Sydney Harbour Bridge - Backdrop for Crazy Bike Stunt
US Daredevil Travis Pastrana Back-flips Dirt Bike Over Hovering Helicopter in Sydney
Pastrana cleared the rotating blades by approximately 4 metres (13.1234 feet). He admitted it was a first-time stunt and he came closer to the rotor blades than he would have liked. He also struck some turbulence which he says affects the bike more than the rider.
Travis is set to return to Australia in May 2010 for The Nitro Circus Tour which will play all Australian capital cities through into June.
The last time Travis was in Australia was 2002 when he raced in the Australian Supercross, crashing during the race.
Sources:
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26271804-5013406,00.html
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5 Comments
Post a CommentYikes!!! I agree with Roz, I'm glad you wrote about it because I couldn't have watched the video LOL
Whoa, I couldn't watch this in real life. Great article.
Ooooooo, scary, and yes it would make me queasy also... :o)
OMG! My husband flies helicopters and I wonder what kind of pilot would take THAT risk?
I don't think I could watch that stunt. I get queasy just reading about it!