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All the Texas Toast Jam Action by Cody Nutter

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All the Texas Toast Jam Action by Cody Nutter

I knew going into Texas Toast this year that I wanted to catch the general vibes of the event and not worry so much about the clicked and dialed tricks themselves. Being here in Austin, there are dozens of photographers who specialize in BMX but one dude I’ve become good friends with, Cody Nutter, has an approach to photography I really admire. His work is far from ostentatious, he’s humble and has a great eye.

With all the other BMX blogs and news sites gathering imagery from the legends of BMX photography, I wanted to give Cody a bit of exposure. Upon opening this file, I was amazed at what he achieved without use of heavy lights or flashes. Even if you didn’t look at my Event Recap yesterday, take the time to check out Cody’s Guest Gallery.

If you like his work, follow his soon-to launch portfolio site here and his Rambling Leftovers here!

Be sure to read the captions on this one.

The 2012 Odyssey BMX Texas Toast Jam!

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The 2012 Odyssey BMX Texas Toast Jam!

After a successful first year, the Odyssey BMX Texas Toast Jam returned to the east side of Austin, Texas with promises of more fun. And fun it was. With a bigger, deadlier Gauntlet of Death, flatland competitions, improved street course and a ripping dirt course, Texas Toast brought riders from all over the world to have at it over a weekend.

Even with a rainy first day, the turnout was thousands more than event organizer Taj Mihelich anticipated. The first day alone, over 2,000 people showed up to spectate and compete. It was really incredible to see it all take shape and everyone I talked to said it was the most fun they’ve had at a competition. Hell, most of them didn’t even consider it a comp. See for yourself below and don’t worry, this event is getting a ton of love here on the site. Expect more to come.

Red Hook Crit Milano is Tomorrow!

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Red Hook Crit Milano is Tomorrow!

For those lucky enough to be in Italy for the Red Hook Crit Milano, here’s the event schedule:

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14th, 2012 – (times subject to change)
Ex Ansaldo at Via Tortona 54 (entrance at the corner of Via Tortona and Via Ambrogio da Fossano Bergognone)
Directions to the Event
PRE-RACE ACTIVITIES
ATHLETE CHECK IN: 12:00 – 14:00
COMPETITOR MEETING: 14:45
BIKE RACE: 15:00
PODIUM: 16:00

Check out Red Hook Crit for more information and if it rains, you should read up here about how to handle those conditions.

Odyssey Texas Toast Jam Official Schedule

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Odyssey Texas Toast Jam Official Schedule

Texas Toast begins today! See you all out there!

Friday, October 12th:
Cult’s Talk is Cheap premiere at Shakespeare’s Pub
All ages at 8pm, 21 and over from 10pm on. 314 East 6th st.

Saturday, October 13th:
10:00 AM Dirt practice opens
11:00 AM Street practice opens
1:30 PM Gauntlet of Death Challenge
2:30 PM Dirt qualifying
5:00 PM Street qualifying
Saturday night:
Official Toast After Party w/ 2 video premieres at Scholz Beer Garden
The Hunt Video and Top Secret Surprise Super Epic Video
All ages 10pm. 1607 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin, TX 78701

Sunday, October 14th
Noon Bunny Hop Contest
1:00 PM Texas Round Up Pro Flat Finals
2:00 PM Dirt Finals
4:00 PM Street Finals

Note: this schedule may change (depending on how many riders sign up) so keep an eye on TEXASTOASTJAM.COM.

Flatland riders keep an eye on TEXASFLATLANDROUNDUP.COM

Texas Toast is This Weekend!

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Texas Toast is This Weekend!

If you’re within driving distance of Austin, or you’re already here for ACL, you better make it out to the Odyssey BMX Texas Toast Jam this weekend. It’s bigger and better than last year, with a tighter, more techy dirt section, a new and improved Gauntlet of Death, better street course and even a flatland section. I went out yesterday to check in on the guys and it’s a lovely, colorful mess of ramps and paint right now. Some of which look dreadfully fun to shred.

Emiliano Granado’s Cross Vegas

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Emiliano Granado’s Cross Vegas

Every year, when autumn rolls around, cyclocross invades this blog. Road racing is done for the year, forcing the Manual for Speed crew out into muddy grass with their Mamiya 7’s loaded and jokes cracking. At least that’s how it went down at this year’s Cross Vegas. Emiliano Granado is quite the photographer but an even better heckler. Check out his mid-heckling photography in this clever Guest Gallery.

Australian Custom Bicycle Show

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Australian Custom Bicycle Show

I’m really proud of everything Andy is doing in Melbourne, including this event:

FYXO is proud to host the first Australian Custom Bicycle Show this 1 & 2 December in Melbourne, Australia.

The ACBS is an opportunity to see a flourishing range of high quality hand constructed frame offerings that are ‘Made in Australia’ and cater to the desires of passionate cyclists.

We aim to promote and foster a part of the bicycle industry we have long been passionate about.  Made by Hand / Made in Australia.

From Frame builders and painters to hand crafted cycling accesories, come meet established and emerging exhibitors, their custom products and fall head over pedals in lust with their offerings.

See more here.

2012 Cross Vegas

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2012 Cross Vegas

Cross Vegas. One night during Interbike where the industry and UCI come together for a night of boozin’ and racin’. This year’s heats were bigger, faster and more beer’er than ever. How about less talk, more photos?

Interbike 2012: Gallery 02

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Interbike 2012: Gallery 02

This year, I had hopes of having three galleries from Interbike’s showcase but alas, two will have to do. Within this gallery, you’ll find everything from balleur track bikes to pretty faces and I even added subtitles to the photos to direct you to the corresponding companies. How’s that for luxury. Beat Monday morning at the office over the head with this…

Interbike 2012: Gallery 01

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Interbike 2012: Gallery 01

As I stated earlier, once you get over the bad lighting and the daunting task of documenting it all, Interbike ain’t so bad. Check out my photos from Day 01 below. If you have any specific questions, I’ll try my best to answer them. I’ve gotta get back over to the tradeshow!

Click on the above photo to launch the gallery, or here to open in a new tab.