Danny MacAskill: Freestyle Trip to Internet Phenomenon

Danny MacAskill

This film was made by a Stephen Higgins, a filmmaker based in New York City, for YouTube’s 5th birthday last May 2010.  It features trick cyclist Danny MacAskill, also known as inspiredbicycles, simply doing sort of freerunning with a bicycle.  Danny MacAskill became a street trials sensation after his video was seen by millions of people on YouTube. (Videos and more photos after the jump)

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Web Famous

Now here’s the video that made Danny MacAskill web famous. It features probably the best collection of street/street trials riding ever seen as Danny MacAskill took to the streets of Edinburgh for a freestyle trip around the city on his mountain.  With a video that has now heralded over 20 million views on YouTube, little did he know he’d spark an internet phenomenon. Without a doubt, this video pushes the envelope of what is perceived as possible on a trials bike. Watch.

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