Benjamin New Site

My boy Benjamin is coming to you out of Oregon. He is a great artist and long time friend. But, I am truly not just a friend to this guy I am a huge fan. I play his CD so much at shows and in my truck traveling that I wear it out. He has a way of taking hip hop to a whole new level. He and I also share many things in common when it comes to our Christian walks. I will not speak for him but, we are lable all the time as Christian artist. I come to an understanding from Benjamin that be can call me that if they want but, truly everything I try to do has Christ as my guidance..the art and entertainment is just what I love to do. Benjamin has big things already happening in 2009...just out his news site http://www.benjimanmusic.com/ and his album S.K.R.I.P.T this man is a lyrical master and if you listen him and his crew add many cool twist with musics, loops, and other things in their music that makes them unique compared to other artist...Oh yeah and for my Bmx extreme crews reading...get this he loves bike riding and is busting a Trick in one of our photos...yes my Boy like riding Bmx and busting tricks in his spare time...that is why he will always be a part of the Flatmonkey Bmx team.....! God bless bro and we wish you much success in 2009....By the way if he and I can work it you may just see some of him in my new video!

Peace;

Chris Ridener

Aaron Frost

Flatmonkey Bmx is all about promoting arts, entertainment, and music....I have been around the Texas scene as far as Flatland Bmx for a while now. I had the opportunity to see Aaron Frost ride numerous times and was always amazed and motivated to ride more and get better. During the Texas Round Up IV pre-jam I had the chance to finally meet Aaron Frost not only is he an amzing rider but, he is a down to earth guy and fun to be around. So not only is he a well rounded Pro Flatlander he also owns his own business http://sequencefab.com/ I encourage you to check out his business and all the cool flatland bmx parts he offers. He not only sells the parts he designs and manufactures them. He has a wide variety of pegs, handlebars, and stems. He has taken Flatland to whole new level with his designs and most Flatlanders like myself are trying to make their bikes more light and durable Sequence Fab has you covered in this department. Aaron was recently interviewed by The Corpus Christi Caller. Check out his interview and video at http://www.caller.com/videos/detail/flatland-freestyle/

NEW CLOTHING SPONSOR 2009

2009 will be an exciting year for me. My job will be taking me to Rapid City, South Dakota where I will be relocating Flatmonkey Bmx. I should be traveling in my job to different parts of the Globe and when at home I will be performing as always....I joined forces with a great ministry known as in god's hands clothing. I feel I need to get back to my Christian roots more and this will help bring a greater message to my fans. I will be focusing more emphasis on my Christian outreach this year. So please support this growing clothing ministry 10% of their proceeds goes to: http://jeanstarfoundation.org/ which is a great cause! Visit their website at:

http://www.ingodshandsclothing.com/main.sc and buy something today and help support a great cause...also get some cool threads to shred in!

Mission Six

"PARTY IN THE FALLS 2008"

While most was out on New Years Rocking out and Partying I decided to party in a whole new way. My party did not involve Drugs and alcohol but, rocking out with Mission 6 and The Rubyz at Party in the Falls 2008. This event hosted the two Radio Disney Bands....Magic, Music, The Bubble Room for kids and various other arts and entertainment. I had a chance to meet the band before they went on stage. These guys performance was amazing and the oldest star is 15 years old. However; they are seasoned performers. I have been doing outreach for a while but, the message they send through their show is amazing...these young Rockers send a positive message about God and their faith and their music is amazing...so amazing I even bought their CD! You will be hearing M6 music at Flatmonkey Bmx performances in the future and who knows we may even team up in the future and you will see me performing Flatland at one of their concerts...If you have kids and want to see an amazing Christian Show you have to see these guys perform....The Rubyz was just as great and the love they showed my daughter was even more amazing...Thanks both of you for a great night of worship....you really set the tone for me....After getting blown away by these two amazing performances I went on stage to perform a Flatland Bmx demo that has been Aired on KFDX Channel 3 and Times Record News Wichita Falls, TX.....God Bless!

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF GABRIEL PHILLIPS

"THE DEATH AND LIFE OF GABRIEL PHILLIPS"

BY: STEPHEN BALDWIN AND MARK TABB

I am sure I know what you are thinking! This site is suppose to be about Bmx! Well my first priority is to the man upstairs. This past year has taken me on many journeys but, this one I must share. Being in extreme sports I have been a fan of Stephen Baldwin since he started his extreme ministry and created the Livin Up video and Tour (Although he did not include Flatland....One day he and I will have to talk about that Just kidding) anyway...a few weeks ago I was channel surfing and caught him doing an interview on the Family Network (this was a local Christian Channel we get in Wichita Falls, TX) In was discussing this new book that he and Mark Tabb wrote together called The death and life of Gabriel Phillips. This book kept sticking in my mind all week that week. Finally I was telling my wife about it and on my B-Day she bought this book and the book about Stephen Balwins life coming to know God.....I started with this book....The funny thing is God has a great way of reaching out to us...I have had some great ups and great downs this year....But, the setting of this book was in Indiana and discussed numerous places I visited as a child growing up in Indy. It also touched on many things I have faced in my life....However; the thing that i felt the most is in some way I could identify with every character in the book in some way whether it was within myself or someone I have known through my life...The other funny thing is after finishing this great book I started reading the other...I can tell you I am already starting to grow as a Christian from the first and excited to see where the next takes me...I encourage you whether you are a Christian or not to check out this book...it is filled with entertainment and I promise it will take you on a fun ride with all the twist and turns...you will read it just to get to the end to find out what happens....But, I hope it does connect with your life and helps with some life lesson and ulimately a relationship with God...with all we are experiencing today...God needs to be our number one.....God Bless and Merry Christams!

Chris Ridener

Flatmonkey Bmx

Party in the Falls 2008

On Dec 31, 2008 come ring in the year with me at Party in the Falls....This will be at the MPEC in Dowtown Wichita Falls, TX. This will be my Last performance in Texas as I head to South Dakota for new adventures and to start my ministry in a new location. The price is $10.00 per person and the money goes to a great cause......Visit Http://www.partyinthefalls.net for more information......I will also be releasing my own video sometime early next year....so watch for details......

Hitman Judas

HITMAN BIKES THE JUDAS FRAME

As a long time Flatlander I have become custom to riding longer and heavier bikes. However; I was given the opportunity this year to ride for Hitman Bikes....I introduce to you my name Bike the Hitman Judas.....This bike is the best I have ever owned...It is also the shortest and lightest bike I have built....I have been learning some great new tricks and dialing in some of my already used combos....I appreciate Christian and Miss Mafia at Hitman for taking care of me and helping promote myself and Flatmonkey Bmx.....This is a great company here to stay....so check out their frames and store at: Http://www.Hitmanbikes.com

Merry Christmas and God Bless!

Chris R.