Dan Paley grew up riding BMX in Doncaster, England and first took up mountain biking while he was recovering from a BMX crash. He was soon drawn to the new types of terrain and freedom that the sport offered. "I try to push my abilities and give everything 100 percent, whether it be bikes, boxing or cooking food," he says. "Work hard, play hard."
| Team | Freeride |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Doncaster, United Kingdom |
| Where you live now | Doncaster, United Kingdom |
| Career highlights | Having fun with my friends riding bikes |
| Sponsors/team affiliations | Giant and 50to01 |
| Main cycling disciplines | "F around and find out" |
| Favorite bike | Trance Advanced Pro 29 |
| Current favorite cycling gear | Probably my 50to01 waterproof jacket |
| Favorite place to ride | Anything with jumps and weird techy setups |
| Dream destination | Those trails in New Zealand |
| What are you carrying on a long ride? | Water and salt, bananas, boiled eggs (as of recent), multi-tool, probably chocolate of some sort, spare brake pads, banger tackle |
| Tips for new riders | Have fun, don’t compare yourself to others, push yourself, don’t let negative vibes ruin your buzz, stay hydrated (water & salt), try new stuff, surround yourself with like minded people that share the same buzz for riding and progressing. Take the bad days with the good days and don’t be so hard on yourself. |
| If you could ride with one person, living or dead, it would be | Mike Aitken |
| Words to live by | Hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t work hard. |
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