Hi, I’m Danny MacAskill and I ride bikes, AMA!

Hi Danny! I have been obsessively watching your video for years and am always impressed with your outside-the-box thinking when it comes to new stunts. I loved Wee Day Out, particularly your slide on the log. Coincidentally I happen to also ride a Santa Cruz and also happen to have just started a company with my first product being a bottom bracket guard/chain guide designed specifically for Santa Cruz bikes with VPP suspension and single chain rings. It would have been perfect for that slide.

Can I send you a prototype? I can think of no greater honor as a professional engineer and mountain biker than knowing my favorite athlete gave my idea a shot! Thanks!

Aye! Send it to Red Bull UK's offices c/o me! Thanks :D

Hi Danny!

In a Facebook posting about Wee Day Out, you mentioned that you attempted that log slide trick around 300 times before nailing it. Is that normal for your tricks or was that one just incredibly difficult?

Thanks for making some of the most jaw dropping mountain bike videos I've ever seen. Best of luck to you in the future!

300 attempts at one trick can be quite normal! Other tricks in my videos such as the front flip over the ball onto the railway track in Imaginate took the same amount.

LOVE your videos!

Would you make a video about riding one of these?

I'm always open to ideas....

Hey Danny! Another fan here. Is there ever a moment where you considered a trick but just thought "that's not worth the risk"?

For Way Back Home I planned to jump of the Skye Bridge which is 41m into the sea - but time on the project ran out and looking back it probably wouldn't have been a good idea!

Love that tree flair!!! Thank you for turning me on to some great songs. Do you choose all the music in your videos?

I'm usually the one who finds the music, but then it's me and the director who make the final decision

If you've had one, what has been your most traumatic injury so far and how did it happen?

Longest and most niggly has to be a torn disc in my lower back. I'm not sure how I did it exactly - but I'm pretty sure it was doing a drop in Glasgow.

Could you reply to this comment so I can tell my friends?

No problem

How did you learn to balance a you do? And bonus question, how was it like visiting Argentina on that abandoned town? That shoot was awesome.

Practice, practice, practice!

Hello Danny,

Would you ever consider riding the lava fields in Iceland? Also, there are a few canny MTB lines dotted around the Country.

You're and inspiration and I would love to meet you some day.

-Georgie.

Iceland is definitely a place I want to visit. So hopefully I'll be there soon.

No Georgie, you're my inspiration :-)

How many bikes did you go through shooting 'wee day out'? can imagine 300+ takes for the tree slide didnt do the frame a whole lotta good? haha

I went through two Santa Cruz 5010 cc's during the filming of Wee Day Out. One of which I drilled holes in and filled with sand for the puddle scene. The other bike is still going strong

Word. Loved the way back home. Great choice in music and even better bike skills. Do you do much biking in Canada? Cheers

Yes, I've ridden in Vancouver and Whistler - and it's one of my favourite places in the world to ride.

Ciamar a tha thu, a Dhannaidh?

Sgoinneil

Danny, super impressed with what you do, the question is, would you ever consider getting involved in a MacAskill Stunt Biking Video Game?

I've not been approached yet, but I'm always open to ideas!

Hey Danny!

Where do you get the ideas for your more ludicrous stunts and how much prep goes into them?

I often start with a concept that gives me creative freedom. With Imaginate for example we were able to build props which allowed me to try interesting new tricks.

Sometimes the tricks can take days of work to build and multiple days to land.

How does working with Red Bull compare to when you were making videos and trying to market yourself without such a big sponsor?

I actually still make all my videos with the same friends I started out with. Nothings changed, I still get the same fun feeling!

Oh, and whats the one trick you really want to pull off but have yet to manage?

Ooooh - that would be telling! Wait for my next video...

Do you have a favorite outtake?

Some of the bale crashes give you a small insight into just how hard it was

Hey Danny!

Is there anywhere you've yet to ride that you would like to? Hope your day is going well!

I'd love to one day visit Japan and ride both my MTB and trails bike!

What do you have planned for the future? Are you ever going to mellow out or is being a methodical madman all you know?

I know that one day I'm not going to be able to ride at the level I am at the moment, but there are so many ideas I want to get done before then!

Hey Danny. Love the videos. My first question is when did you start riding and when did you know you do it professionally? Also where is your favourite place (city/country/location) that you have ever rode?

Thanks for doing this and can't wait for any video you drop.

I started riding trials when I was about 11. I turned pro in 2009.

One of my favourite riding locations is Aviemore in Scotland. It's where I used to ride growing up - check out this video. http://www.redbull.com/uk/en/bike/stories/1331794387601/watch-danny-macaskill-s-brand-new-edit-aviemore-spring

When you were born what kind of bike came out with you?

A Raleigh Burner!

Hi Danny, thanks for taking the time to hang out! I'm curious, how much do you enjoy being part of the Red Bull family? From the outside, they seem like a great organization that supports not only it's athletes but also everyone involved, whether it's on the ground, in the air, or in space. Can you tell us why one would choose to join the Red Bull family over any other company that supports athletes in a similar fashion? What are the opportunities you are afforded through Red Bull that you might not get elsewhere?

It's an amazing family to be with. They always surprise me with opportunities

Hi Danny, big fan of yours. I remember one summer a while back, probably about 8 years ago now, I was in Padstow, Cornwall, and saw someone who I'm quite confident was you doing some tricks with another guy by the slipway wall. I've never been able to find any news about it or anything, but I'm pretty sure that it was you. Was it you that day, or am I completely wrong? Obviously it was quite a long time ago, so I don't totally expect you to remember this, but it'd be cool if it was you.

Sorry man - I've never been riding in Cornwall. But maybe one day...

Hi Danny.

What's your favorite post-ride beer/drink?

It's got to be Red Bull...summer tropical edition of course ;-)

Do you ever play around with other types of bikes, just to mix things up, like park/dirt bmx, flatland, anything like that?

When I'm not riding my street trials bike, I'm on my MTB bike or my motorbike trials bike. I've never really been BMX or dirt.

Hi Danny! You are one of the most impressing athletes I know! Now to my questions, any advice on learning to wheelie on a mountain bike? I can go 2-8 meters but that's it.

Thanks ImNotTheBossOfMe! Ryan Leech has some great tutorials? The best advice is to go to empty which has lots of white lines and practice trying to make it a goal to wheelie one space, then two, then three. And just by repetition you'll get better

How many times did you fuck up hitting the fence in one of your other videos?

I dont fuck up. First go every time ;-)

Danny boy! as im a lad from paisley, what parks/areas around Glasgow would u highly recommend me to try out? also, i see you post when your out and about in Glasgow, do you have any go to area's in the city that you wished you could get shut down to film in?

The Clydeside near the centre of town has always been a favourite spot of mine. And also on Buchanan Street

Hey Danny,

Cheers for doing this!

1) Any chance you will do any more Streetlight Sessions? I attended the Manchester one just after Way Back Home and it was brilliant!

2) How was filming Concrete Circus? Would you ever do anything like that again?

3) What has been your favourite moment in your career since Inspired Bicycles came out?

Thanks in advance and I love all your work

Right..

1 - Streetlight sessions was so much fun, and something I'd love to do again in the next couple of years. 2 - I enjoyed it as we had very low expectations of what we were going to make. It was also cool to be on the programme with some other athletes. 3 - That's a really tough one. There's been so many highlights over the years.

Are their any people you would like to make a future video with?

Arnold Schwarzenegger!

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It's got to be Schnarff Schnarff, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Walkmen

Ever rode a penny-farthing? Could you think of a single stunt possible on one?

Yes I have! A few times. I've actually riding a few and snapped the forts off them. I've managed to do wheelies and jumps off them

Do you still work in a bike shop?

These days I'm riding my bike full time - but one day I'd love to start my own one!

I’m Just wondering but was the case frontflip filmed at the quarry in Cambusbarron?

It was indeed. More details here http://www.redbull.com/uk/en/bike/stories/1331822244514/behind-the-scenes-of-wee-day-out-case-front-flip

Hey Danny, my kids and I watched the Ridge in absolute rapture. What a beautiful video and amazing talent you have. What would you say the best way is to get kids into mountain biking (other than watching your videos)? Specifically, when they can't physically handle many of the trails, how do you help them enjoy the sport at their level and help them to progress in the sport?

It's great to go out in the garden or the park and set up small challenges for them and their friends - such as trying to get up and down small bankings, curbs etc. Turning riding into a game really works.

Hi Danny,

I grew up watching the likes of Martin Ashton, Jason McRoy and Rob Warner. Each inspiring me to better myself as a person and rider (drinker in the case of Rob). Who would you class as your biggest inspiration?

Keep up the great work pushing yourself and showing what can be done on two wheels.

My biggest inspirations while growing up (and to this day) are:

• Martyn Ashton
• Martin Hawyes
• Hans Rey
• Ryan Leech

Any tips on dealing with fear for a mountainbiker that has basically "stalled", partly due to moving from a big bike(DH) to a "do-it-all" hardtail?

I'd say go out for a ride and session parts of the trail which test your skills. This is a great way to improve your riding and deal with fear.

Love your new video, but the Drop and Roll one was hilarious! Any new video with the whole Drop and Roll crew?

Haha! Thanks very much. Yeah, hoping to get some filming done in November or December

Hey Danny!

Will you be at Rampage this week? Any chance you'd ever compete?

One day they might accept me for a wildcard.. We'll have to wait and see ;)

Danny,

I loved "Wee Day Out" and I'll be sure to tune in to your other videos. Your stunts are so crazy and fluid my girlfriend thought they were fake.

What kind of Santa Cruz would you recommend for someone new to biking? I'm looking to get one once I've sold enough body parts and dig through enough couch cushions.

The Santa Cruz 5010 is a great all-rounder

How did you get so fucking good at riding a bike? It takes a lot to be sponsored by red bull from what I've seen

I've always loved riding, but being a professional was never a goal - it just happened!

Hi Danny, as a fan of both biking and film making I always enjoy watching your stuff. I was wondering what process you go through in planning a video such as "Wee Day Out" and how much say you get on the creative side compared to Cut Media/Red Bull MH? Thanks.

I lot of the concept around the riding ideas tend to come from myself, but I work with Cut and Red Bull MH to help bring these ideas to life.

Would you rather fight one horse sized duck or a hundred duck sized horses?

A hundred wee horses would be pretty nippy - so probably one big duck!

As you're from Skye, have you ever been across the water to Uist? Ever considered making a video in the Outer Hebrides? I think you could make an awesome video in the Outer Hebrides!

Unfortunately I've never been out to the Outer Hebrides, but I'm planning a Wee Day Out there soon... ;)

Got a good pal Gordon Dunsmore (Gordy) says he knows you. Got a message for him?

Tell him that I want to see him back on a trails bike soon

Hi Danny

What do you to to kick back and relax when you're not killing it on a bike?

I spend a few hours a day browsing new music on Spotify. I call it music surfing.

Danny, How much would it take for u too take me and mountain bike somewhere haha?

How much you got?

Danny! Envious of your skill and videos you have made for all of us fans. I'm a long time DH rider and minimal Trials rider. What was it like to ride with Hans Rey? I remember having a sticker that read "Put your chocolate foot forward" on my down tube of my first trials bike. A quote he has said many times.
Thank you for sharing your love and skill with us! Looking forward to more in the future.

Hans has been a big inspiration over the years and riding with him and hanging out is always such a fun time.

Hi Danny

Do you still get the opportunity to ride on the streets, or do you get swamped by fans? If the latter, how do you practice?

I often go riding late in the evening not because I'm getting harassed by fans but because it's quiet

Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeear Danny, I'm a massive fan, and admire your skills, but how does it feel to know that you have become famous without being good looking but based purely on skill, you must be slightly disappointed? Congratulations.

I'm quite fine with that! My looks would get smashed to pieces riding anyway!