Author: British BMX Hall of Fame
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British BMX Hall of Fame Podcast with Robert Cardoza | Steven Spielberg, Kuwahara & the Legendary E.T. Bike Chase
On the British BMX Hall of Fame Podcast, we have Robert Cardoza, one of the riders who appeared in a well-known movie you might have heard of called E.T. Robert these days is married to British BMX Hall of Fame 2023 inductee and the first official UKBMX National Number 1 girl (1981), Jane Windle. Robert…
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Charles Townsend on Racing the 1986 IBMXF World Championships at Slough
This podcast features Charles Townsend reflecting on his trip to the UK in 1986 to race the IBMXF World Championships at Slough while still an amateur rider for Hutch. Charles talks about travelling from the United States with his Hutch teammate Eric Carter, his first impressions of the Slough track, and racing overseas for the…
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Melanie Osborne
Melanie Osborne’s BMX journey began in 1982 in an unexpected way. While watching her friend Chris Potter race, his parents were speaking with sponsors SRE about supporting their son and happened to mention Melanie’s natural speed and cycling ability. At the time, Melanie had never raced BMX, never ridden on a BMX track, and did…
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British BMX Hall Of Fame Podcast – Eric Rupe
We talk to Mongoose’s Eric Rupe about the 1984 Kellogg’s BMX Series, winning Round 1 at Hounslow, the disqualification in Birmingham, and finishing 2nd overall behind Nelson Chanady.
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Tracey Long Clapton
Tracey Long Clapton is the founder of T.C. Cycling Skills and Coaching and has been involved in BMX for more than four decades. Her journey began in Cornwall during the early years of BMX in the United Kingdom. In 1981, Tracey’s parents helped build one of the region’s first BMX tracks at Kellsters Farm in Hugus, home…
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British BMX Hall of Fame 2026: Accommodation & Camping Information
Planning to attend the British BMX Hall of Fame 2026 on Saturday, 7th November at Donington Park Farmhouse? If you’re travelling from around the UK or overseas, here are some nearby accommodation options: Donington Manor Hotelhttps://doningtonmanorhotel.co.uk The Priest House Hotelhttps://thepriesthouse.co.uk Melbourne View Hotelhttps://melbourneviewhotel.co.uk Hilton East Midlands Airporthttps://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/emahnhn-hilton-east-midlands-airport Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airporthttps://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/derby/emlap/hoteldetail Radisson Blu East Midlands Airporthttps://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-east-midlands-airport Want to…
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British BMX Hall Of Fame – Brian Patterson
We talk about the US Number 1 Pro at the time, Brian Patterson, racing in the UK during the 1984 Kellogg’s TV Series, passing Harry Leary in round 6, and getting disqualified for a gate infringement in that same race. Brian came back to the UK again in 1985 and really showed the inspired UK racers…
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British BMX Hall of Fame 2026 | November 7th | Donington Park Farmhouse
Be part of the greatest celebration of British BMX history. The British BMX Hall of Fame 2026 is your chance to stand shoulder to shoulder with the legends, pioneers, brands, and organisations that built the foundations of the sport in Great Britain. From the early trailblazers to the modern icons keeping the culture alive, this…
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2005 BCF British Championships
Elite Kelvin Batey Junior Chris JacksonJunior Women Charlie Phillips 19+ Nigel Page30+ Geth Shooter 16 Lewis Lacey15 Alex Deakin14 Aaron Curry13 Mathew Masterson12 Andrew Cameron11 Ryan Stack10 Bradley Minns9 Brad Spick8 Conrad Pullen7 Reece Brownson6 & Under Kye White Cruiser40+ Jamie Vince30/39 Alan Hill16+ Dale Holmes13/15 Daniel Thorne12 & Under Curtis Manaton Women 25+ Cruiser…
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British BMX Hall of Fame 2026 Announcement / Favourite UK Magazine Race Shots
In this episode, Paul and I talk about the announcement of the date and location for the 2026 British BMX Hall of Fame, taking place on November 7th at Donington Park Farmhouse. We also dive into some of our favourite UK BMX race photos featured in British magazines over the years, including classic shots of…