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Video: Danny MacAskill & Kriss Kyle Play a Game of Bike

May 22, 2024
by rasoulution  

PRESS RELEASE: Rasoulution

What are Scotland's top biking legends up to when the UCI Downhill World Cup is happening in Fort William? They come up with their own unique pre-event challenge, of course. BMX and MTB shredder Kriss Kyle and street trials wizard Danny MacAskill meet up for an epic showdown on their way to Fort William, digging deep into their bag of tricks from their respective biking backgrounds. Both Kriss and Danny have defined styles that have influenced not just their own disciplines, but the biking world at large. So, naturally, they settle on the lowest common denominator for their "Game of Bike" challenge, facing off on classic trail mountain bikes.


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Photos: Marcus Cole

Danny and Kriss teaming up is nothing new – their videos rack up millions of views. And since April 2024, they've got something else in common: Kriss Kyle has joined Rasoulution, the sports marketing and management agency that's been backing Danny for nearly 15 years.


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Mountain Biking, Scottish Style
Kriss and Danny's trick repertoire on their road to Fort William is as diverse as the obstacles and spots they choose. Whether it's urban terrain, a skatepark, the nearest tree, or other natural hurdles – the duo proves once again that all you need for fresh challenges on two wheels is heaps of creativity. Kriss and Danny make their surroundings their playground, celebrating fun, good vibes, and, of course, their exceptional bike skills. Despite being among the best bikers on the planet, they still struggle to nail each other's challenges right off the bat.

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bigquotesI had an absolute blast filming this with Danny, it was the best day in the worst weather conditions possible, haha! It was pretty special to go back to some of the spots from previous videos whist playing a good old game of bike. I’ll beat him next time!Kriss Kyle

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Kriss Kyle Joins Rasoulution
Kriss and Danny have been mountain biking together for ages, inspiring each other on and off the bike. For Kriss, it was a no-brainer to join Rasoulution, the Munich-based sports marketing and management agency that’s been representing Danny MacAskill since 2009. Rasoulution will support Kriss in all aspects of his pro biking career – from project and partner management to communication.

bigquotesI’m beyond stoked to join the Rasoulution family! It’s a pleasure to join such an incredible team of athletes. Hyped for what’s to come!Kriss Kyle

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About Kriss Kyle
Kriss Kyle is one of the most creative and exciting riders on two wheels, whether he's ripping unbelievable park lines on his BMX or bringing his unique style to mountain biking. Growing up in the small town of Stranraer in southwest Scotland, Kriss got into BMX at age 10. A few years later, he literally moved into Scotland's largest indoor skatepark, Unit 23, dedicating his life to BMX. His first major contest win came in 2008 at The Transgression Skatepark Jam. Since his teenage years, he's been on an unstoppable wave of success, riding BMX daily for about a decade and making a name for himself in the international contest scene at events like Simple Session, Red Bull Skylines Paris, and X-Games. In recent years, he's been spotted more often on a mountain bike, always in his own distinctive style, often with his three dogs in tow.

His success and unique approach to BMX have paved the way for numerous standout video projects. In Drop in to Dubai, Kriss jumps out of a helicopter onto a ramp on a skyscraper roof. In Kaleidoscope, he showcases his BMX skills in a dreamlike world, and in Do not look down, he soars to new heights, riding a BMX bowl attached to a hot air balloon. His first highly acclaimed mountain bike project, Out of Season, features Kriss styling through artificial obstacles and perfect slick trails.

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22 Comments
  • 30 1
 Kriss doesn't have a BMX background. He has THE BMX background.
  • 9 0
 I set the home screen on my phone to a picture of a BMX. Even though I made the switch and now have a BMX background, I haven't noticed any improvement in my riding. Don't know what you guys are all on about.
  • 2 0
 @jp242: its required to have a bmx background to become a pro mtb athlete, sadly becoming a pro mtb athlete isnt required when you have a bmx background...
  • 11 0
 I know this was just a light hearted marketing game, but man, respect the rules of Bike. Switching off every turn? No mulligan on the last try? This would have been legit if they made it a 15 minute segment
  • 8 0
 Which ever person went first would always win here, Two massive talents.
  • 16 0
 what a pair of massive talents
  • 2 0
 yeah - perhaps TOO good to play bike? Don't see that every day!
  • 3 0
 AFAIK a game of BIKE or SKATE etc has a ro sham bo at the beginning and then there is a 'leader' who does a trick which is followed by the loser of the ro sham bo until they can't put down a trick to be duplicated by the follower , at which point the roles are reversed, new leader etc. It seems that they aren't playing by the real rules.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Skate
  • 10 6
 I bet Danny's pleased they aren't making him ride the ebike again
  • 9 3
 Absolutely! Danny hates emtb sooooo much! He never rides it at home when there are no cameras rolling. He tells those "makers" to take the eeeb with them after filming, so he does not get revolted just by looking at it in his garage.
  • 1 2
 I heard he hates his EEB, only rides it because other folk ride theres all the time. He would rather pedal up the mast etc for laps on his analogue bike.
  • 2 0
 They made the slick rock face look easy.

And can I start to feel old when Danny turns 40 next year in 2025?
  • 3 0
 I mean, so many bangers but that tree jib first try by Kriss is bonkers.
  • 1 0
 are this bikes mullet? or full 27,5?
  • 1 0
 This isn't the Joe Barnes version we are waiting for.
  • 1 0
 Great Vibe Guys!
  • 1 0
 You guys are awesome
  • 1 3
 I think, this video tell as that everybody have there strengths.
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