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Yohei Uchino aka “Ucchie”

BMX WORLD CHAMPION 08

Birthplace: Hyogo, Japan | Born: 1982.09.12, 26y/o | Blood Type: O | Height/Weight: 176.0cm / 62.0kg | Riding experience: 9 years

Yohei, who goes by the nickname “Ucchie”, is a Japanese BMX rider who competes professionally and is known among BMX riders worldwide. In June 2008, he was awarded the world champion title at “VOO DOO JAM” in New Orleans, U.S. and was honored as the first Japanese to receive this prestigious award. His signature trick known as the “Ucchie Spin” has gained lots of international recognition and has gone so far as to even influence other riders. Aside from being one of the top professional riders, he is actively involved in various other activities including his own clothing line, commercial appearances, music videos, and over 100 stage show performances. With such unique talent and dedication to the sport, “Ucchie” is poised to be a major contributor to the future of BMX riding.

Experience ※ List only significant records

CONTEST ・ NOKIA FREESTYLE WORLD @Czech Republic / 2005.5　Pro Class　8th
・ CORE PIT 2005 @Nagoya / 2005.9　Pro Class　1st
・ UNDER 23 2005 @Kobe / 2005.9　Pro Class　1st
・ KING OF GROUND #2@Kobe / 2005.7　Pro Class　1st　
　* The youngest Japanese Champion
・ KING OF GROUND #3@Tokyo / 2007.11　Pro Class　Best 4
・ VOO DOO JAM@USA / 2008.5　Pro Class　1st　* Worldclass Title
・ MASTERS 08 @Germany / 2008.7　Pro Class 10th
・ KING OF GROUND #3@Tokyo / 2008.10　Pro Class 3rd
・ BMX FLATLAND WORLD CIRCUIT 2008 / SERIES RANKING 3rd
Live Appearance
(2005-2007) 		・ MTV THE SNEAKER AWARDS@Tokyo / Roppongi Velfarre * PUMA Sponsor Rider
・ Geneva Motor Show @Swiss Messe * Appearing as SUZUKI Performer
・ HAIR COLOR SPLASH 2005 @Tokyo / Tokyo International Forum
・ Big Sight Digital Camera Convention PIE @Tokyo / Big Sight * Appearing as CASIO Performer
・ BOBLBE-E 10th ANIV IVENT @Tokyo / Shinagawa Prince Hotel CLUB AX
　* Collaboration with STARWARS
・ National-wide US Motor Company, DODGE PR TOUR 2007
　* Appearing as DODGE BOLD CARAVAN performer
・ HUDSON National Caravan. National Friends Network @Hokkaido /
　Sapporo Factory * Performing as main artist
・ MAD Ollie 2007@Tokyo / STUDIO COAST
・ miyavi LIVE@Tokyo / C.C LEMON HOLE
"The Beginning of NEO VISUAL ISM Tour 2007"
Live Appearance
(2008) 		・ Nissan X-TRAIL CUP 2008@ Tokyo / Odaiba Bay Park
・ Bicycle Film Festival 2008@ Tokyo / BALL ROOM & Kyoto / Kyoto DAIMARU
・ LOW CALL BALL 2008 @ Kanagawa / CLUB CHITTA
・ MAD Ollie 2008 @ Tokyo / STUDIO COAST
・ A BAD THING NIGHT @ Tokyo / Le Baron de Paris
・ Stage Show「夢をかなえるゾウ」@ Tokyo / Shinagawa Prince Hotel Stellar Ball
Media ・ UNIQLO 【CM】(2005.4)
・ KIRIN NUDA 【CM】(2008.4)
・ NTV "メレンゲの気持ち" as special guest【TV】 (2005.3)
・ FUJI TV "水10 オリキュン" as special guest【TV】(2007.8)

・ TBS "プレジャー" as a special guest BMX teacher 【TV】 (2007.10)

・ FUJI TV "笑っていいとも" as special guest【TV】(2008.6)

・ BS NHK "ザ少年倶楽部プレミアム" performed with Johnny’s Jr Musical Academy【TV】(2008.7)
・ TBS "ブロードキャスター" as special guest【TV】 (2008.7)
・ NTV "ズームイン！！サタデー！" as special guest【TV】 (2008.11)

・ BS "アスリートLive TV" as special guest【TV】 (2008.11)
・ NHK "こんにちはいっとろっけん"【TV】 (2008.11)
＊東京今人 as special guest
・ 湘南乃風"カラス"　【PV】
Directed by Kuroto Masa.
He performed as main cast who is the driver of trash truck and a young BMX talented rider.
It was awarded as BEST PV in MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2005.
・ kokua（スガシカオ）"Progress"【PV】
*In the NHK TV program “プロフェッショナル仕事の流儀” performed in the PV of Shikao Suga’s special band.
MEDIA ・ Asahi Shinbun Tokyo (area 23) / 2008.7.2
・ Asahi Shinbun Tokyo (area 23) / 2008.10.20