20 years, several hundred shows and over a dozen titles later, stunting legend Chris Pfeiffer has decided to hang up his boots. The German freestyle stunt rider and four-times world champion began his professional career back in 1996. Pfeiffer also holds a dual major in sports and biology.
Here are some of the achievements of the stunting legend:
- 4-times World Champion Stunt Riding – 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009
- 4-times European Champion Stunt Riding – 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
- Winner Stuntwars 2006
- 4-times Winner Erzberg Red Bull Harescramble, Extreme Enduro Race – 1996, 1997, 2000, 2004
- German Youth Champion Trial 1985
Besides his long list of wins, Pfeiffer also holds a record for longjump (bunny hop) without a ramp over 33 people lying next to each other. Here is Chris Pfeiffer’s post from his official Facebook page:
Dear friends, fans and partners,I’ll keep it short: after 20 years as a professional rider I’ve decided that it’s time…
Posted by Chris Pfeiffer on Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Trouble accessing the post? Here is text from Pfeiffer’s post:
Dear friends, fans and partners,
I’ll keep it short: after 20 years as a professional rider I’ve decided that it’s time to stop riding shows. I’m 45-years-old now and in the past months it’s become increasingly hard to ride at a top level. But this has always been my ambition and I’ve always said that if I cannot get any better then it’ll be time for me to quit and to leave the field to younger riders.
In the past 20 years I’ve ridden thousands of shows all around the world – in 94 countries! It’s been an unforgettable experience with countless adventures and experiences. I’ve worked hard to bring the sport stunt riding out into the mainstream and to thrill, enthuse and entertain many spectators. What a wonderful time I’ve had!
I rode my last stunt riding contest in 2010 and not too long ago I performed at what was probably my last show. But one thing’s for sure, I will not quit riding – because riding is my life. That will never change.
Many thanks to all of you!
CHRIS
Check out Pfeiffer in action in one of the many videos available on YouTube:
Although we would miss watching the man performing jaw-dropping stunts on his motorcycle, we wish Pfeiffer a happy retired life. Stay tuned.
WoW! I still remember, a time when I was crazzy about Chris Pfeifffer, (especially around the time he set a record for the best angled endo stoppie) I used to watch his videos day and night. Then, one beautiful morning, I was just browsing through the newspaper and in a tiny corner, it read European Stunter Chris Pfeiffer performing in Kolkata Milan Mela Grounds!! Boy Oh Boy what a feeling it was!! I couldnt believe my eyes! Thanks to xBhp at that time Chris was performing all over India. I made sure i didnt miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!.. It was goosebumps all through-out!.. have beautiful photos of the show too!! He surely did live a complete n amazing professional life!