Jim Hendry (cyclist)

Jim Hendry
Personal information
Full name James David Hendry[1]
Born (1939-10-10) October 10, 1939
 Scotland
 United Kingdom
Team information
Discipline Road
Role Rider
Professional team(s)
1966 Mottram Cycles[2]
Infobox last updated on
28 May 2008

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 later general secretary. 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][3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 Carlton Reid (17 June 2007). "Jim Hendry gets MBE". Bike Biz.
  2. 1 2 "Jim Hendry". Cycling Website.
  3. "Sports Community recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours". UK Sports. 21 June 2007.
  4. "Top Honour For Hendry". British Cycling. 17 June 2007.


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