FreestyleXtreme Magazine Issue 20 | Page 100

What are you most proud of? My girlfriend! (laughs). Two times World Champion at 25 years old is pretty good. Taking over a bike park too. There’s so many things. Any regrets? In 2012 maybe not putting the work in that I should have after winning Worlds and being treated like a king for a winter and going to Vegas and here and there, letting myself go a bit. I might be a different place now if I hadn’t done that. But I don’t think that’s a regret. I don’t think you should have regrets. Is downhill dead in the UK? Speaking to a certain someone today, he seems to think so. I’m in a good position where I don’t have to rely on downhill in the UK. But, I have a lot of friends back home in the North East that are reliant on the great domestic series that we’ve got. We just need British Cycling to step up. We have such a great scene that’s all going to go away if no one delves deep into their wallets. Anything to add to finish? Any words of wisdom? That’s a tough question! I’m 25 years old making a strong living from riding my bike for fun to a point. It’s obviously not the same as it was 15 years ago when it was strictly riding for fun... but if you stick in there and do what you have to do anyone can do it. You don’t have to be the best rider if you’ve got dedication and you’re willing to put the work in. Anyone can do it. They say if you enjoy your job you don’t work a day in your life so... that’s just what I’m doing. t /DannyHartFanPage @DannyHart1 @DannyHart1