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Winter 2022
Cycling events in Indianapolis, Dayton, Tulsa, and Worcester are set to honor 1899 world cycling champion Major Taylor, an African American trailblazer.
Save the date: July 24
George Street Bike Challenge
Photo by Pete Banach / SpokenShutter
See how fast you can pedal up George Street, a two-block quad-buster that was a training ground for 1899 world champion Major Taylor. It's one rider at a time against the clock in this steep uphill time trial in downtown Worcester, presented by Barney's Bicycle and the Seven Hills Wheelmen on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
And don't miss these opportunities to ride with our friends in other cities:
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Major Taylor Cycling Club of Oklahoma
Cycling clubs all over the map take inspiration from Major Taylor's life and roll out this remarkable history to their communities. Our newest Associated Clubs:

Other club kudos go to:

  • Major Taylor Cycling Club of Cincinnati for its Unity Ride in September


  • Chester Cycling (Pennsylvania) for its December bike giveaway at the Chester Boys & Girls Club (pictured)
Media moments
Major Taylor has been featured in recent stories from Boston, Hollywood, Atlanta, and elsewhere. Follow links from our media page to

The 1903 bike will be on loan from the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame for display March 5-Oct. 23 at the Indiana State Museum exhibit “Major Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World.”
In our humble opinion, the best-dressed cyclists are the ones wearing Major Taylor cycling jerseys. All sizes are now in stock!

Follow us on Twitter @MajorTaylor99 to stay up to date and #honorMajorTaylor.

Tailwinds,

Lynne Tolman