Brett Craig Tag

02 Feb

Posted at 19:30h in archive by

chrisC_xup

Ten years ago today, the Okanagan scene lost one of its prominent figures. Chris Cayford was the BMX guy at the local bike shop and was well known for putting on the Winfield bowl jams. He rode everything, including flatland, and brought the Whitehorse tradition of shoveling skateparks in the winter time with him to Kelowna.

For years, the BK crew (Mat Ridgeway, Matt Desson etc.) continued putting on the Winfield bowl jams in Chris’ memory. The jam was always held in March and was usually the first jam of the year in BC. The jams had some memorable moments, including Brett Craig (RIP) driving from Saskatchewan to ride the jam only to have to turn around right afterwards and drive 20+ hours home, and Dom Mach doing this crazy over double peg out of the bowl. The jam hasn’t happened for a few years, but there are talks of a ten year jam happening this year.

For all of us who knew Chris, he’s remembered fondly.

21 May

Posted at 10:29h in archive by



A sad day in Canadian BMX, Brett Craig (aka Park Dog) from North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away yesterday. Friends will remember him as one of the nicest and kindest guys ever. Brett earned the nickname “Park Dog” for his amazing tech skills on a bike. He will be greatly missed across the country. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family and closest friends at this time.