Jim Hendry (cyclist)
Jim Hendry MBE (born 10 October 1939)[2] was a Scottish professional cyclist between 1965 and 1969. He began to coach in the 1960s before holding several voluntary management and coaching positions. He became British Cycling's Director of Racing in 1979 and was responsible for the selection and Management of Great Britain cycling teams. He was appointed British Cycling's Chief Executive in 1988 and was later general secretary.[3] Hendry was made an MBE for his services to cycling in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2007. He is British Cycling's honorary archivist.[1][4][5]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James David Hendry[1] |
| Born | 10 October 1939 Scotland United Kingdom |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team | |
| 1966 | Mottram Cycles[2] |
References
- Carlton Reid (17 June 2007). "Jim Hendry gets MBE". Bike Biz.
- "Jim Hendry". Cycling Website. Archived from the original on 4 May 2012.
- "50 Years Of British Cycling - The Eighties". British Cycling. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- "Sports Community recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours". UK Sports. 21 June 2007.
- "Top Honour For Hendry". British Cycling. 17 June 2007. Archived from the original on 6 March 2008.
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