Congratulations to Sam Wood! Inducted into the British BMX Hall of Fame – Class of 2025 Outstanding Contribution to BMX

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 authentic Factory U.S. look. He quickly became a crowd favorite every time he climbed into the commentary tower.

Any National with Sam on the mic was guaranteed to have an electric atmosphere. If you check out some of the race archives from his time in the sport, there’s a good chance you’ll hear one of Sam’s classic one-liners mid-race. Sam was also the Skyway Freestyle MC and hosted the Holeshot comps, adding even more personality to the UKBMX scene.

He also served as Chairman of UKBMX for a period and did a fantastic job in that role — all while remaining one of the most likable characters in British BMX. Sam was featured on the Slough World Championships TV program and was a regular across the BMX media throughout the 1980s.