In this podcast episode, we're joined by world-renowned Scottish mountain biker and trials rider 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 as a kid to becoming an international sensation.
Discover the real story behind his viral breakout video, Inspired Bicycles, and how a chance encounter with a BMX rider changed everything. 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, and hints at exciting future projects. If you're a fan of extreme sports, biking, or just love a good success story, this conversation is a must-watch!
You can also listen to the full episode at https://www.downtimepodcast.com/danny-macaskill/
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Childhood in Dunvegan
06:11 Early Interest in Riding Bikes
16:07 Run-Ins with the Police
20:00 Bothy Bikes and Aviemore
26:19 Moving to Edinburgh and Meeting Dave Sowerby
29:43 Filming 'Inspired Bicycles' and Going Viral
37:20 Balancing Algorithms and Creative Expression in Video Creation
53:35 The Difficult Second Album
01:00:57 Music and the Changing Online Landscape
01:13:43 Martyn Ashton and Road Bike Party 2
01:23:40 The Importance of Surrounding Yourself With Good People
01:27:00 Fear
01:29:00 Retirement
01:32:10 Competitiveness
01:34:05 The Impact of Fame
01:45:15 Final Questions
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