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Today we're joined by world-renowned Scottish mountain biker and trials legend, Danny MacAskill, for his most in-depth interview yet. We sit down with Danny at his home in Scotland to dive deep into his incredible journey, from riding the streets of Dunvegan, to becoming an international sensation.
Discover the real story behind his viral breakout video, Inspired Bicycles. Danny opens up about the creative process behind his viral edits, managing fame, and his thoughts on retirement. He also shares insights into risk and injury, hints at exciting future projects and much more. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Danny MacAskill.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.
Here are some links to videos we discussed in the episode...
Chainspotting, Inspired Bicycles, Wee Day Out, Manifesto by Ryan Leech.
You can of course, follow Danny on Instagram @danny_macaskill and find him on YouTube here.
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