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Interview – Dave Morris
Teams you rode for? Curtis, Ammaco, Shadow Racing and Hot Wheels. What year did you start racing? Quite late to the party, so it was early 1983. Do you remember your very first race? How did it go? Bournemouth 83. A load of us went on a coach from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, cramming all the bikes…
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The Second Generation of UKBMX & NBMXA
I think it’s fair to say these photos capture some of the second generation of UKBMX and NBMXA racers competing under the EBA banner, taken at Hounslow in 1989. By then, most of the big name UK Pro Class stars from the 80s, the magazines, the Kellogg’s era, the NEC, Earls Court, TV appearances, and…
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Scotland’s First BMX Track and Event – Whithaugh Park, April 12, 1981
Scotland’s First BMX Track and Event – Whithaugh Park, April 12, 1981 Whithaugh Park was designed and built by Mongoose’s Malcolm Jarvis, the Jarvis family, and a small crew. In just one week of construction, the track was completed and ready for Scotland’s first official BMX race a UKBMX National event held on April 12,…
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British BMX Hall of Fame Inductees 2022, 2023 & 2024
We are now heading into our fourth year since the inception of the British BMX Hall of Fame. Here’s a recap of the inductees so far. 2022 Inductees Pioneer Influencers: Malcolm Jarvis & Sue Jarvis Male Racer: Geth Shooter Pioneer Female Racer: Sarah-Jane Nichols Pioneer Male Racer: Alan Woods Pioneer Freestyler: Neil Ruffell Female Racer:…
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Interview – Dave Thomas
When did you start BMX racing, and what was your first race? I started racing in 1980, and my first ever race was at Redditch. I finished 5th in the final in the 17 plus category, and that was enough to give me the BMX bug. What was your local track? Originally my local track…
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Britain’s 1988 FIAC World Champions
Photo taken at the 1988 BBMXA British Championships, featuring all nine FIAC British World Champions from a month earlier at the FIAC World Championships in Belgium, where each rider won their individual class. Left to right: Philip Shirtliff, Gary O’Brien, Lisa Wright, Daniel Worthington, Pete Dymott, Shauna Godber, Tony Gilham, Stacey Iddon and Kerie J.…
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2024 British BMX Hall of Fame wrap-up
The 2024 British BMX Hall of Fame is officially wrapped up. Our team would like to extend heartfelt condolences to one of this year’s inductees, Fids, honored in the King of Dirt category, following the sad news of his passing. Rest in peace, Fids. This year, we inducted 14 incredible individuals. Although we couldn’t host…
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British BMX Hall of Fame’s David Maw Lifetime Achievement Award Category
Even today, David Maw’s BMX career and accolades would be tough to match. He won every British title multiple times in both UKBMX and NBMXA during the 80s. David also won European titles and was a three-time World Champion, with wins in Japan (1984), Canada (1985), and Slough, England (1986). Tragically, we lost David in…
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British BMX Hall of Fame for 2024
We’re close to rolling out our inductees for the British BMX Hall of Fame for 2024. With no event this year, we plan to announce each inductee online with both videos and bios, starting in November on all our web and social channels. Before we begin, I want to thank a few people and sponsors.…
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RIP Harry Leary
One of the most iconic names in BMX history, Harry Leary, has passed away. Social media is already filled with tributes, memories, and some of the most legendary photos of Harry, including this one from when he graced the cover of BMX Weekly during his time in the UK racing the Anglo American Cup at…
