Hutch BMX was founded in 1979 by bicycle store owner Richard Hutchins in Pasadena, Maryland.

The company introduced (PROFILEs' frames) as their first model (Hutch Pro Racer) in 1981.

Shop owner Richard Hutchins noticed many young BMX enthusiasts wanted bike parts which were only available on the West Coast.

Hutchins then found PROFILE, a manufacturer to make BMX bicycle frames and forks, and he put his brand name "Hutch" on them.

He then hired and sponsored the best riders he could find: Tim Judge, Rich Farside and Toby Henderson.