Reg Harris [SEP] place of death
1950, and was runner-up in 1949 and 1951.
He retired in 1957 to devote himself to business interests, none of which suited his tastes or abilities. He managed Fallowfield Stadium, renamed the "Harris Stadium"; he was involved in various abortive ventures associated with Raleigh; and he started a 'Reg Harris' bicycle manufacturing business in Macclesfield which lasted three years before folding. He then worked in sales promotion for the 'Gannex' raincoat company, before working for two plastic foam producers.
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to Leicester, but was narrowly beaten by Bull in the final and had to settle for the silver medal. He continued to cycle almost to his death.
Legacy.
A memorial to his achievements can be found in the National Cycling Centre in Manchester.
Harris's achievements are marked annually with the Reg Harris Sportive, organised by his family and friends. The inaugural event on 25 August 2013 raised money for charities.
In popular culture, Harris is referenced in the Hancock's Half Hour episode 'The Junkman