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Skater speeds down M-way
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THIS speedy skateboarder is filmed racing down a motorway at over 60MPH. The daredevil sped downhill for two miles after building up speed with a tow from a high-powered bike. The skateboarder – wearing a speedsuit and aerodynamic helmet – then let go of the motorcycle and shot off down the A8 in Stuttgart, Germany. His pals then filmed the fearless German travelling at 62mph.

Cops have launched a hunt for the mystery speed demon – who they think is a professional stuntman. A video of the man was broadcast on German news channels after appearing on the internet. Police spokesman Uli Stoeckle said: “We put out an all-points bulletin and have received information that gives us useful clues to who the man may be. We are particularly concerned about copycats who may imitate the stunt, putting their lives at risk.”

The German magazine Stern said the skateboarder is a professional stuntman and takes part in international downhill skateboarding competitions. Stoeckle said the man faces charges for interfering with traffic safety and endangering motorists. Cops also said he would lose his DRIVER’S licence if he is caught and face a “substantial fine”.

There are no speed limits on German motorways but there are restrictions on many sections, especially steep and dangerous stretches. The section the skateboarder was using, between Stuttgart and Ulm, has an 80km an hour (50 mph) speed limit.

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The smoothness of the road there was brilliant - you'd probably get to about 20mph here before hitting a pothole the size of a quarry!

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), also known as the The Race to the Clouds, is an annual automobile and motorcycle hillclimb to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado, a distance of 19.99 km (12.42 miles) over 156 turns, climbing 1,439 meters (4,721 ft) from the start at Mile 7 on Pikes Peak Highway at 2,862 meters (9,390 ft) on grades averaging 7% over both gravel and paved sections.

Not quite as good as the previous efforts

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This looks like a lot of fun.

That was fun to watch. I'd like to see a live one, but I don't think I'd want to fly down a steep winding road in one of those personally. I'm too chicken. Thanks for sharing.