About our business:
Flatmonkey Bmx was founded in early 2005 by Chris Ridener. Chris has been involved in Bmx
before he was old enough to walk. Chris has participated in Bmx Racing and Flatland Bmx for 15+
years. He competed and performed Flatland Bmx stunt shows most of his life. In 1996 he left the
Bmx community to join the military and start a family. In late 2001 he returned to Bmx racing
when he was stationed in San Antonio, TX. After a year of racing he was offered a sponsorship with
Dirtbag Clothing. Chris continued racing until 2003 when he decided to return to his true love and
passion of Flatland Bmx Freestyle. During his transition and training back to Flatland Bmx he
came in contact with Todd "Wildman" Lyons and started riding for the SE Terror Squad. Chris
eventually had to relocate to northern Texas with his military job and in 2005 Flatmonkey Bmx was
born. However; Chris felt something missing as he began to build his organization. He started
exploring the local area and began to meet bike riders, skateboarders, and other extreme athletes.
As the 2005 year ended and 2006 began for Chris and his family he experienced many downfalls as
the health of a few close family members made a turn for the worst. Chris felt lost and was
struggling to cope with work, family, and everyday life. With these new found problems and some
other stresses Chris had an amazing experience. He had been a Christian his whole life and
thought as most put it was saved. But, on particular winter night when he felt he had enough he
found himself praying to God and asking for help and forgiveness for all his sins! Chris asked
Jesus into his heart that night! He excepted Jesus Christ into his heart and acknowledged that by
the Grace of God....Jesus Christ the son of God died on the cross for all of our sins! Chris was a new
born Christian and another amazing question was answered at the same time.....Chris knew what
the mission of Flatmonkey Bmx was suppose to be and that was to outreach to youth, communities,
adults, and more. He also knew that with some many negative influences the extreme sports
communities that he needed to become a role model and show how all extreme sports and other
interest to youth and adults could be used in a positive way. Since 2005 Flatmonkey Bmx has
grown through the power of God with numerous fans, sponsors, team members, and community
support. Flatmonkey Bmx has riders and supporters through out the U.S. The organization has
also grown to become recognized by media like Global-Flat, Ride Bmx, Bmx Plus, Fat Bmx, One
Praise Magazine, and CNN Headline News. Chris has performed outreach shows all over the U.S.
and he has been in numerous community newspapers, TV, and radio. His organization and team is
based on outreach and he has always goes the extra mile to ensure the shows are entertaining and
the least costly in the industry. He has also been known to perform free shows for the right cause!
Flatmonkey Bmx is about reaching todays youth! Helping to set a positive example and grab young
peoples attention by offering an extreme entertaining show with a powerful message! Whether you
hire Chris by himself or hire the whole team you are guaranteed to entertain the young people and
reach your youth in a professional manner the Extreme Way! Chris and the Team are always busy
so contact us today to find out about booking a show or service that is right for you!
Join our Social Network:
http://flatmonkeybmx.ning.com/
Flatmonkey Bmx was founded in early 2005 by Chris Ridener. Chris has been involved in Bmx
before he was old enough to walk. Chris has participated in Bmx Racing and Flatland Bmx for 15+
years. He competed and performed Flatland Bmx stunt shows most of his life. In 1996 he left the
Bmx community to join the military and start a family. In late 2001 he returned to Bmx racing
when he was stationed in San Antonio, TX. After a year of racing he was offered a sponsorship with
Dirtbag Clothing. Chris continued racing until 2003 when he decided to return to his true love and
passion of Flatland Bmx Freestyle. During his transition and training back to Flatland Bmx he
came in contact with Todd "Wildman" Lyons and started riding for the SE Terror Squad. Chris
eventually had to relocate to northern Texas with his military job and in 2005 Flatmonkey Bmx was
born. However; Chris felt something missing as he began to build his organization. He started
exploring the local area and began to meet bike riders, skateboarders, and other extreme athletes.
As the 2005 year ended and 2006 began for Chris and his family he experienced many downfalls as
the health of a few close family members made a turn for the worst. Chris felt lost and was
struggling to cope with work, family, and everyday life. With these new found problems and some
other stresses Chris had an amazing experience. He had been a Christian his whole life and
thought as most put it was saved. But, on particular winter night when he felt he had enough he
found himself praying to God and asking for help and forgiveness for all his sins! Chris asked
Jesus into his heart that night! He excepted Jesus Christ into his heart and acknowledged that by
the Grace of God....Jesus Christ the son of God died on the cross for all of our sins! Chris was a new
born Christian and another amazing question was answered at the same time.....Chris knew what
the mission of Flatmonkey Bmx was suppose to be and that was to outreach to youth, communities,
adults, and more. He also knew that with some many negative influences the extreme sports
communities that he needed to become a role model and show how all extreme sports and other
interest to youth and adults could be used in a positive way. Since 2005 Flatmonkey Bmx has
grown through the power of God with numerous fans, sponsors, team members, and community
support. Flatmonkey Bmx has riders and supporters through out the U.S. The organization has
also grown to become recognized by media like Global-Flat, Ride Bmx, Bmx Plus, Fat Bmx, One
Praise Magazine, and CNN Headline News. Chris has performed outreach shows all over the U.S.
and he has been in numerous community newspapers, TV, and radio. His organization and team is
based on outreach and he has always goes the extra mile to ensure the shows are entertaining and
the least costly in the industry. He has also been known to perform free shows for the right cause!
Flatmonkey Bmx is about reaching todays youth! Helping to set a positive example and grab young
peoples attention by offering an extreme entertaining show with a powerful message! Whether you
hire Chris by himself or hire the whole team you are guaranteed to entertain the young people and
reach your youth in a professional manner the Extreme Way! Chris and the Team are always busy
so contact us today to find out about booking a show or service that is right for you!
Join our Social Network:
http://flatmonkeybmx.ning.com/
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Flatmonkey Bmx gets numerous request through out the year from Churches, youth
organizers, and other venues who have small or no budgets and requests us to perform. We
are sometimes able to offer these services but, there are still many youth who miss out. This
is where we need your help. Every little bit counts. We are a small organization and our not
here to make money but, raise community awareness in the extreme sports community. For
a $5.00 donation you can help sponsor many events and projects that were are continuously
involved in. This helps keep our website up and running, purchase equipment for our shows,
purchase items for youth in need, and helps sponsor our contests and instructional schools.
With a five dollar donation we will help promote you/your business and send you updates and
summaries of all we have going on.
GOD BLESS;
CHRIS RIDENER
organizers, and other venues who have small or no budgets and requests us to perform. We
are sometimes able to offer these services but, there are still many youth who miss out. This
is where we need your help. Every little bit counts. We are a small organization and our not
here to make money but, raise community awareness in the extreme sports community. For
a $5.00 donation you can help sponsor many events and projects that were are continuously
involved in. This helps keep our website up and running, purchase equipment for our shows,
purchase items for youth in need, and helps sponsor our contests and instructional schools.
With a five dollar donation we will help promote you/your business and send you updates and
summaries of all we have going on.
GOD BLESS;
CHRIS RIDENER