New Book Surveys Black Cyclists from Major Taylor’s Era to Today
A book review of Black Cyclists: The Race for Inclusion, by Robert J. Turpin.
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Cycling and Civil Rights Icon Major Taylor Finally Gets the Documentary He Deserves
‘Major Taylor: Champion of the Race’ will air on PBS in May.
Here Are Eight Groups Making Cycling More Inclusive
From Major Taylor Cycling Clubs to the Gift of Gravel in northern California, we applaud the groups getting more people on bikes.
Major Taylor’s Apostles: Louis Watson, Harry Hollis, and Ken Farnum
The riders who followed in the tracks of Major Taylor, the pioneering Black champion cyclist of the 1890s and early 1900s.
New Novel Based on Major Taylor’s Life Delivers Drama and American Tragedy
A book review of THE BLACK CYCLONE: Major Taylor, a Hero the World Forgot.
New Major Taylor Documentary Premieres Feb. 26
'Major Taylor: Champion of the Race' explores both the triumph and tragedy of "the fastest man in the world."
Woody Hedspath: ‘Major Taylor Number Two’
Major Taylor wasn't the only great Black American cyclist of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Major Taylor in Line for Congressional Gold Medal
The bipartisan bill would bestow the highest civilian honor on the first African American cycling world champion.
Recommended reading: “The fastest bicycle rider in the world”
The autobiography of world champion Marshall "Major" Taylor is a compelling story for any cycling fan, and particularly pertinent for Americans.
Pro bike: Major Taylor’s 1903 Peugeot track bike
Wooden rims, a unique position, and an adjustable stem highlight Taylor's race bike