Coming from the fiercely competitive NBMXA North West scene of the mid-1980s, Stacey Iddon was destined to be on two wheels from the very beginning. Her dad, Brian Iddon—known for his trademark Union Jack shirt—was himself a dedicated cruiser racer and was inducted into the NBMXA Hall of Fame in 1987. With her brother Jason and her mum Brenda heavily involved in the sport, BMX was truly a family affair.
Stacey’s dad first got her on a BMX when she was just two and a half years old, and by the age of three, she was already racing. Her first race was at Chorley, and she never looked back. She went on to become a World Champion, European Champion, and British & National Champion across EBA and BBMXA before stepping away from competitive racing in 1997.
Her standout moment came at the 1991 European Championships in Slough, where she took home the prestigious European Champion Trophy and joined the elite club of riders awarded a custom JIVE plate—a symbol of European BMX excellence. A few years earlier, Stacey had already made her mark on the world stage by winning the 1988 FIAC World Championships in Belgium.
Over her 13-year career, Stacey represented some of the sport’s top teams, including Kool Kit, Thruster, Ashtolinni, and Sunn, with her favourite bike always being Cyclecraft.
Her BMX heroes included Corine Dorland and Sarah-Jane Nichols, riders she looked up to as a young racer. She faced tough competition from the likes of Joey Gough, Katie Dayson, and Angie Robinson, and says she still follows Joey’s incredible riding today.
Stacey Iddon’s story is one of early talent, family dedication, and lasting influence in British BMX. From a little pink bike bought at a local toy shop to standing on top of European and World podiums, her journey captures the true spirit of BMX in the UK.
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