Going to the Texas Toast Jam this weekend in Austin, Texas? Make your way to the Shadow Conspiracy tent on Saturday at 1PM to meet the team, get some autographs signed and if you are one of the lucky people to get there first, get a fresh t-shirt.
2012 Odyssey Texas Toast Explained
I’m slowly dying inside knowing that I’ll be stuck at work and not in Austin, Texas for the Texas Toast Jam…
“Several years ago, following an ongoing back injury, Taj Mihelich turned his focus from riding BMX as a pro to working for Odyssey BMX. Aside from spearheading a new project known as Faridale Bicycles out of Odyssey, one of Taj’s responsibilities was event planning. Odyssey, and Taj, wanted to channel the spirit of past BMX jams that were homegrown, progressive and outside the boundaries of the established norms, such as the Backyard and Metro Jams. Texas Toast was born. Last year, Texas Toast came to Austin and pitted pro riders against obstacle courses, custom-made rideable obstacles from a variety of brands, and contests in dirt and “park.” It was, for many a return to a simpler time in BMX, and this coming weekend, Texas Toast returns for its second year.
In the above video, Mihelich goes behind the scenes of the planning and discusses what to expect as 98% of the worldwide BMX scene descends on Austin, Texas. Video by Charlie Crumlish.” – ESPN BMX
Texas Toast Jam – Official Schedule and Rider List
With the 2nd annual Texas Toast Jam coming up here next week and the invasion of riders making their way south for the event, it’s probably a good idea to give you the official schedule of events planned along with the list of riders signed up for the contests, right? Take a peek! This is going to be a phenomenal time!
“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”
Check out the rider list after the jump!
Print Ad: Texas Toast Jam – Tom Dugan
Here’s a look at the latest Texas Toast Jam print ad featuring Tom Dugan. The contest is coming up fast so make sure you book your flight for this. It’s going to be nuts.
Product: Texas Toast X Vans – Limited edition Vans
Odyssey teamed up with Vans to do a limited edition run of these shoes for the Texas Toast Jam. Check out more photos and info right here.
Texas Toast Jam – Rider Registration Now Open
Are you planning on going to the Texas Toast Jam in Austin, Texas in October? Did you want to ride in the contest? Well, they’ve got rider registration open NOW. Head over to the Odyssey website to get yourself on the list!
Texas Toast Jam 2012 – Venue
Odyssey have finally found a venue for this years Texas Toast Jam in Austin! You aren’t going to want to miss this one.
“Our Texas Toast Jam 2012 is coming on October 13th and 14th in Austin, Texas.
This years events include Street, dirt, flatland and will see the return of an even more terrifying GAUNTLET OF DEATH. The infamous Darryl Nau will be hosting 3 nights of after parties and world re-known ramp builder Ryan Corrigan will be heading up ramp construction.
Austin will be alive and buzzing as the famous Austin City Limits music festival will be happening the same weekend across town. The Toast Jam will be running till dark on saturday and sunday so expect epic night life after the event. Book hotels and flights early!
The BMX community is coming together to make this event happen. Sponsors like Odyssey, Sunday, Fit, Tree, S&M, Shadow, Subrosa, Demolition, Kink, Fly, Fox, Vans, QBMX, FBM, Empire, Ride BMX and more are working together to make this years Toast epic! Look forward to seeing you there!
Odyssey’s Texas Toast Jam will be held at the Gutherie Lumber Yard at 3300 Gonzales, Austin TX 78702. Just 2 easy pedaling miles from downtown.”
Texas Toast Jam 2011
The other day when the dates for this years Texas Toast Jam reminded Arnold Vigoa he was slacking and forgot to drop this video he made from last years. Incase you needed some motivation for why you should go this year, hit play and it should be clear as to why you need to be there.
“So I went out to Austin to ride and have fun at the Texas Toast Jam. We showed up at night so we went straight to the bars, however I crashed on the drunk ride back to the hotel. So it changed my role and made me a filmer haha. It took me a while to make this as I wanted to take my time and try to grab the vibe as much as I could.
Enjoy!
Filming:Arnold Vigoa
Editing:Arnold Vigoa
Music: Black Angles- Never Ever”
