BMX IN NIGERIA! - "A BIKE FOR CHE" - A FLATLAND BMX MIRACLE

From the creators of "One Flying Kidney" comes this truly inspiring story of a Nigerian flatlander by the name of Cherechukwu Udenkwere who didn't have a legitimate bike. But after Shane Hawke left a comment on one of Che's social media posts, a group of likeminded individuals pooled their resources to hook up the man with a proper flatland bike, and now he's straight shredding!!! The BMX community is a strong and tight knit group of humans who share a passion and want nothing more than to spread the love.
Back in 2016 quite a few of us were reaching for a hankie over One Flying Kidney, the story of Stuart Crumpton, a rider with renal cancer, and the friends who raised money for Stu's dream bike to aid his recovery. Two years on, a fighting fit Stu and team are back to pay it forward, joining forces with Ride On (a Facebook group for the discerning older rider) and French flatland company StMartin to try and help out a guy in Nigeria called Che. Che dreams of becoming a great flatlander, but on dirt streets and an old midschool ride, the odds seem heavily stacked against him.
Camera/Sound/Edit: Mark Locke
Nigeria Phonecam: Uchechukwu Udenkwere, Victor Robinson, Ransome Precious
Nigeria File Uploads: Ransome Precious, Lover, Galaxy, Kingsley Onuoha
UK Stills: Priory Photography
Graphics: Lara Wilkinson
Music: Carl Page
BIG THANKS TO:
Shane Hawke, Phil Dawson, Jason Leverington, David Clarke, Charlie Shaw, Jesse Hall, Joe Clark, Doug Fawkes, Kene Ken, Steve Jones, Brett Staples, Rob Holfels, Brett Reynolds, Colin & Kai McQuillen, Trevor Henry, Mark Noble, Effraim Catlow, Angelo Castilho Patinho, Dave Owen Cycles, Reeve Metal Finishing, Martyn Greswolde, Mark Blackburn, Zach Krejmas and all at Ride USA
BIGGEST THANKS TO:
Neil Waddington and Ride On BMX
Alain Massabova and StMartin BMX
A FORTMARK FILM @fortmark
Follow Che's Progress:
Facebook: CHE Flatland
Twitter: @CheFlatland
Instagram: CheFlatland
Note Che is currently trying to get a phone that he can use to get on Twitter and Instagram and this will hopefully be soon! He can only do Facebook atm from his basic old phone!
Other follows:
Ride On BMX: / rideonbmx
StMartin BMX: stmartinbmx.fr/ @StMartinBMX / stmartinbmx / stmartinbmx
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[@royboy4741]

Bmx was the only escape i had from a horrible childhood. Ill never stop riding bmx.

[@apocalypseofdeath3244]

roy boy same dude I feel u just keep riding

[@erickcarbajaldelllano3338]

When I was a teenager BMX changed my life. I´ve been riding since 1988 . Never stop riding my friend

[@RyanSmith-hv2pc]

One of the best thing I’ve seen come out of bmx in awhile. Nice to see that people in this sport still want to help out other as much as that. insane 🤙🏻

[@PJSinohin]

And look at his progression! Way to go Che! Cheers to all who donated.

[@cheflatland3223]

Thanks so much

[@rodf73]

Really touching to see that kid so happy. Be cool to see him turn Pro.

[@cheflatland3223]

Hopefully, thanks

[@oscarponce1606]

This is a very heart touching video, I can’t believe the community of bmx is willing to do for other people❤️❤️

[@JBot1973]

Marvellous! Brought a tear to the eye! And which heartless 6 people in this world disliked that!?

What I've always loved about BMX is that it's one big family. Thanks to all involved. His progression in one year is simply amazing. Go Che!

[@james56660]

Very grateful young fella. The kid's over the moon with his donated Bmx bix from awesome human beings from the West World.

[@leviathanlives5016]

Dude is a prodigy! Everyone involved rules for helping him. He's gonna be more incredible than ever in no time.

[@cheflatland3223]

Thanks

[@gsg_joe]

Time to donate funds for him and a friend to come to America! 🙏

[@friendlypete10]

Joe L you mean England

[@gsg_joe]

Yessirrr 👍👍

[@cheflatland3223]

Thanks

[@paw_bmx]

Face is smiling automatically watching projects like that. HIGH 5!

[@mikehagen3785]

amazing story, I got away from BMX 10 years ago, and I fell into a slump, I re found myself a few months back and positivity has come back into my life, stories likes this shows how the sport knows no boundaries. This kid shreds on dirt! So many people came together to fulfill a young man's dream, and his improvement and dedication is thanks enough. I get lifted when I see this type of thing happen. Awesome

[@bboymyers3853]

seeing this reminds me not to take for granted the options i have in canada compared to whats in nigeria. seriously huge respect to Che for the hard work hes putting in which is clearly paying off. also shout out to everyone who was involved with getting him the bike this is sick!

[@cheflatland3223]

Thanks

[@theflyingcrud]

So cool! Really makes you think of all the people with incredible talent that are held back by their circumstances, good on you guys for helping someone in need out

[@BenGmanUk]

Right in the feels.

[@ezekielodinaka4811]

Thanks you for supporting che with a new bike God bless you guy's

[@marcelobmx2]

Alain Massabova a great human being as always,and you people from ride bmx i salute you!

[@troym839]

This is a great example on how awesome the BMX community is. WELL DONE 🤙

[@ddoublej69]

Absolutely amazing. Exactly what BMX is about. ❤️❤️❤️

[@maverick4103]

Hell yeah..this kid has talent..that was absolutely cool as hell hookin him up like that..it's cool to see bmx is alive all over the world

[@rtaylor1105]

NICE! Spread the Love...I like it

[@eddiebatoa2023]

Almost Speechless!!! I"ll give the thanks too for an amazing bmx action! God bless you all.

[@whatscookin8269]

Damn if only this messed up world was ruled by the bmx community we would all be fine,i have a wonderful tear in my eye.from an old skooler rider.

[@matiasvargas3066]

This video made me cry 😔👏 congratulations

[@onlineistrashyt1690]

So inspiring

[@floors2ceiling957]

This is so Awesome!

[@tahragregory877]

Another brilliant piece of work Mr Locke .This short film demonstrates how just how a little piece of giving here and there can change someone life and make dreams come true . Well done all you guys

[@alejandrorioscastaneda7945]

very so much congrats. when i see clips like these increases my love for this sport and this life style.

[@christinejackson3922]

There are still good people in the world

[@JuanMedina-uj8pu]

This is the most amaizing video!!!!! Che, never give up!!

[@TheSolow79]

Seeing him unboxing the bike and seeing his happiness must've been enough to make it all worth it but to top it all off for you guys must be his quick progression!! che is fast becoming a top flatland rider!! We done to all involved for making a lads dream come true!!!

[@mellenilunn123]

What an amazing story im glad bmx is loved so much and that there are still people out there who care to help others 👍

[@mistacoz]

Bang. Straight in the feels. Great work lads. Keep shredding Che!

[@cheflatland3223]

Thanks so much

[@bismarksouza73]

AMAZING.....big evolution in only one year !!!!

[@perryrhodes940]

This is wonderful, Makes me happy to be part of this community! 😁

[@apophis3852]

I was really happy to see his progression over the time. He really deserves his new bike and got himself become a better rider. God bless and more power to the people who helped out to achieve hid dreams!

[@OlakunleDosunmu1]

Wow. This is really impressive. Thank you guys for making this happen. The Bmx community is really growing in Nigeria right now.

[@ironwoozylopanterrorsquad3023]

What a big reward you guys will get from the good Lord what a very good deed all glory to the Creator. BMX forever

[@MARKSMISCELLANEOUS]

The reward is Che's riding! That's enough! :)

[@skeeter0194]

Big up!!!!! That is 2 good!!!

[@flatgroundtv7097]

What?. BMX Flatland on dirt?. Thank you guys for inspiring the world.

[@mits6179]

Have a nice ride my dude !

[@danielferrer8739]

This is so amazing #bike life #bmxislife

[@wallegames441]

loved the video you are the olympic bmx to the whole world surpassing all, continues so everyone will remember and you will never forget to bring joy and inner peace with leisure and leisure live the bmx. Bmx is the leisure sport, bmx is everything, bmx is life, bmx is parabens category.

[@cheflatland3223]

Yea thanks

[@hotshothogger]

Dude can ride! That's awesome!

[@OlamideSid]

Thanks ridebmx... U made his dream come true wow !!!

[@ntpah9614]

Came across this video after watching Redbull video. Amazing stuff and i encourage to team up with Starboy...

[@cesfab7602]

this is so rad. love the bmx community!

[@antoniobarajas5298]

This so nice 👍🏽❤️✌🏽one Love world wide 🌎

[@nickjones252]

What a fantastic film and idea.Well done all involved!! x

[@darylAdrian]

really amazing.. congrats Che

[@freshjivee]

Amazing! This shows that doing one small thing can change the direction of one. So glad BMX is a part of this and CHE is becoming an inspiration to his country and all!

[@Bmxicano2]

Wow flatland on dirt! I have no excuse. I have to get out there and learn tricks on perfectly paved concrete. Amazing story. Good for everyone involved.

[@cheflatland3223]

It's not been easy, but am grateful. Thanks

[@trickym5748]

Love it

[@davidvanvliet193]

The Best! Bmx is awesome!!!

love this video! bmx is love!

[@livesone]

hell yea

[@JAYFLATLDN]

Best video on the net. Get em Che

[@trevordevine6560]

Too awesome. Go Che!!

[@nikmohdmisuarie3472]

WHAT A LOVE IN BMX SCENE... I LOVE BMX

[@Rich-ou3ke]

This guy is mad lucky, my bike was stolen I had customized the whole thing, it was a ha so shredder with Chris Bennett bars, hoffman rims/tires, volume sprockets, hubs, slick cable, fit bar ends...i loved that bike more than anything and some punk stole it out of my garage.... haven't rode bmx since😔 that was about 3 years ago, I hope to get back into it...glad to see you guys help this kid out

[@cheflatland3223]

Sorry abt your bike.

[@Rich-ou3ke]

@@cheflatland3223 thanks bro

[@Strozy]

WOW...nice one guys keep up the good work!

[@SHIREDRIFT]

Fair play :) he got really good quick too. I used to ride flat & it's not an easy one! if he can pull those tricks on a dusty dirty floor, imaging how consistent that'll make him on a proper grippy flat surface!

[@apanhaesta]

Now this is another level epicness!!!!hands down

[@cheflatland3223]

Thanks

[@alexsams89]

Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful. This is an amazing story.

[@miltonbmx2769]

esta es la muestra de que el BMX es mas que un deporte es una estilo de vida y ay mucha familia por donde quiera que vayas BMX LIFE

[@shyskies9494]

my heart has been touch . so much smiles bro :) wowo its so awesome that u got a bike now doing trick . hope to see the love comes to my country .

[@robertlund5694]

awesome , I try to support my homies in the developing world where possible .

[@cheflatland3223]

That's great

[@robertwright4765]

That's just awesome!!!

[@derzthegreat1]

This was awesome. A truly feelgood video

[@Axl_K]

Touched my heart

[@sixlittlecavies5946]

Well done Mark & Co xx

[@davidnorchi4842]

Fab story, well done all involved :-)

[@ARTbooroo]

Just amazing

[@payasitohlol]

The most pretty action🙏💕

[@justdan913]

Totally just made my day

[@thisguy5181]

Love this. He’s riding in DIRT.... I tell you...don’t tell yourself that you can’t learn a trick...

[@cheflatland3223]

Bmx taught that anything we set our mind on its possible.

[@RobinKachfiBMX]

This is awesome! Hope he'll become a pro rider one day

[@cheflatland3223]

Hopefully, thanks

[@irie-dragon]

Wow, ya boi got good...bmx4life

[@marcooo7201]

wow this really motivates me and makes me appreciate everything i have!!!

[@robertlund5694]

Markuss that's why they possess ingenuity!

[@wolverinebear5357]

Heck's yeah ridebmx

[@BackWoodsBBQ72]

Great job!!!!

[@MihaiDietrich]

So much respect 🖤🖤🖤

[@chazcalderon8086]

Bravo!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@cdj9986]

Amazing!!!!

[@beverett6256]

Awesome!!!!!

[@timcahill7792]

Super dope good work fellas

[@aldybs8710]

ride bmx sometime here , to indonesia here too many fans of BMX. come to indonesia ride bmx

[@LaoWaiDao]

Looking forward to see some awesome stuff from this guy!

[@cheflatland3223]

Sure, thanks

[@VitorHenrique-ec3cy]

Talent.

[@hitthestreets8186]

This is amazing.

[@Frieza.43]

nice, really nice !

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

love how ppl depend on other ppl to fund their idea rather than pay for it themselves.

[@viethungtr6623]

Amazing story

[@dustinalicea3304]

So good guys, love from NY. ❤

[@MilitiKnight]

That's beautifull !

[@Vallehoe]

*beautiful*

[@moisesbarajas138]

one love world wide ,,,

[@Brigadeirobmx2023]

Best video ♥️🌟❤️🙌🏻

[@ondraleomiggisch3594]

So good 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@saph327]

so beautiful