British BMX Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees
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Congratulations, Lee Reynolds! Inducted into The British BMX Hall Of Fame Class of 2023
Lee Reynolds started riding BMX in 1981. After initially riding dirt jumps he built his own wedge ramp and quarter pipe and just 2 years later he learned how to air! By the mid 80s Lee was appearing in magazines and riding in UKBFA comps. He was an early pioneer of halfpipe riding while much of bmx was still rooted in quaterpipes. At age 16, Lee was picked up to Ride for Hutch and later rode for Haro and Airwalk. In the 80s, he progressed his huge airs, stretched variations and his unique style marked him out at comps including Bercy Paris and the legendary 2HIP series. He caught the eye…
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Congratulations, Scott Dick! Inducted into The British BMX Hall Of Fame Class of 2023
Scott Dick is well known on the UK BMX race scene as a legendary commentator and someone who has dedicated his life to growing the sport of BMX. Scott’s BMX journey started some 41 years ago when he was Track Director of the fabled Westway track in West London (his wife Margaret also handled admin and finish-line duties). After Westway, Scott became Chairman at Hillingdon Hawks BMX club, and when his son Alex began racing at 3 years old, Scott, Marg and their 3 kids became regulars on the UK and European race circuit. As Scott’s presence and reputation grew, he was invited onto the Board of GBBMXF and the…
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Congratulations, Jane Windle! Inducted into The British BMX Hall Of Fame Class of 2023.
Jane Windle was first introduced to BMX as a teenager by her dad, Les Windle, who saw an amazing opportunity and he opened one of the first BMX shops, “HOTSHOT BMX” in Kidlington 1979/80. Jane’s first race was with the boys at Buckmore Park with a paper plate and Skateboard helmet. As the HOTSHOT team progressed so did she, bringing home the number one plate that year for Hotshot in Senior Powderpuffs in the first official year of National racing in the UK in 1981. As ambitious as always, and with visits to the USA to race in the Jag World Championships in Las Vegas, Jane picked up sponsorship with…
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British BMX Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inductees
Pioneer Female RacerJane Windle Male RacerTom Lynch Female RacerLuli Adeyemo Pioneer InfluencerThe Higginson Family Pioneer FreestyleInput from DIG BMX and RIDE ON BMXLee Reynolds King of DirtKeith Duly FreestylerInput from DIG BMX and RIDE ON BMXJerry Galley Pioneer RacerPete Middleton Outstanding Contribution to FreestyleInput from DIG BMX and RIDE ON BMXGeoff Catlow Outstanding Contribution to BMXPhil Townsend The David Maw Lifetime Achievement AwardScott DickAndy Ruffell