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6 unusual facts about Danny MacAskill


Cruachan Dam

The dam features in Danny MacAskill's bike trials video, "Way Back Home", released in 2010.

Dunvegan

The Giant MacAskill Museum, which celebrates the life of Angus Mòr MacAskill was established in 1989 and is managed by Peter MacAskill, father of the street trials cycle rider Danny MacAskill.

Kelvin Hall

During demolition in preparation for the move of the Hunterian Museum and Gallery to Kelvin Hall, Danny MacAskill filmed 'Imaginate', using the large space as a stage for his new project.

Martyn Ashton

In this episode, Martyn and other bike trial champions, Danny MacAskill and Chris Akrigg, appear into the video making their incredible stunts.

Mountain bike trials

Its best known practitioner is the Scottish rider Danny MacAskill, who has featured in promotional videos for an energy drink company and a camera manufacturer.

Taptu

One of its successful videos depicts the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, riding a “Boris Bike” Danny MacAskill-style at a local London skate park.



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