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I know I got all excited about Morgan’s progress on his new bike<\/a> and even posted a video of him, but as a proud father that’s excusable.. However, I think it’ll be a while before he can ride a bike like the guy (Danny Macaskill) in this video.<\/p>\n

Even if you know nothing about bikes, BMX, Trials or Mountain Biking then I think you’ll still be impressed. Its a shame such people don’t get a little more mainstream recognition really as it not only takes some special talent to do such things but takes just as much training, practise and dedication as it does for any top sportsman. No doubt it takes a few cuts. bruises and broken bones too, but the results are amazing.<\/p>\n

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I know I got all excited about Morgan’s progress on his new bike and even posted a video of him, but as a proud father that’s excusable.. However, I think it’ll be a while before he can ride a bike like the guy (Danny Macaskill) in this video. 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