PASCAL LAFONTAINE X DIG 2019

There sure are some very special and inspiring humans on this planet...
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Back in 2015, after filming a couple of head-turning video parts, Canada's Pascal Lafontaine was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to undergo the horrifying process of losing his leg. Understandably he thought that those videos had become the last he'd ever film.
After three years of rehab he learnt to walk and even ride about on his bike, all while going through chemotherapy and dealing with 15 separate foot breaks. He is still in chemotherapy and trying different treatments but he managed to relearn how to ride with his prosthetic leg and slowly but surely got back his skills on a bike and filmed whenever he could. Fast forward to a few weeks ago and Pascal emailed us asking about a DIG exclusive - needless to say we couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the footage he had been collecting. If there's one video to watch this year, it's this one. Nothing is impossible. Sit back and enjoy some of the most incredible and inspiring bike riding from one of the toughest people out there. Look out for the full story in the next print issue of DIG, coming soon.
"I really want to thanks all of my friends that helped me ride again and film this videopart."
Filmed by William Gladu, Alex Magnan and Cedrik Morin.
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[@pieb0y1]

Ride in Peace brother! You may have lost the war but you went out in a blaze of glory!

[@joeldelgado5814]

Is he dead ?

[@diogocarreiro5570]

@@joeldelgado5814 yes

[@beto12345]

he past away... really sad about this... 5 years battle against cancer.

[@limamataobmx]

A vida é um sopro mesmo...seloko....maluco guerreiro 💪🏽⚰️🙏❤️🇧🇷R.I.P.

[@Coleleab]

It’s so sad to see him go like that he was so good. I was sad when he sold his last bike but we didn’t know how much time he had left, but at least he passed spreading the most positivity he could

[@sanae1810]

Rest in peace. He was legend and a motivation to progress further for me. Life is unfair to some people.

[@isaiascatrifol9452]

You will never be forgotten... LEGENDS ❤️ R.I.P

[@dleblanc343]

R. I. P my childhood friend, Pascal was the funniest, most dedicated and motivated person I’ve ever met. He excelled at every sport, hockey, skateboarding, then bmx, he had no fear - real balls of steel as they say. I’m going to miss you 😔

[@jonasrutherford1076]

Holy shit this is incredible, most inspiring thing ever

[@ntroxell83]

Wow he is an incredible rider and an inspiration for sure.

[@LuluBejot]

jonas rutherford 🔥

[@wethepeoplebikebrand]

God damn, this was good. Pascal, you are an inspiration.

[@MrPascaleen]

Wethepeople BMX Thanks Guys 🙏🏼🇨🇦

[@doumardose9785]

@@MrPascaleen ✌️

[@onewiseone323]

Damn, this man done snapped his foot off like it was a crank arm and bolted a new shits up to get it done! Mad respect

[@LuluBejot]

Chris Forsman z

[@YeetYeet-lm1jc]

Lmfao 'like a crank arm'

[@patrickdulin4179]

I know, right? bmx is a bastard child of determination and addiction, love and fear, with the best payoff life has to offer when you ride out clean from "I'm doing this one more time...."

[@robwolfe6120]

So many huge fakie drops, cabs, and hangovers. This dude slaughters concrete beyond comprehension. I'm still trying to reconcile what I just witnessed.

[@adamfairhurstdesign]

RIP dude. This edit is even more wild rewatching it a year later.

[@paw_bmx]

Rest in Peace boss :(

[@mike1158d]

Fellow survivor here Brother...I fought the Big C when I was 26... that was 20 years ago.. Sitting here at 46 and I can say I've been there and you inspire ME... Keep doing what you love and tomorrow will shine on you !

[@munkaaaa]

note to bike and energy drink companies: this is the guy to sign with a fat paycheck

[@connercharbonneau4311]

He passed away

[@Axar20]

@@connercharbonneau4311 dude the coment is 8 month old

[@bg2176]

He filmed this while going through chemo with one leg and still shreds like he used to fuckin definition of a boss

[@MrPascaleen]

Blake G 🙏🏼

[@YoloLaPatate974]

Im more than glad to be part of this, rest in piece my brother, thank you for every thing ❤️❤️

[@YoloLaPatate974]

So many great memories and you made me see Bmx from an other angle, I could never be more thankful to anyone else. You will always be in my hart

[@Greg-TC]

This guy’s riding is fucking rad! And the fact that he’s doing it with one leg makes it that much more incredible. Looking forward to seeing more from him in the future

[@jayhatt1759]

Dam humans nothing will stop us from doing what we want .

[@JensVanDeAarde]

Jay Hatt no no no not what we want, everything can stop us from what we „want“ but nothing stops us from what we love, because in wanting to achieve something there is just mind involved, not love *edit* because love is bigger than a mind

[@patrickdulin4179]

Hells to the yeah, my friend ...written like someone who lives it...Pas says " hold my beer while I cab this 8 ft drop...good thing I brought a spare foot"...fuckin gnarly...R(ide) I(n) P(eace)

[@worlddomino]

You were more stronger than every person... Ride in peace Pascal, everyone who rides will remeber you like a motivation to live 🥺

[@quebecpower978]

Today it's Pascal's Birthday. A legend for ever 👌

[@31bmxman]

RIP ! one on the most respectful human is the world

[@Michelermax]

Nothing can stop you as long as you love what you do! This guy is a pure inspiration and everyone should appreciate what he does! Do what you love! Keep it up Pascal! ❤️

[@reaperboy7274]

RIP brother! Forever a true inspiration❤️❤️

[@anthony.lajoie]

I met this man at the St-Hyacinthe Skateplaza and didnt even know that he had a prostatic leg Wish it had blown my mind when he revealed it Gotta say he is an insane rider and a complete inspiration to me and my friends over at St-Hyacinthe, QC ... Here's my word to the man ... Keep on doing watchu love doing Never let anything stop you and Hopes to see you again soon man 🤘😀

[@MrPascaleen]

Tonyboi TheHappiness Thanks for the kind words homie! En espérant se revoir et rider à St hyacinthe bientot! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🙏🏼

[@benbudd1376]

This video is my answer to everyone who says that I'm too old for bmx at 38.. This dude is Such a badass! Awesome riding period!!!

[@josiahcruz9678]

Normal people: "DAMIT, MY BACK WHEEL BROKE." This guy: "Welp, I guess I gotta replace my foot.

[@Jordan_93_]

Someones gotta do an interview with this dude

[@DIGBMXOfficial]

Jordan BMX it will in the upcoming print issue of DIG

[@Dalaxilama]

This edit was so amazing to see when it dropped (and still today obviously)! By that time, I had been following him for a while, as he was a local, and an absolute unit in the local scene may I say. At some point, I thought we'd never see an edit from him again because of his situation, but I remember him posting some clips of himself practicing in front of his house here and there. Then fast forward a bit, and he comes out with this banger out of nowhere! PASCAL WAS BACK!! He's an inspiration for me to this day, and I wish I would've had the chance meet him. Ride in peace Pascal, you absolute legend! 🙌

[@corylandmark6752]

Shinner Immunity Unlocked. This man is an inspiration!

[@nk0ffstreet899]

descansa en paz gran héroe, eres motivación para todo rider🤜🤛💖🇨🇱

[@pauljames4510]

R.I.P Pascal you will missed in all are harts ❤️ we have spoke loads on socal media in the past you will be missed 😢

[@guigui07700]

Repose en paix et veille sur tout les riders du monde ! Merci pour cette détermination et ce courage que tu nous a donné

[@leolowe5206]

he rides better than me, and I have 2 legs...

[@biker3762]

yeah he is soo good man but each person rides at their own level pace man keep having fun and learning thats what i try to do even though much better riders then me out there

[@easystyle4747]

he rides better than some pro riders

[@quanphlowz4957]

😂😂 not funny but funny

[@daspedal2730]

dont worry. most ppl ride like a turd.

[@pash55]

i have 3 legs and i still cant ride that well either. if you know what i mean

[@DavorKomatovic]

ride in paradise, legend...

[@relax-time777]

I have no words, this guy is insane

[@MaverickmusicSA]

This is beyond inspiring , he pulled off better things than I've seen more than half the sponsored riders pull off. Absolutely mental

[@KP-ol3tc]

RIP Pascal #rideinpeace Will never forget this amazing edit and I thank everyone involved

[@OurBMX]

That was absolutely incredible. You're the man, Pascal!

[@MrPascaleen]

Our BMX thanks Guys! keep pushing bmx 🙏🏼

[@melvin9355]

R.I.P legend

[@christophersuarez7879]

Such a legend, his skill an talent will live on forever. He was such a gifted rider even with his handicap an that didnt stop him from shredding. Pascal you will forever be my inspiration ride in peace brother.

[@coldworld5]

Honestly one of the greatest things I’ve seen in bmx

[@felixvhs]

big respect, so fcking inspiring 🦋

[@lmrxleogamer7785]

You left us a great teaching, now it only remains to say rest in peace rider

[@hreuter86]

Rip, you were absolutely incredible and a huge inspiration.

[@AntoninAgostini]

Rest in Peace boy we miss u already... 💕✨

[@Antonionioniooooo]

This dude is the definition of commitment

[@macmurati]

Rip pascal. You are an inspiration and a legend.

[@dfz4130]

Pascal! You're a hero buddy! Wish you the very best in this life!

[@MrPascaleen]

Francis Zoltan Thanks man! 🙏🏼🖤

[@flavienmollard582]

Rest In Peace legend, truly inspiring

[@droppedf100]

Overcoming all obstacles on this edit man. Unbelievable

[@quebecpower978]

Incroyable! Ayant eu la chance de rider avec lui à Boucherville je peux dire que ça été un immense honneur d'avoir assisté a son développement fulgurant. Là où il est maintenant, il doit être en train de faire tous ses tricks de rêve... incluant bien sure un LATE BAR! ;) Reste en paix mon ami. Le Québec t'aime fort!

[@HeyImKevin]

DAMN! Nevermind the inspiring aspect of the physical disability, these are straight bangers. Dude is a G for sure!

[@aggeloskarazournias8593]

True legend!! Rest in peace

[@jeromeftf1909]

Ride in paradise legend❤

[@flips.8754]

super power kid. massive respect!!!!

[@Bmxinnigeria]

So inspiring..........only kings can do this...❤🇳🇬

[@flatism]

What a ledge. Mad what you can do despite the setback. Respect & shred in peace fella.

[@connercharbonneau4311]

Rest in peace pascal, you tenacious soul.

[@javierlopezruiz7151]

Ride in peace man 👑❤️ forever an inspiration 🙏🏼

[@Brant_Moore]

Video of the year, hands down 10000%

[@BonzerMrT]

Rip to such an amazing and inspiring rider. You’re contribution to the lifestyle will be forever missed

[@makeitdeuce]

Regardless of his limb count, dude is a boss. He had a couple hammers in that part. Respect

[@BarmaleiofBrablay]

Rest in peace brother! You showed that life did not break you, you are strong in spirit and body. This is very important. And other riders will follow your example, you will be their inspiration. You are my inspiration. Спи спокойно...

[@THEjoelivingstone]

I wish there was a DIG hand-sprocket emoji, because that's all I'm feeling right now.

[@DB-zz7ed]

This is unbelievable, I'm speechless! This is something bigger than bmx itself, this is commitment at the highest point ever! Huge respect man!

[@p4stel_ow]

RIP MY MAN

[@_LAGANG_]

Eres un ejemplo para las personas discapacitadas

[@theworldisyours3055]

Ride in Paradise 🔥

[@znaykashuffler]

That 180 bar down. Even with my perfect foot i'm not gonna do it hahaha. It blow my mind everytime i see this video.

[@Sh4rvan]

Revisiting this because it's the most inspiring video I have ever seen, a level of riding that is insane regardless of having just one leg. I'm sorry to hear you passed away after fighting so hard to get back on top, I hope you found peace wherever you are.

[@LuizZzBMX]

A truly fighter. Ride in paradise Legend

[@wheelerrichardson9958]

Absolute legend rest in peace man

[@danielgoodier734]

RIP true legend of the sport!

[@rocket41792]

I love bmx. You got sick tricks bro, solid handles.....and that over the white chain jump!! SOO SICK😮 !!....Way to go Pascal!!!....You the BMX man.

[@hernanfelipebecerravalenci5217]

Admiración total...descansa en paz!

[@breadcrimes]

i always knew this dude would come back swinging harder than before. truly awe-inspiring.

[@klon.illegalroleplayer7899]

ride in peace :(

[@SPJ_VIDEO]

Вау , это на столько круто и блин чел превзошел все свои проблемы . Просто такой респект . Надеюсь у него прогресс пойдёт только в гору )))

[@mattmiller1472]

RIP the legend

[@bmcr5694]

Ride in Peace brother, One of the most inspiration riders🙏🙏🙏

[@hugoquinn7432]

Quite possibly the most motivational video ive ever seen. Big respect dude. Stay strong and beat off that cancer if you still have it. Again huge respect and keep battling and riding!!!

[@kevinandrescastrovaron3045]

Este Men ya hace parte de mi vida, que inspiración como persona y como biker

[@louisebeaulieu9668]

quand la détermination de faire et d entreprendre plus grand que soi donne ce résultat quel grande âme tu es,un combattant exemplaire,bravo,magnifique Jumps dans la vie ,le meilleur que t aies vraiment fait c est de reprendre ta vie en main tel ce que je vois wow bravo,pure adrénaline

[@bikelifeyo]

Yoooo!!! Such an inspiration! Much respect and props, Pascal!

[@MrPascaleen]

freestylevibes thanks man ✌️🖤

[@nuutti1920]

all that with one leg rest in peace legend🙏❤️

[@damiananhder]

This would still be insane if he had 2 legs legend, ride in peace.

[@Toinou666]

Incroyable, quel champion ! Bravo Pascal continue comme ça. Tu nous inspires à nous dépasser

[@crustbrigtop1374]

Sick all era street moves and style! Yeah buddy!

[@kaishimano8288]

Rip legend

[@scottbradford4130]

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of this man. Ride In Peace brotha

[@vincentchrisna6490]

youve got my respect pascal. RIP

[@r2bx231]

Y a un mot RESPECT ! Ca fait plaisir de voir que ca gère le ride avec une jambe bionique :D Continue, je t'envoie que de la force !

[@davidvanvliet193]

This is so good!! Bless you always! Thanks DIG BMX!

[@mason3vze740]

Dude your an amazing human I hope you know that

[@jamesriddick7179]

Good shit Dude bmx is about overcoming obstacles definition of greatness right here

[@kamanzishema8432]

Rip Legend you lived a satisfaction life . thanks champ

[@bmxtrasher]

Holy shiiiieeet.. thats some inspiration right there! Big ups from Sweden Pascal!!!

[@frjsco]

RIP IN OUR HEARTS....

[@TheLifepipe]

Rip Pascal , leçon de vie .....

[@antiquom0re]

big respect !!! nice work

[@joseaugustogelatti1326]

me dejaron de cara.. mis respeto para Pascal!

[@jaipi_1170]

Descansa en paz hermano, luchaste hasta tu ultimo día❤️