Quote Originally Posted by Kimmyt
Hm, I was at a ride not long ago and kept getting passed by these really strong fast dudes in a paceline. They were 'Major Taylor Cycling Club'. I had never heard of the club, and wondered who Major Taylor was.... now I know! Cool!

K.
From the web link Surlygirl provided:
WHO WAS MAJOR TAYLOR?
Marshall W. “Major” Taylor (1878-1932), who lived in Worcester, was world cycling champion in 1899 and American sprint champion in 1900. Known as “the Worcester whirlwind” and “the colored cyclone,” he was the second black world champion in any sport (the first was bantamweight boxer George Dixon in 1891). More about Major Taylor and the effort in Worcester to put up a Major Taylor statue: www.majortaylorassociation.org

Oops...sorry...I see you probably read the same link I did...and NOW YOU KNOW!!! D'oh! (nice read, Regina! Sigh....)