Texas Toast Jam, Austin, May 29 2011 Credit: Photo by Richard Whittaker

It was hot and sweaty and dusty at the Eastside Drive in this weekend, but that made it perfect conditions for the Texas Toast Jam. Sponsored by BMX components firm Odyssey, the event was organized by local ramp designers including Taj Mihelich: Check out our shots of the inaugural three-day event.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.