MacAskill returns to the streets with new and progressive tricks against the unique backdrop of the iconic city.
YouTube sensation Danny Macaskill, who has amassed hundreds of millions of views across his videos, has released his latest edit today.
MacAskill continues to raise the bar, over a decade on from his viral sensation and breakout street riding film Inspired Bicycles, as the professional mountain biker and YouTube pioneer put his body on the line once again to create arguably his best riding edit to date.
Taking us back to where it all started in 2009 with a pure street-riding film, Danny returns to his roots in Postcard from San Francisco. A long way from Danny’s hometown on the Isle of Skye off the coast of Scotland, this unique journey through a city steeped in action sports cult status features structures and obstacles unlike anywhere else in the world for the renowned trials legend to explore.
Set against the backdrop of famous (and infamous) landmarks and architecture like The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the streets of Chinatown, MacAskill reinterprets the iconic city in his most challenging project to date.
MacAskill commented: “I chose San Francisco because it’s such an iconic backdrop for a film. No matter what street you’re on or which way you look, you know you’re in San Francisco – whether it’s the steep hills, the colourful terrace houses, or the amazing views of the two bridges and Alcatraz. I thought it would be a perfect place to make a cool-looking film.”
The new film almost never happened after MacAskill suffered a broken kneecap five years ago during filming. After years of hard work and dedication to rehabilitation, Postcards from San Francisco sees him at the absolute pinnacle of his riding abilities. The film follows a ride across the city, from the skate spots that flood every legendary skateboard film, to the steep street views we see in Hollywood pictures. MacAskill stops at nothing to perfect the impossible in this ride across the city.
“Postcard from San Francisco is a true passion project of mine, it reflects pure hard riding that no practice prepares you for. Some of these stunts have taken over 300 tries to land perfectly, but I’m stronger than ever and will always thrive to push the boundaries of the sport to create progression.” said MacAskill.
