Monster Energy's Bryce Tryon Takes First Place In the Pro Men's BMX Contest at Monster Army Recon Tour in Texas
Full Podium Sweep in Pro Men Division with Monster Army Riders Colin Akerman in 2nd Place and Remy Reynolds in 3rd Place
16-Year-Old Saige Thunstrom (Monster Army) Takes 1st Place in the Pro Women's Competition
Sport Class Men: Monster Army's Jake Rutkowitz Earns 1st Place, Aaden Reed Finishes in 2nd Place
LONGVIEW, Texas, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Recon Tour is back! Monster Energy congratulates team rider Bryce Tryon on taking first place in the Pro Men's division at the Monster Army Recon Tour competition in Longview, Texas, this weekend. In the first stop of the revamped event series dedicated to BMX progression, the 24-year-old from Lodi, California, took the win in a full podium sweep for Monster athletes. He was joined on the podium by 19-year-old Monster Army rider Colin Akerman from Bayville, New Jersey, in second place and 18-year-old Remy Reynolds from West Palm Beach, Florida, in third place.
In the Pro Women's Competition, 16-year-old Monster Army rider Saige Thunstrom from Menifee, California, took first place. The Sport Class Men event saw 16-year-old Monster Army athlete Jake Rutkowitz from Palmerton, Pennsylvania, earn first place. He was joined by 16-year-old Aaden Reed from Cleveland, Ohio, in second place.
On May 17, the Monster Army Recon Tour returned after a 10-year hiatus with its first tour stop at Dodson Action Sports Park in Longview, Texas. The BMX competition series offers a platform for emerging amateur riders, while also providing professional riders with an opportunity to compete for Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) ranking points in the United States.
In Saturday's Pro Men Final, Monster Energy's Bryce Tryon worked the course with a high-speed, action-packed run to claim the victory. Standouts included a 540 flair, a backflip barspin to no-hander, and a massive one-footed tabletop for the win. Tryon launched his BMX career 10 years ago as a young rider on the original Recon Tour.
'So stoked that I get to add another Recon Tour trophy on my wall at home. It's been 10 years. So stoked that Recon Tour is back!' said Monster Energy's Tryon upon taking the win in Texas.
In a full podium sweep, second place went to Monster Army rider Colin Akerman with moves like huge 540s and backflip tabletops. Finishing in third place, Monster Army athlete Remy Reynolds stoked the crowd with a run that included a backflip double tailwhip.
In the Pro Women's Competition, Monster Army rider Saige Thunstrom took first place. In her first pro contest, Thunstrom put down big moves like truck driver on the box and a one-handed tabletop on the big quarter pipe for the victory.
'Stoked to be out here for the first round of the Recon Tour in Longview. Can't wait to hit the second one in Premises!' said Thunstrom upon getting the win in Texas.
The Sport Class Men event saw Monster Army athlete Jake Rutkowitz rise into first place. After taking a hard crash on his first run of the final, he recovered by stomping his second run perfectly. Jake went fast, high, and had big tricks like flair barspin and 360 double tail whip.
'I'm so stoked to win. I started off with a hard crash, and, to come back from that, I didn't think I was going to be able to. I'm super happy, honestly,' said Rutkowitz.
Rutkowitz was joined on the podium by Aaden Reed in second place. Working the entire course, Reed put down a flawless run, including a perfect 360 backflip to stoke the Longview crowd.
Make sure to stay tuned! Stop two of the 2025 Monster Army Recon Tour will be contested on June 14 at Premises Park in Tucson, Arizona.
For more on Bryce Tryon, Saige Thunstrom, Colin Akerman, Jake Rutkowitz, Aaden Reed, Remy Reynolds, and the Monster Energy BMX team, visit www.monsterenergy.com. Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for updates from the 2025 BMX season.
For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser.
About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com.
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