This Cyclist Made History Today on the River Thames

Danny MacAskill

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Danny MacAskill

World-renowned trials cyclist Danny MacAskill has done it again.

Known for Youtube sensations like the "Imaginate" and "Way Back Home" videos, MacAskill successfully completed one of the largest loop-the-loop challenges to ever be set on water. In partnership with Microsoft's Cortana personal digital assistant, MacAskill pulled off the feat on the River Thames this afternoon, illuminating Cortana's signature over one of London's most picturesque backdrops in the process.

“A career as a professional athlete can be quite hectic and as I prefer to spend as much time on my bike as possible – any help in organising meetings, travel plans and projects is great. This is one of the biggest set-ups I have ever ridden and the location is amazing. To have a five-metre loop floating on a barge is something surreal. I always look for new challenges and the chance to ride this massive loop with the help of Cortana is another achievement I can be proud of,” said Danny MacAskill.

Check out photos from MacAskill's loop-to-loop over the River Thames below and keep it with Sneaker Report for future jaw-dropping achievements.