Congratulations to Val Hyde! Inducted into the British BMX Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Outstanding Contribution to BMX Category

Val Hyde is another unsung hero of BMX, whose tireless behind the scenes efforts have made an immense contribution to the sport. Her impressive resume includes physically helping to build some of UKBMX Region 9’s premier tracks, such as Hillingdon, Slough, High Wycombe, and Hounslow—all pivotal landmarks in UK BMX history.

Val dedicated countless hours to the UKBMX offices, often collaborating with individuals like Bridget Hayes and Carole Gosling. She became the go-to person for resolving challenges, whether registering riders after deadlines, managing names and numbers, or handling a variety of administrative tasks. Val also played a key role in organizing the iconic Hillingdon coach trips to Slagharen, Holland, and other major European races.

Beyond administration, Val served as a committed official at key events, working tirelessly during the 1986 IBMXF World Championships in Slough and again for EBA at the 1996 UCI World Championships in Brighton. Her involvement spanned numerous organizations, including UKBMX, IBMXF, EBA, NBMXA, BBMXA, FIAC, BCF and UCI.

On the racing front, both of Val’s sons, Chris and Bobby, enjoyed illustrious BMX careers. Chris earned multiple national number one plates in UKBMX and EBA and was crowned IBMXF World Champion in 1990 in France.

In summary, Val Hyde has consistently gone above and beyond in her dedication to supporting BMX riders and the sport as a whole. We extend our deepest gratitude for her remarkable contributions and proudly induct her into the British BMX Hall of Fame, Class of 2024, in the Outstanding Contribution to BMX category.