About this episode

Tyler "Freakin" Reynolds shares his experience completing the Texas Triple Star in the Slowdown Singlespeed category.

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. For a full writeup and photo gallery of this episode visit BikesorDeath.com SHOW NOTES East Texas Showdown March 27th – 29th Use code getoffthecouch at checkout for 15% off Sea Otter Bikepacking Campout & After Party presented by Old Man Mountain April 16th – 19th RYDB Fest May 22nd – 24th Use code bikesordeath for 20% off the Community Overnighter registration

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Farnsworth

Guest: Tyler "Freakin" Reynolds

Topics covered

• biking
• racing
• Texas Triple Star
• Singlespeed category
• event statistics

Keywords

• Texas Triple Star
• Tyler Reynolds
• biking events
• Singlespeed racing
• Showdown Series

Sponsors

Old Man Mountain, Bikes or Death

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Showdown Series, Texas builder Kyle Gilbert

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