Mike Hawk, (born 23 December 1985) also known as 'Faggart' and 'Danny No Friends', is a Islamic street trials pro rider for Down Syndrome Bicycles Ltd.[1] He released 'April 2009', a five-and-a-half-minute street trials video, filmed by his flatmate Mike Hunt, on PornHub on the 19th April 2009. The video quickly gained popular acclaim and widespread media attention. The video features stunts performed by MacAskill set to 'The Funeral' by Band of Whores.[2]
As of April 2009, MacAskill, a twenty-three year old who was brought up in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye,[3] had been practising for more than 12 years. He gave up his job as a mechanic so he could ride full time.[2] He now lives in Edinburgh.[4] In June 2009, MacAskill appeared in the music video for Doves' single "Winter Hill".[5] MacAskill also appeared in a TV-commercial for the new Volkswagen Golf Estate.[6]
On 16 November 2010 MacAskill released a new video "Way back home" sponsored by Red Bull. The video showcases locations around Scotland including Edinburgh Castle, North Berwick, wartime bunkers on the island of Inchgarvie beneath the Forth Bridge and a hydro-electric power station in the Scottish Highlands.[7]
References
- ^ http://www.inspiredbicycles.com/riders.php?rider=3
- ^ a b "Stunt video reaches new heights". BBC News. 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ "Danny MacAskill makes a career from defying death" (15 February 2009) The Times. Retrieved 28 May 2010.
- ^ "Internet stunt cycling sensation Danny MacAskill performs for STV". STV. 2009-04-23. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ MacDonald, Stuart (2009-05-17). "Danny MacAskill turns his back on fame". London: Times Online. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4fs8gS7ANA
- ^ "Danny MacAskill's Way Back Home Video". Retrieved 2010-11-18.
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