Tyler "Freakin" Reynolds and the First Texas Triple Star

In 2025 the Texas Triple Star was born.

Complete all three events in the Texas Showdown Series, in the same category, within a calendar year, and you'll earn a handmade belt buckle crafted by Texas builder Kyle Gilbert.

Last year the series became official with the addition of West Texas Showdown, and seven riders stepped up to attempt the full trilogy.

By the end of the year only one rider was left standing.

Tyler "Freakin" Reynolds.

Racing in the Slowdown Singlespeed category, Tyler completed the entire series and etched his name into Showdown history.

Tyler's Triple Star Stats

ETS – 1d 9h 37m — 2nd place
CTS – 1d 4h 37m — 1st overall
WTS – 1d 15h 45m — 1st place

Total Time: 4d 5h 59m The time to beat for the Slowdown SS category.

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