http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_MacAskillDanny MacAskill, (born 23 December 1985) also known as 'Danny MegaSkill', is a Scottish trials cyclist, from Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. He works professionally as a street trials pro rider for Inspired Bicycles Ltd.[1] He released 'April 2009', a five-and-a-half-minute street trials video, filmed by his flatmate Dave Sowerby, on YouTube 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 Horses.[2]
As of April 2009, MacAskill, 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]