After 60 Years of Producing Top-Quality Cycles, New Hampshire Retailer Closes Down

After a long journey of six decades, the iconic cycle retailer has announced to closing its doors marking the culmination of a remarkable era in the cycling community. The legacy of the Harry Hall Cycles starting from 1955 has come to an end.

With this closure, many fond memories have left a deep mark on the cycling community. This article chronicles the journey of the cycle retailer and the reason behind its discontinuation. 

End of a remarkable era for the cycling enthusiasts

One of the first cycle retailers in the city of UK, the brand was owned by Graham Hall. In their journey of 67 years, they have ensured to provide the best cycling experience to the community. Being a family-owned business, they targeted a wide range of customers encompassing children, commuters, and cycling enthusiasts. 

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Based on the reporting of Cycling Weekly, the news has been confirmed by the cycle brand on their website stating, “It saddens me to announce that after 67 years the shop is now closed. We’ve many fond memories of working with the cyclists of Manchester (& around). We’ve met many nice people and been lucky to work in an industry that was also ‘our past time’.”

The message conveys nostalgia while reminiscing the nostalgia attached to the brand garnering support and friendship over the years. Hall confirmed this news while expressing his gratitude to the ones who trusted Harry Hall Cycles wishing many more happy hours on the road to the cycling enthusiasts. 

A family legacy rooted in history

It was Graham Hall’s father who took the initiative in opening the family business extending his commitment to add a friendly and personal touch while delivering high-quality cycling gear to the customers. This business traced the business landscape of the city of Manchester.  

Starting the business from a small shop on Hyde Road to shifting to a large retail unit on Cathedral Street exhibits the brand’s journey from a local establishment to the leading city center cycle shops in the UK. 

Harry Hall has acquired acclamation due to his prowess in bike mechanics and has even served during the Tour de France working as the bike mechanic for cycling legend Tom Simpson. The journey of Harry Hall Cycles has been adorned with ups and downs. The brand underwent a devastating experience when an IRA bomb in 1996 destroyed a major portion of the shopping district forcing them to shift to the basement of Manchester’s Corn Exchange. It was in 2007 that Hall passed away at the age of 78. 

Hence, the long journey of Harry Hall Cycles is filled with a rich history, and even after their closure, their legacy will continue to live in the heart of cycling enthusiasts of Manchester and even beyond. Their dedication to evolving the nature of the business has created a positive impact on the cycling community at large.

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