Stephanie Brown Photos: 2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp

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!

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TJL Photo Blast: 2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp

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.

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Jess Grinager Edit: 2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp

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!

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2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp – Official Results

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 1st 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

2022 TRA  Pro 20″ Double Cross Podium: 1st Place – Vic Behm, 2nd Place – Louis Kaminski, 3rd Place – Mike Swearingen

Photo: TJL Photo
2022 TRA Pro 26″ Double Cross Podium: 1st place – Tucker Beddiges, 2nd place – Sean Layton, 3rd place – Mike Owens

Photo: TJL Photo

2022 TRA Pro Dirt Jump Comp: 1st Place – Brad Kaminski, 2nd Place – Matt Cranmer, 3rd Place – Louis Kaminski

Photo: TJL Photo
2022 TRA 15 & Under Double Cross Podium: 1st Place – Jay Rutkowitz, 2nd Place – Aaden Reed, 3rd Place – Devin Koziel

Photo: TJL Photo
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TRA BMX Announces the 2022 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp

TRA-DblCross22TRA 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.

 

 

 

 

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2021 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp Rewind

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.

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DIG BMX “In the Cut”: 2021 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp

DIG’s Rob Dolecki captures the fun and behind-the-scenes action from the 2021 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump comp. Check out more awesome BMX content at http://www.DIGBMX.com.

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Michael Wikan Photo Gallery: 2021 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp

Michael Wikan and the SE crew were in the house for the 2021 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp. Check out these awesome photos from the event and enjoy more of Michael’s photos at http://www.michaelwikan.com.

Mike Swearingen airs into the second turn.
DK’s Josh Smith ripping down the first straight.
Scott Yurkonis gets some some airtime after helping prep the course in the weeks leading up to the event.
Danny Anderson blasts the 2nd jump in the Pro 26″ class.
Tucker Rouse hits the bowl jump in the 15& Under Class.
Danny Anderson – table over the bowl jump.
Michael McLoughlin – one footed inverted table.
Nick Fox spins a big three over the bowl.
Elijah Miller blasted his way to 3rd place on the 15&under Double Cross podium.
Matty Cranmer at height with a big tobaggan over the bowl jump.
Chase Pauza – clicked inverted table.
Nick Fix spins a big table three over the sun.
Chase Pauza – front tire grab over the bowl.
Vinny Mannino – inverted table.
Matty Cranmer with a BIG nothing over the bowl.
Dick Cheeseburger overcooks the last turn. He went on to take 2nd in the Pro 26″ Double Cross class.
Nick Fox – table over the bowl.
Catty’s Ekim King
Jeremy Behler flying high over the bowl.
Dick Cheeseburger – clicked turndown, big smiles
Brent Caprio – one footed air over the bowl
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Jess Grinager Edit: 2021 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp

Jess Grinager captures the energy and spirit of the 2021 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp in this action packed edit. Big thanks to Jess for all his hard work and support!

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TJL Photo Gallery: 2021 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp

Tasha Lindemann was on hand to work her photo magic at the 2021 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp, Big thanks to Tasha for these awesome pics! Check out more of Tasha’s art at http://www.tashalindemann.com.

Payton Ridenour made history as the first woman to compete at the TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp. She easily held her own against the men. Pro women’s class for 2022? You bet!
Big double, no troubles. SE’s legendary Dick Cheeseburger is tons of fun both on and off the track!
Jeremy Behler with some classic moto style over the bowl jump.
Jeremey Behler leads Ekim King through the last turn. Both of these gentlemen helped ensure the course was tarped and ready to go the weeks leading into the event
Brent Caprio, TRA local, ripping the bowl jump.
Jake Rutkowitz blast the bowl jump and makes TRA history as the first young rider to win the 15 & under amateur class
Event organizer, Michael Gentilcore, leads Matty Cranmer into the last turn. Matty was able to pass Gentilcore before the line, which was not easy after Catty’s Chris Janis had yelled “shut ’em down!” on the first straight, making Matty do an extra lap around the first turn infield when he was already in the lead!
Marty Wisehart and Dick Cheeseburger flying in formation into the last turn.
Tim Hause leads Jesse Tschudy down the first straight, Tim really stepped up his race game in 2021.
Chase Pauza and Mart Wisehart go full out in the 3rd place main. Wisehart made his way to the Double Cross race podium while Chase took the 2nd place podium spot in the Dirt Jump Comp. Bethlehem trail building legend Rick Harvilla looks on in the in the lower left corner.
Battle of the Miller brothers. Elijah edges out his brother Mitchell for the 3rd place spot. Both won by making history as the first class of TRA’s new 15 & under Double Cross class.
Nick Fix spins a big three over the bowl jump in the dirt jump comp.
Andrew Ortega with a big turndown over the bowl jump.
Elijah Miller blasts the bowl jump.
Tucker Rouse gets stylish for the crowd in the 15 & under dirt jump comp.
Darryl Nau, the voice of BMX, get the crowd hyped up for the awards ceremony.
Matty Cranmer floats a BIG “nothing” over the bowl jump.
Three-time TRA Pro 20″ Double Cross Chanpion, Vic Behm, is presented the 1st place pro award by TRA president and event organizer, Mike Gentilcore.
Double vision time lapse of the main even battle between Vic Behm and Mike Swearingen.
Matty Cranmer, no handed one footer over the 1st straight step
Vinny Mannino led Chase Pauza in round 2 right up until this impromptu fast plant over the shark fin. Vinny Stayed up but Chase went on for the win.
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