The 2025 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp was held September 20 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, HYDAC, Schroeder Industries, Blackman’s Cycle, Powers Bike Shop, Axlerad Screen Printing, Fictive Brand, A-Lot Excavating, Kynetik, Jaunt, Fabtech, HRP Designs, Steadfast Powder Coating, and Crest Flooring, drew riders from across the country to compete in both Pro 20” and 26” classes as well as the 15 & under amateur open wheel class. After the race, open wheel dirt jump comps for both Pro and amateur were held using the entire course with the combined score of two runs judged by TRA’s Facility Manager and 20″ Pro rider Brent Caprio, 3^rd place Pro 20” podium finisher Louis Delfino, and HYDAC BMX Team’s Pro 26″ rider Taylor Barber. The event featured a $1500 pro purse with a winner-take-all cash prize in each class.  Trophies to 3^rd place were made by Fabtech with graphics by Penn Skate’s founder Chris Budinetz.  Stay tuned for event coverage from our media partners.

Results:

Pro Double Cross 20”

1. Ethan Popovich
2. Nic Long
3. Louis Delfino

Pro Double Cross 26”

1. Evan Menditto
2. Elijah Mann
3. Devin Koziel

Pro Dirt Jump Comp

1. Nate McAllister
2. Chris Aceto
3. Kevin Stevens

15 & Under Open Wheel Double Cross:

1. Elliot Pettit
2. Marshall Warner
3. Max Meinel

15 & Under Amateur Dirt Jump Comp:

1. Elliot Pettit
2. Logan Wiggins
3. Marshall Warner

TRA BMX is proud to announce the 2025 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp.  Presented by FIT and brought to you by S&M, Odyssey, Empire, Dirtsculpt, Titanium Finishing Company, HYDAC, Schroeder Industries, Blackman’s Cycle, Powers Bike Shop, Axlerad Screen Printing, Fictive Brand, A-Lot Excavating, Kynetik, Jaunt, Fabtech, HRP Designs, Steadfast Powder Coating, and Crest Flooring, this pro invitational fundraiser event will take place September 20, 2025 at the TRA compound near Bethlehem Pennsylvania. The event will include over 50 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 TRA Double Cross course features massive bowl jumps with nonstop downhill trail action built by Dirtsculpt and brings together riders from both 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 50 riders entered and attendees to the capacity of our one acre field parking area. If you are interested in competing or attending, you must contact TRA BMX for an official invite. Per TRA rules only flat pedals are allowed and no 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.

James Pennucci captured the 2024 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp with awesome photos covering the entire event. You can check them out at the link below. Check out all of James’ work at jpennucciphotography.com. Enjoy!

https://www.jpennucciphotography.com/BMX/TRA-BMX-Track/TRA-BMX-9-21-2024

The 2024 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp went down September 21 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, HYDAC, Schroeder Industries, Blackman’s Cycle, Powers Bike Shop, San Diego Customs, Axlerad Screen Printing, Fictive Brand, 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 combined score of two runs judged by Posh and Catty locals Jeremy Behler and Chris Janis joined by special guest judge and Odyssey Pro Team rider, Aaron Ross.  The event featured a $1500 pro purse with a winner-take-all cash prize in each class.  Trophies to 3^rd place were designed and created by Fictive’s Corey Feaster with finishing provided by Steadfast Powder Coating.  Stay tuned for event coverage from our media partners.

Results:

Pro Double Cross 20”

1. Jake Pletscher
2. Jake Rutkowitz
3. Thomas Sandfort

Pro Double Cross 26”

1. Elijah Mann
2. Mike Gonzalez
3. Evan Eisenhard

Pro Dirt Jump Comp

1. Jacob Lord
2. Kevin Stevens
3. Zach Haas

15 & Under Open Wheel Double Cross:

1. Elliot Pettit
2. Mia Custer
3. Max Meinel

15 & Under Amateur Dirt Jump Comp:

1. Duke Vanderhoff
2. Julian McCarthy
3. Elliot Pettit

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!