Man travels at 80mph on skateboard

How fast do you think you could go on a skateboard?

It's an activity that I've never tried, but I'd imagine it is quite tricky and not something you pick up overnight.

However, one adrenaline junkie from the Czech Republic has pushed the boundaries of believability by clocking 80 mph, some ten mph quicker than the official speed limit on UK roads.

Mischo Erban is now the fastest skateboarder in the world after his exploits, which are 10.5 mph quicker than anyone else has previously managed.

"I got a real rush from knowing I was travelling at 80 mph on a skateboard and watching the side of the road flash past me in my peripheral vision," Mr Erban remarked.

The daredevil said he wasn't scared and is keen to go even faster next time.

You have to admire the man's courage, but he is board-ering on the insane in my books.

Posted by Simon Williams