World-famous motocross rider crosses Bosphorus on modified bike

World-famous motocross rider Robbie Maddison crossed the Bosphorus Strait on a custom setup he created for his motorcycle on Aug. 25.

Anadolu Agency - World-famous freestyle motocross rider Robbie Maddison crossed the surface of the Bosphorus by riding his modified motorbike on Aug. 25.

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Also a stunt artist, Maddison took off on his ride from special platforms set up in Istanbul's Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi neighborhoods, and the strait was temporarily closed off to traffic.

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Maddison rode at a 70 kilometers per hour and crossed the Bosphorus in about 90 seconds, becoming the first person to cross the body of water on a motorcycle.

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The 40-year-old rider crossed the strait back after a brief break.

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