About Eric Holroyd
Lived 1916 – 2005 (aged 88–89). Eric Holroyd was a New Zealand sport cyclist.
Eric Holroyd (11 August 1916 – 2005) was a male athlete who competed for England at the 1950 British Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography Holroyd rode for Norwood Paragon CC and was considered for the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Holroyd represented the English team at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand in the cycling road race at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand.
He was the first member of the team to arrive in Auckland because he wished to live in New Zealand and arrived under the assisted immigration scheme. He had befriended New Zealand cyclist Allen Stone at the cycling world championships and agreed to stay with Stone when he arrived in New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Holroyd?
English cyclist (1916-2005)
When was Eric Holroyd born?
Eric Holroyd was born on 11 August 1916.
When did Eric Holroyd die?
Eric Holroyd died in 2005.
What was Eric Holroyd's occupation?
Eric Holroyd was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Eric Holroyd?
Eric Holroyd was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Holroyd. https://biography.guide/eric-holroyd-sport-cyclist/
MLA: "Eric Holroyd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-holroyd-sport-cyclist/.
Chicago: "Eric Holroyd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-holroyd-sport-cyclist/.
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