NAME:   Tyler McCaul
NICKNAME(S):    T Mac, Ty sticks, Pony Boy 
AGE:    20
HOMETOWN:    Aptos, CA
HOBBIES:   Digging, Skimboarding, Making stuff explode

HOW DID YOU GET INTO MT. BIKING: 

I just kind of grew up doing it.  I never even owned a BMX bike.  My first mt. bike was a 20 inch wheeled full suspension from Toys 'R Us and once that broke I upgraded to a bigger and better bike.  It was a 26 inch DH bike and I was only 9 and probably about 4'8" tall.  I think that I could barely even reach the pedals!

FAVORITE RACE OR CONTEST:

US Open is my favorite race and the Highland Claymore Challenge is my favorite contest.

BEST PLACE RIDING HAS TAKEN YOU: 

Fort William, Scotland for the '07 Worlds.  That place is sweet. 

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2010: 

Kokanee Crankworx Slopestyle in Whistler.  I've qualified to compete the past two years in a row but injured myself both years before I had a chance to show what I've got. 

DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY:   
Wake up early for some DH shuttle runs, eat a burrito, go to the beach, go to the jumps for an evening session, eat a fat sushi dinner, then go to a house party with all my friends and lots of girls, lots and lots of girls!

'09 HIGHLIGHTS:

3rd Place    Ranchstyle Slopestyle
Best Trick  Ranchstyle
3rd Place    Ranchstyle Dual Slalom
4th Place    Crankworx CO Slopestyle
8th Place    Claymore Challenge Slopestyle
9th Place    US Open Giant Slalom