Danny MacAskill is a member of the Inspired Bicycles team and, evidently, has no fear and is made of bendable steel. Clearly deciding that riding a bike on the road or sidewalk is just to common-place and steps, speed bumps, and ramps have lost their romantic thrill-seeking luster, MacAskill has taken to short rides on fences, between signs, and over walls.
Backed by an awesomely appropriate song by Seattle-based rockers, Band of Horses, called "Funeral," the amazing video is a little like watching a squirrel run out onto the highway at rush hour to fetch a nut. You don't want to see it get crushed under a tire but you can't keep your eyes from following the furry creatures darting and maneuvering as it plays a potentially deadly game of Frogger. MacAskill makes you want to reach for an athletic cup to protect yourself but you can't with your hand over your mouth in awe.
The squirrel might get the nut; I'm hoping MacAskill keeps his.
Sergio del Limónar
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