Some mountain bike rides are impressive. This one looks almost impossible. Danny MacAskill takes his bike high into the spectacular mountains of Scotland’s Isle of Skye, where narrow ridges, steep drops and rugged terrain create an unforgettable ride.
In The Ridge, MacAskill returns to his native Isle of Skye and tackles the dramatic Cuillin landscape with the extraordinary balance and bike control that made him famous. The result is equal parts mountain biking, adventure and breathtaking filmmaking.
A Mountain Bike Ride Unlike Almost Anything Else
The Cuillin mountains provide a spectacular setting for the film. Instead of a purpose-built bike park or familiar trail, MacAskill finds himself surrounded by exposed rock, dramatic peaks and the wild scenery of Skye.
Getting a mountain bike through terrain like this would be challenging enough. Watching MacAskill actually ride sections of it — while maintaining remarkable control over the bike — is what gives the film its genuine wow factor.
The cinematography makes the experience even better. Wide shots reveal just how enormous the landscape is, while closer perspectives let you appreciate the precision behind MacAskill’s riding. At times, the combination makes the bicycle and rider look almost impossibly small against the mountains.
That’s what separates The Ridge from a typical collection of bike tricks. It feels like a miniature adventure film where world-class riding and an extraordinary location are equally important.
Why We Loved This Video
This video has the kind of immediate wow factor we want from TOP Cool Vids. You don’t need to know anything about mountain biking to understand how remarkable Danny MacAskill’s riding is.
We especially love the combination of skill and scenery. One moment you’re concentrating on the incredible bike control; the next, the camera pulls back and reveals the enormous Scottish landscape surrounding him.
It’s beautiful, adventurous and seriously impressive — the kind of video that makes you stop whatever you were doing and simply watch.
Video Credit
Video: Danny Macaskill: The Ridge
Creator: Cut Media
Source: YouTube
