Jim Hendry

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(born 10 October 1939) was a Scottish professional cyclist wo rode between 1965 and 1969. Hendry began coaching in the 1960s before holding several voluntary management and coaching positions. He became

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'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. Hendry was made an MBE for his services to cycling in the

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in 2007. He is British Cycling's honorary

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