Category: Inductees

Lyndsey Gilmer rode for Redline (Ireland) and Hotshot (England) during her BMX career. Her first-ever race took place in Ireland at Walkinstown Park, Dublin, on a grass course with wooden ramps and no starting gate — just a rope. The starter would shout, “Ready, steady, go!” and drop it. In her first moto, Lyndsey’s pedal…

Neal Wood first appeared on the UKBMX race scene in 1985 as an unknown rider aboard a Robinson. Racing a limited National schedule in the 13s age group, he still managed to earn a UKBMX National No. 6 plate and shocked the field at the Champion of Champions at Perry Park—taking the win over UKBMX…

When it comes to the pioneer racers in the UK, Nicky Matthews is not only one of them but actually lined up on the gate and raced in the very first documented BMX race in the UK — at Brockwell Park. Nicky rode for Richard Barrington’s Team ACE alongside names like Andy Ruffell, Pete Middleton,…

The Scott-Webb family were all heavily involved in BMX during the very early years as part of the Ipswich Witches BMX Club. Debbie started riding in 1980 after seeing her brothers, Dean and Jason, get into the sport, and she quickly fell in love with it. Their dad, Barry, was also heavily involved behind the…

Sam Wood was not only the team manager for some of the UK’s biggest Factory Teams — including Skyway, Pro-Lite, and Raleigh — but also one of the best commentators ever to hold a microphone, even by today’s standards. Sam had style — not just in the pits, but in how he presented his teams with professionalism and that…

Craig Schofield began his racing career in 1981 at the Buckmore Park UKBMX National, where he won the 12X age group. Following this victory, Craig caught the attention of S&T Bikes, who immediately sponsored him, covering all his equipment and travel for the full UK National Series. After a brief period with the Mongoose Factory…

Billy’s involvement in British BMX dates back to the very beginning in 1980/81. He would hang out with his brother, Winnie Wright, and all the other guys from Westway Track. He even did some racing at Westway and could hold his own against the locals. You could often find him helping kids fix their bikes…

Jamie Staff will go down in British Cycling history as one of the few riders who won World Championships in multiple cycling disciplines. Jamie, from Ashford in Kent, burst onto the UK BMX national scene in 1984 when BMX was booming. He was quickly picked up to ride for the prestigious Raleigh Factory Team alongside…