Winter Welcome Jam 2018 & Uncovered Stop 2

Adding to the tradition at the Wheel Mill in Pittsburgh

5 Mar 2018

Sometimes it's just all about building cool stuff and riding with friends. Stan Croman over-under with the Cranman during the Uncovered comp.

Eric “Zoolander” Miller clicks a proper no footed x-up.

The Odyssey team made the trip to The Wheel Mill this year for The Welcome Jam. Gary Young stretches a classic no hander.

What can I say that hasn’t already been said? Chris Doyle, everybody.

Isaac 'Groundchuck' McCrea has been such a huge influence on the Pittsburgh, PA BMX scene over the years. It’s awesome to see him on the bike regularly these days.

The Halahan brothers have quickly become a pillar of the Western Pennsylvania BMX scene. Lukas showing that “Groundchuck” inspired style with, younger brother Nathan, in tow.

Nathan Osche clears the bar during the Old School Bunny Hop Contest.

Tommy Dugan was on judging duties during the Longest Fakie competition.

Uncovered is all about finding hidden talent. Broc Raiford was one of the judges for the event. Nose manual to 180 of the diving board between heats

Uncovered Stop 1 Winner, Mad Mike Guth, gap to pegs from coast to coast!

Mason Ritter’s bag of tricks is full of unbelievable maneuvers. Vader across the diving board during the Uncovered comp.

Words and photos by Murphy Moschetta

"The Welcome Jam has become a tradition here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each year Mike and Mark Potoczny throw a jam at The Wheel Mill bike park. Over the past 5 years the event has grown, bringing together riders from every level of BMX, from all over. Riders take part in challenges like Longest Fakie, Best Tabletop, and Lap Challenge. Welcome Weekend was huge this year with the addition of Brian Kachinsky and Van Homan’s Uncovered contest series making stop 2 of 3 the day after Welcome Jam. Uncovered aims to shine a light on relatively unknown talent in BMX." - MM