Red Bull Wooden Rhythm went down at the park in December. Some of the region’s best trail crews showcased their choreographed BMX trains in The Wheel Mill’s Woods Jump Room at Red Bull Wooden Rhythm. Judged by local Pennsylvania BMX trail legends Brandan Pundai, Jason Steig, and Todd Walkowiak. It was Pittsburgh Crew Part 2 made up of Kyle McRory, Tyler Valentik, Mason Ritter and Adam Litwin that walked away with the $1,000 cash prize.
Don’t let the winter darkness take hold. Invest in yourself and be ready for when the flowers pop with new and refined skills to hit the trails. The Wheel Mill is a unique and exceptional place to learn and hone skills.
TakeAim Cycling LLC owner, IMBA and MBIT Certified Level II Coach Harlan Price will be putting on a series of winter skills clinics at The Wheel Mill in three day blocks in February.
Next Class:
February 2nd-5th
To Register:
To sign up for the Dark Day’s of Winter Skills Clinic hit this LINK.
On January 31st, we will be hosting Wood Fest an indoor mountain bike festival. Throughout the day, there will be clinics by TakeAim Cycling, bike demos from local bike shops, challenges/contests, Dirt Rag Garage Sale, food and drink from OTB and Point Brugge, and indoor camping!
Any individual can set up a table for the Dirt Rag Garge Sale and/or get a campsite but spots are limited. To reserve a spot click this LINK.
Schedule:
10am-5pm: Riding related activities; Clinics with Harlan Price from TakeAim Cycling, Log Over Challenge, Food Down, Skinny Challenge and Pump Track Challenge.
The Winter Welcome Jam is being hosted at the park January 17th. Normal riding rates apply and spectators are $5. Here is a schedule of events and bands that will be playing at the jam.
Jams:
Kids Lap Challenge at 2:00pm on the Beginner Jump Line. (The rider 15 years old 0r younger that goes the most laps wins)
Subrosa Street Rail Jam at 3:30pm in the Park Room. 15 Minute rail jam judged by Subrosa’s Nick Bullen.
Pump Track Jam at 5:00pm. 15 Minute Jam to award the Jaunt Pump Champ.
QBP Lap Challenge at 8:00pm in The Woods Jump Room (The rider that goes the most laps gets $100 or if they go over 50 laps they receive their lap total X $2 in cash)
Bands/DJs: (Bands are playing in The Woods Jump Room)
DJ City Boy during The Woods Jump Room Jam starting at 7:00PM
A new BMX competition, Red Bull Wooden Rhythm makes BMX trail riding a team sport by synchronizing riders in their choreographed train! Some of the region’s best trail crews will be showcasing their choreographed BMX trains in The Wheel Mill’s Woods Jump Room at Red Bull Wooden Rhythm. Judged by local Pennsylvania BMX trail legends Brandan Pundai, Jason Steig, and Todd Walkowiak, the crew’s trains with the highest scores judged on choreography, difficulty, and execution will earn them a $1,000 cash prize.
Red Bull Wooden Rhythm will take place on Saturday, December 6th. Doors open to the public at 6:00pm and the Main Event begins at 7:00pm. This event is free to the public.
Details
Main Event:
– 7 crews will compete: 6 invited regional trail crews and 1 wild card crew (no trail affiliation needed)
– Crews will consist of 3 members and 1 alternate (optional). Only 3 members will compete at once.
– Crews will have three runs and the lowest score will be dropped. The two highest runs will be added together for the crews final score.
– Crews have 60 seconds to complete their train.
– Trains will be judged on Choreography (50 points), Difficulty (25 points), and Execution (25 points) for 100 total points each run.
Wild Card Qualifying:
To include the entire regional BMX Trails scene, we will be opening up Red Bull Wooden Rhythm Wild Card Qualifier to any crew that was not invited. Wild Card practice and qualifying will take place December 6th from 4:00pm-6:00pm. The winner of the Wild Card Qualifier will compete against the 6 invited crews in the Red Bull Wooden Rhythm Main Event for the $1,000 top prize!
Qualifier Rules:
– There will be 12 spots available for crews of 3 riders. The first 12 crews to sign up on event day will be given the chance to qualify.
– Crews cannot have a professional bike rider (ask Red Bull Wooden Rhythm staff for approval if you are unsure of a rider’s eligibility).
– Wild Card crew members do not have to all be from a specific set of trails.
– Crews get two runs and the lowest score will be dropped.
– Crews have 60 seconds to complete their train.
– Wild Card Registration is from 11:00am-4:00pm.
– Trains will be judged on Choreography (50 points), Difficulty (25 points), and Execution (25 points) for 100 total points each run.
General Rules:
– All riders must sign a waiver.
– All riders must wear a helmet.
– All riders must be 18 years old or older.
– Professional riders not eligible to compete (ask Red Bull Wooden Rhythm staff for approval if you are unsure of a rider’s eligibility).
– All in attendance must follow The Wheel Mill’s general park rules.
– If you are invited as a crew, each crew member must be a local of that set of trails (unless approved by Red Bull Wooden Rhythm staff).
– Red Bull Wooden Rhythm staff reserve the right to make all final decisions on participant eligibility and production of event.
Event Day Timeline:
11:00am-1:00pm = Open Practice for invited and Wild Card Crews
1:00pm-4:00pm = Private Practice for invited Crews
We have a ton of great Black Friday deals! We will be open from 10am-10pm for you to get as much riding in as you’d like! While at the park, pick up one of our great deals:
– First 10 riders in the door get in for $10.50!
– Season Pass holders save 25% off all parts, protective gear, clothing, and tools in stock in our shop.
– All guests save 20% off all parts, protective gear, clothing, and tools in stock in our shop.
– Get a $50 gift card for $40! Limit 2 per person and not valid day of purchase.
– The Wheel Mill Gift Pack is just $50! Get a hoodie, sticker pack and a $25 gift card for friends and family. Hoodies and stickers are while supplies last.
– First 20 riders that are 18 or older get a free can of Red Bull!
We will be hosting Old School BMX Night at Jaunt BMX Night on Tuesday, November 18th. Come check out some old school BMX bikes at our bike show, ride in our Kick Turn Ramp Jam, and top off the night by watching Rad! It all starts at 6pm.
If you ride in a old school jersey kit or ride an old school bike save an additional $3!!
From the crew who brought you Projekt 50/50 and the Down & Derby Roller Disco comes their newest creation, MONSTER TRIKE NIGHT – Adult big wheel racing with a Monster Truck spirit, American Gladiator personality and WWE attitude. A night of fast pedaling, tires spinning, and big wheel racing!
We all had them when were kids, if you were lucky you had a Rambo themed big wheel or if you were real lucky you had the Night Rider big wheel with the ebrake. You would come around a corner, pedaling your little 7yr old heart out, pull that ebrake and the rear end would spin out.. That feeling of being 7yrs old again on a big wheel will come rushing back to you as soon as you sit in one of our Monster Big Wheels on Saturday November 1st.
Don’t have a big wheel? No problem, Monster Trike Night has a fleet of big wheels for you to test your skills on as you race head to head against friends, co-workers, and other racers. This is a 21+ event. Monster Trike Night will have a full cash bar available with a good portion of the proceeds going to The Wheel Mill.
9pm-11pm: Free for all races – Line up, race
11pm-Midnight: Grudge Matches – sign up to race your nemesis
Midnight – 1:30pm: Time Trials – sign up and race to qualify for the top 12 tournament
HOW MUCH IS IT?
$12 at the door, $6 with RSVP. To RSVP guests are asked to visit www.monstertrikenight.comand fill out the RSVP form
Come dressed up as character. Dressing in character is encouraged but not required.
Though this event is safe for all ages it is strictly a 21+ event.
The Wooden Welcome Jam will be hosted at the park Friday September 19th at 6pm. We’ll be hosting a series of events like foot down and lap challenges. As well, we’ll be BBQing and having some fun. Come hang out, have some fun and ride.
Our head designers, Mark and Mike Potoczny, are hosting their yearly Welcome Jam on September 20th at their trails in Aliquippa. It’s always a good time. Make sure you head out for a rad day of riding with friends!
Don’t forget The Wheel Mill will be hosting a pre-jam called The Wooden Welcome on September 19th! Foot Down and Lap Challenge will be going down. Hope to see you all there. The Wooden Welcome starts at 6pm.
