At the Edge

Name: At the Edge
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SKU: 9780241973264
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Riding for My Life

By Danny MacAskill

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In At the Edge, celebrated trials cyclist Danny MacAskill shares his awe-inspiring journey from a small Scottish island to international fame. The memoir delves into his passion for cycling, his thrilling adventures, and the challenges he's overcome. Readers are invited to explore the exacting discipline and creativity behind his legendary stunts, all while getting a glimpse into the mind and spirit that drive his incredible performances.
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This biography and memoir is likely to appeal to you if you have a passion for extreme sports, as it delves into the thrilling life of a professional cyclist renowned for his extraordinary stunts. His journey is not just about adrenaline-fueled adventures but also perseverance and the pursuit of one's dreams, offering both inspiration and excitement to readers.

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The adrenalin-fuelled story of the stunt cyclist whose jaw-dropping adventures have racked up 200 million YouTube views.

At the Edge by Danny MacAskill tells the story of a man who lives on the edge. The cyclist is legendary for his YouTube viral videos like The Ridge, Cascadia, Imaginate and Wee Day Out—nerve-racking montages of stunts which scale everything from mountain peaks, rooftops, ghost towns, and movie sets. His life is one of thrills, bloody spills and millions of online hits.

It hasn't been an easy ride. Doubt, stress, and the 'what if?' factor circle every trailblazing trick, which require imagination, fearlessness, groundbreaking techniques, and an eye for a good camera angle. He has spent his life pushing the extremes; somehow, he's still around to tell the tale.

In this unflinching memoir of mayhem, Danny shares his anarchic childhood on the Isle of Skye and early days as a street trials rider. He takes us behind the scenes of his training and videos, and reveals what it takes to go the next level—both mentally and physically.

Join Danny for a nerve-shredding ride. Just be sure to bring a crash helmet.

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In At the Edge, Danny MacAskill's biography is described as revealing and jaw-dropping, capturing his world-renowned skills and unique view of the world. Critics highlight his exceptional talent as the best in his field and explore his drive and success as an internet stunt sensation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241973264

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Cycling Danny MacAskill Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sports Sports Biographies

About the Author

Danny MacAskill is professional street trials rider for Red Bull and Santa Cruz Bicycles. Raised in Dunvegan, a remote Scottish outpost on the Isle of Skye, he was a bike mechanic, but his passion for trials riding turned into an unlikely career when his debut video - jaw-dropping stunts played out on the streets of Edinburgh - went viral. Danny has built over 200 million YouTube hits with films including 'The Ridge' - an epic ride across the Isle of Skye's Inaccessible Pinnacle, filmed with GoPro. He has been nominated for Action Sportsperson of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards and the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Award.