Harry Hall
Personal information
Born1928–29
Manchester, U.K.
Died28 October 2007 (aged 78)
New Mills, U.K.

Harry Hall (c. 1929 – 28 October 2007) was a British cycling mechanic and cycle shop owner.[1][2][3]

Hall was born in Manchester, U.K. in 1928 or 1929. An enthusiastic cyclist, in 1955 Hall gave up his job as a printer to establish Harry Hall Cycles. Hall and the shop became famous for providing neutral race service to Britain's biggest cycling events from 1962 to 1976. The shop also sponsored cyclists, including Paul Sherwen, Graham Jones and Jeff Williams. Hall passed the business on to his son in 1985 to return to racing, and was World Champion in his age category in 1989.[1][4]

Hall was described as "British cycling's most famous spannerman". In 1967, he was mechanic for Tom Simpson in the Tour de France. He was the last person to speak to Simpson before his death on Mont Ventoux.[1][4]

Hall died on 28 October 2007, aged 78, in New Mills.[1] In 2023, Harry Hall Cycles closed after 67 years.[4][5][6][7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Fotheringham, William (9 November 2007). "Obituary: Harry Hall". The Guardian.
  2. ↑ "Cycle hero Harry dies, 78". Manchester Evening News. 1 November 2007.
  3. ↑ "Harry Hall's Funeral Next Wednesday at New Mills". Cycling Weekly. 1 November 2007.
  4. 1 2 3 "About Us". Harry Hall Cycles.
  5. ↑ Wilkinson, Damon (18 October 2023). "One of Manchester city centre's oldest shops closes down". Manchester Evening News.
  6. ↑ Sidwells, Chris (5 February 2016). "Icons of cycling: Harry Hall Cycles". Cycling Weekly.
  7. ↑ Thewlis, Tom (19 October 2023). "Iconic Manchester cycle retailer closes down after over 60 years in business". Cycling Weekly.


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