Edson Perna might have a bionic leg, but that didn’t stop him from riding BMX…

It’s always amazing seeing riders that have overcome their disabilities to keep riding. Edson Perna is a perfect example of that. When Edson was 16, he was hit by a car and lost his right leg. After the accident, he wasn’t able to enjoy riding as much, but it was what made him happy. Fortunately, Bionicenter came through with a sponsorship and made it so he could have a prosthetic leg that worked with riding BMX. Here’s a video that the Role Crew put together where Edson tells his story of the accident, how he ended up working with Binoicenter and how his perseverance lead him to riding in the Vans BMX Pro Cup riding with guys who he had grown up watching and admiring. Amazing story!

“Immerse yourself in the inspirational story of a Bionic-Leg BMXer, Edson Rodrigues “Perna BMX”. Produced by Diego Amaral and supported by Bionicenter.” – Role Crew

There’s no doubt that we’ve seen a number of riders that have disabilities that are out there riding and proving to everyone that if you want to do something, there’s always a way to make it happen and nothing to stop you. Edson Perna is one of those guys who, despite not having a leg and using a prosthetic, is out there shredding and having a good time on two wheels! Check out some footage of him getting down at his local skatepark! Great riding and definitely a great way to start the day!

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