Major Taylor 1900 black racer

[DebW]

There is an article in today's Boston Globe about Major Taylor, the African-American racing prodigy from around 1900.

http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/cycling/articles/2006/07/24/a_black_athlete_changed_the_gears_of_cyclings_world/

Worcester just named a street in his honor. Yesterday was the George St. hill climb challenge. Anyone here go?

[tulip]

Major Taylor was a great athlete. I'm glad he's being recognized.

[mimitabby]

Thanks for telling us about him! I love finding out about heroes like this.
Major Taylor indeed!

[CorsairMac]

The Velodrome in Indianapolis is named after him and I think it's one of the few buildings that has retained it's name!

[Eden]

A couple of issues back in Bicycling magazine there was a very interesting article about Major Taylor and the Indiana U cycling team named after him that competes in the Little 500.

[Trek420]

tulip "Major Taylor was a great athlete. I'm glad he's being recognized."

I agree. About time.

Lance who? ;)