It’s been a year of fun, triumph, and brotherhood for James Tyrcha, the reigning Mr. Ramrod. This weekend, he’ll pass the crown, or, in his case, the sexy leather uniform hat, to his successor.

The Mr. Ramrod 2024 contest is Sunday at 9 p.m. at the legendary neighborhood leather bar. The event will be hosted by Elimination Onyx, himself a former Mr. Ramrod. Both talked with OutSFL about the past year and expectations of the new winner.

“I am looking for a very authentic person that is willing and able to do the work for our South Florida leather and kink community,” Tyrcha said. “I want to see the contestants' true hearts and emotions during the contest. I want to know who they are and what drives their passions in life.” 

Elimination is looking for someone to carry on the values of the bar.

“[I’m looking for] someone who is willing to be inclusive, understanding the importance of representing the South Florida leather community, and will overall be a great ambassador of the Ramrod. Hopefully, they represent us on the International level and uplift the name, character, and reputation of all Mr. Ramrods' that walked that stage prior.”

Inclusivity is important to this leather community, and no one knows that more than Tyrcha, who is the first trans man to hold the title.