Big thanks to James Pennucci for these awesome shots from the 2023 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp. James’ photos are some of the best in BMX. Check out all of James’ photos from the event at jpennucciphotography.com. Enjoy!

The 2023 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp went down September 16 at the TRA compound in Macungie, PA.  The pro invitational fundraiser event, presented by FIT and brought to you by S&M, Odyssey, Empire, Dirtsculpt, Titanium Finishing Company, Blackman’s Cycle, Powers Bike Shop, Axlerad Screen Printing, Penn Skate Skatepark, Fictive Brand, The Wheel Mill, Griminals, Jaunt, Fabtech, Action Wheels, HRP Designs,  Third Moto, and Crest Flooring, drew riders from across the country to compete in with  both pro 20” and pro 26” classes as well as a 15 & under amateur open wheel class. After the race, an open wheel dirt jump comp was held using the entire course with the combined score of two runs judged by Posh and Catty locals Brad Josar, Chris Janis, and Jeremy Behler joined by special guest judge Vinny Mannino.  The event featured a $1500 pro purse with a winner-take-all cash prize in each class.  In the Dirt Jump Comp, the 15 & Under riders joined the pros to compete for a special 1^st place trophy designed and created by Fictive’s Corey Feaster with finishing by Steadfast Powder Coating.  Stay tuned for tons of event coverage from our media partners.

Results:

Pro Double Cross 20”

1. Vic Behm
2. Louis Kaminski
3. Mike Swearingen

Pro Double Cross 26”

1. Elijah Mann
2. Evan Eisenhard
3. Colby Benoit

15 & Under Open Wheel:

1. Jake Rutkowitz
2. Devin Koziel
3. Mia Custer

Pro Dirt Jump Comp

1. Brian Fox
2. Louis Kaminski
3. Jake Calhoun

15& Under Special Dirt Jump Prize:

1. Jake Rutkowitz

Penn Skate’s Stephanie Brown was on hand to work her photo magic at the 2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp. Check out http://www.pennskate.com and go ride one of the best and oldest indoor parks on the east coast!

Much gratitude to Tasha Lindemann for these awesome photos from the 2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp. Tasha is also the creative force behind Posh and Catty’s event graphics and T-shirt designs. You can check out more of Tasha’s work at http://www.tashalindemann.com.

Jess Grinager truly captured the fun of this action-packed event with this edit. Big thanks to Jess for this awesome coverage of the 2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp!

The 2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp went down September 17 at the TRA compound in Macungie, PA.  The pro invitational fundraiser event, presented by FIT and brought to you by S&M, Odyssey, Empire, Dirtsculpt, Titanium Finishing Company, Blackman’s Cycle, Powers Bike Shop, Axlerad Screen Printing, Penn Skate Skatepark, Fictive Brand, The Wheel Mill, Griminals, Jaunt, Fabtech, Action Wheels, HRP Designs, and Crest Flooring, drew riders from across the country to compete in with  both pro 20” and pro 26” classes as well as a 15 & under amateur open wheel class. After the race, an open wheel dirt jump comp was held using the entire course with the best of two runs judged by Posh and Catty locals Jay Crosson, Chris Janis, and Jeremy Behler.  The event featured a $1500 pro purse with a winner-take-all cash prize in each class.  In the Dirt Jump Comp, the 15 & Under riders joined the pros to compete for a special 1^st place trophy.  The trophies were designed and created by Fictive’s Corey Feaster with finishing by Steadfast Powder Coating.  Stay tuned for tons of event coverage from our media partners.

Results:

Pro Double Cross 20”

1. Vic Behm
2. Louis Kaminski
3. Mike Swearingen

Pro Double Cross 26”

1. Tucker Beddiges
2. Sean Layton
3. Mike Owens

15 & Under Open Wheel:

1. Jake Rutkowitz
2. Aaden Reed
3. Devin Koziel

Pro Dirt Jump Comp

1. Brad Kaminski
2. Matt Cranmer
3. Louis Kaminski

15& Under Special Dirt Jump Prize: Jake Rutkowitz

TRA BMX is proud to announce the 2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp.  Presented by FIT and brought to you by S&M, Odyssey, Empire, Dirtsculpt, Titanium Finishing Company, Blackman’s Cycle, Powers Bike Shop, Axlerad Screen Printing, Penn Skate Skatepark, Fictive Brand, The Wheel Mill, Griminals, Jaunt, Fabtech, Action Wheels, HRP Designs, Crest Flooring, and STAY STRONG, this pro invitational fundraiser event will take place September 17, 2022 at the TRA compound near Bethlehem Pennsylvania, home of Posh and Catty Trails. The event will include over 40 top dirt riders competing for a $1,500 Pro Purse and include two contests: the Double Cross – a one-on-one downhill trail race with both 20” & 26” classes, and an open wheel jump comp, all on the same course.  The event is being held to raise funding and support for TRA’s first public dirt park to be built in the Lehigh Valley area.

The TRA Double Cross course features massive bowl jumps with nonstop downhill trail action built by Dirtsculpt and brings together some of the top riders in BMX & MTB for an epic contest with a backyard vibe and a worldwide reach.  The course design is 100% trails, built the way riders across America build for themselves every day. 

This private non-profit fundraiser event is intended for riders, industry, media, dirt park and BMX track operators to come together and experience the future of BMX competition.  The event will be limited to the first 40 riders entered and attendees to the capacity of our 1 acre field parking area. If you are interested in competing or attending, you must contact TRA BMX for an official invite. Per TRA rules, no clipless pedals or carbon fiber bikes are permitted. This is a family-friendly, alcohol free event held in a manner that respects our neighbors and community.

For more information, check out www.TRABMX.com.  You can also check out Posh and Catty trails at www.PAWOODS.com and see behind-the-scenes footage from Dirtsculpt, the creative force behind some of the world’s largest BMX dirt events, at www.Dirtsculpt.com.

 

Big thanks to Brandyn Mower from Mow-Air photography for his awesome drone flying and video editing skills. We’ll keep the edits coming for all the 2021 TRA DoubleCross and Dirt Jump Comp action.