Field of Dreams

In the plains of Kansas, freerider Tyler Bereman and builder Jason Baker are perfecting a dirt bike course that inspires riders to go big and unleash their creativity.

- NORA O'DONNELL

About 100 miles south of Kansas City and a mile west of the Missouri border, there's a sprawling cattle ranch in the Osage Plains where dreams come true. The land's heavy clay soil can be sculpted into a dirt bike course unlike any other, turning it into a mecca for freeriders seeking the ultimate playground.

A few years ago, pro rider Tyler Bereman had a vision. After building a career in supercross racing, he found he was happiest when he rode his dirt bike through the rolling hills of Southern California during his spare time. That natural terrain was where he could discover novel jumps and execute them with creativity. But what if he could build a course that combined all these features in one place?