Inductees 2024

Craig Schofield began his racing career in 1981 at the Buckmore Park UKBMX National, where he won the 12s 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…

Val Hyde is another unsung hero of BMX, whose tireless behind-the-scenes efforts have made an immense contribution to the sport. Her impressive résumé 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…

Few names are as well known in British BMX as Carlo Griggs. Starting BMX in 1983, Carlo made an immediate impact in amateur competitions and was quickly picked up to ride for Prolite before soon joining Skyway. Carlo became a household name in 1986 when he wowed BMX Beat audiences with his high airs and variations. That…

Adele Croxon, hailing from the North West, was one of the mid-’80s riders who quickly rose to prominence in the UK after discovering BMX and entering the race scene. Before long, Adele was winning National and British Championship titles, riding for teams such as Boss, the powerhouse Titan Team, Cyclecraft, and later Giant/Mosh. Adele competed…

If you read the early issues of Official BMX, BMX News, or later BMX Weekly, or if you were there at the start of BMX in the UK, you might know that Don Smith was one of the key figures and pioneers of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Before BMX, Don was a multi-time European Motorcycle Trials…

Starting out in the early ’80s, Jess Dyrenforth became a staple name in the mid-to-late-’80s BMX scene. Known for some of the era’s biggest airs in the ROM performance bowl, Jess quickly became a regular feature in BMX Action Bike and RAD magazines. After numerous early sponsorships, Jess was eventually picked up by the dream GT team, touring with…

There are definitely a few key pioneers who helped launch BMX in the UK, and one of the most prominent figures is Geoff Wiles. Coming from the road and track cycling world, Geoff is a former Professional National Champion and a multiple medallist at both the Masters National Championships and the World Championships. Geoff, alongside…

Alice Temple was from Notting Hill, London, just around the corner from the famous Alpine Action. In the 1970s, she was into skateboarding, then roller skating, before discovering BMX at the start of the 1980s. Alice would hang out with her BMX friends at Westway, just a short ride from her home, and took part in…

From the ’80s to the present day, Stu has contributed immensely to BMX. In 1989, he opened Backyard Skates in Hastings, during a time when the BMX industry was entering some of its darkest years. As a pro active in the scene from the start, Stu recognised the need for BMX jams and contests to…

Mike Pardon began racing in the early ’80s, quickly making a name for himself in the emerging sport. Signed by Alan Woods for Torker, he became the UK’s number two racer behind Andy Ruffell before shifting his focus to freestyle. Mike adapted his skills rapidly, mastering early BMX flatland and quarter-pipe riding, and rose quickly…

A larger-than-life, charismatic personality who radiated enthusiasm and a positive attitude, David Duffield’s energy overflowed into the sport of Bicycle Motocross. As the Marketing Manager at Halfords’ Head Office, he ventured to the 1980 New York Cycle Show on a fact-finding mission. Upon witnessing the immense growth and success of Bicycle Motocross across the USA,…

Fids, real name Mark Findlay, first discovered BMX during its ’80s boom period while living in Ramsgate, Kent. Not long after, he found the legendary Gillingham skatepark, where he started to develop his riding ability. From that point on, Fids was off on his life journey. Fids not only ripped on a bike; he also…