 On 20 November 2007 Reade was named "The Sunday Times" Young Sportswoman of the Year.Reade is still active in track racing but concentrated on BMX for the event's first inclusion in the Olympic Games in 2008.Having successfully defended her crown at the 2008 world championships, Reade was named the sole woman member of the United Kingdom BMX Olympic team by British Cycling on 9 July 2008.