blazing fast or this skillset?
Pick one.
  • 13 0
 thing is, he's also crazy fit and fast.
youtu.be/_NMyaXG17Wg
  • 11 0
 Well he does have both but I would pick this skillset...imagine what terrain would look like through that lens. Pretty much anything is possible! Unreal riding as usual.
  • 9 0
 nobody else I'd rather ride like
  • 1 0
 defs this skillset
  • 3 0
 If I remember correctly, he showed up at a nationals dh race a few years back and absolutely dominated his category. The bloke is an absolute force!
  • 6 0
 Incredible riding. Location is amazing. Where is it?
  • 5 0
 It looks like Madrid, especially since the video is sponsored by BlackTown Trails.
  • 1 0
 @Tmfnll: Yeah, I searched it and found that. Now I want to ride there. Lol.
  • 4 0
 @tacklingdummy: Don't think twice about it. It's a seriously great place to ride, with a lot of variety, even though the majority is rough natural trails here, not manicured flow trails. The guys at Black Town Trails are experienced guides and top level riders too, so if you can ride it they can take you there. Couldn't recommend them enough.
  • 2 0
 @Tmfnll: though to was North of Madrid but surprised didn't see more guys doing proper videos there the location is paradise for advanced MTB
  • 2 0
 @yonibois: Natural rough technical trails is my thing. Can't stand over-engineered flow trails. Thanks for the info.
  • 6 0
 The location it's Valdemanco, a small village in the north/east side of the mountains ridge around Madrid. Just 45' away from Madrid's downtown... The location it's unreal. The area it's flooded of impressive trails. We had a lot of fun guiding Chris in this filming!
  • 1 0
 @yonibois: Thanks so much!
  • 4 0
 no knee pads was the first thing I noticed. CONFIDENCE.
  • 1 0
 what a boss!
  • 1 0
 I don't even like riding loam trails without knee pads (trees and roots still hurt), then I watch this. No soft landings around those parts.
  • 1 0
 Sick vid from Akrigg as always!
Would love to see a bike check of his bike. And also, how much does that thing weight? Looks to me like a 14-15kg bike but the way he flicks it around so easely has me second guessing it.
  • 3 0
 Incredible and unique as always!
  • 3 0
 Can you imagine a game of BIKE between Chris Akrigg and Jeff Lenosky ?
  • 2 1
 My Wife: "You only have 10 minutes to ride before you pick up the kids from school!"

Me (if I was Chris): "Psshh, I only need 6!"
  • 3 0
 Master of bike control himself, I'm pleased.
  • 4 0
 So fun to watch
  • 1 0
 The way his feet were planted on those pedals I had assumed he was clipped in... until I saw that he was not. Incredibly smooth and precise riding
  • 2 0
 All I had to say has already been said, but the video deserves another: Holy crap. So good.
  • 2 0
 If a genie could grant me the skill and riding style of anyone on the planet, I'd choose this guy.
  • 1 0
 Really unique video. Love the story it tells and the drone shots which seem to transport him from one world to the next. Great music, killer rider!
  • 2 0
 Awesome! Approximate location anyone? Looks socal.
  • 4 0
 Valdemanco near Madrid, Spain
  • 1 0
 @RockCrawler: la Pedriza on trailforks?
  • 2 0
 @PauRexs: Valdemanco it's a different location of La Pedriza... You can get in touch with us in case you need details Wink
  • 2 0
 all that skill and precision done on a big ass and fast enduro bike
  • 1 0
 I only have one issue with this video, no Reverend and the Makers soundtrack like he normally has!
  • 2 0
 Madness!
  • 2 0
 watched it twice
  • 1 0
 only twice?
  • 2 0
 Always a pleasure.
  • 1 0
 Between a rock and a hard place - Akrigg is a total trials boss.
  • 1 0
 “No rear mechs were harmed in the making of this video”
  • 1 0
 He is incredible, and no knee pads? total boss!
  • 1 0
 Name of tune? - trying to find some more stuff by Will Evans...
  • 1 0
 Rocky Mountain sure missed an opportunity there!
  • 1 0
 Video game graphics are getting so good these days.
  • 1 0
 I want to show this to people who don't mtb. That dude is such a badass!
  • 1 0
 Always an inspiration!
  • 1 0
 Thank you Chris!
  • 1 0
 Great one
  • 1 0
 MORE!!
  • 1 2
 deore cassette, couldn't watch
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