DAVE RYDING is the undisputed ‘GOAT of the North’ and should serve as an inspiration to the next generation of burgeoning British snowsport talent, reckons former Olympic snowboard star Aimee Fuller.
Fuller, who represented Team GB at Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018, was speaking at Ryding’s local Ski Slope in Pendle on Wednesday morning to support the alpine ace’s bid for Beijing glory and celebrate National Lottery players' key role in funding British athletes.
Ryding finished 13th in the slalom event as the whole of Lancashire proudly watched on, with the 35-year-old – who became the first British alpine skier to win World Cup gold in Kitzbuhel last month - once again showcasing his long-term passion for competing for Team GB, representing the region and cementing his status as a true local legend.
