Harry D. Elkes (28 February 1878 – 30 May 1903) was an American cyclist.

[1] Elkes held the world record for "paced-cycle racing" during most of his career and just prior to his fatal accident had achieved a new 5 Miles World Record (going that distance in 6 minutes, 12 1/5 seconds)[2] as well as achieving world's records for 10 and 15 miles.

[3] Major Taylor called Elkes in his autobiography "one of the greatest middle-distance riders that ever pedalled a bicycle.

"[4] Elkes died in an cycling accident at Charles River Track in Cambridge, Massachusetts, aged 25.

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