major taylor

donny brings up an glaring deficiency in our sport today, and as self-appointed local two-wheeled keeper of the flame, i mentioned in a comment major taylor, who was america's first true cycling star, back at the turn of the previous century.

well, since you and i know that nobody reads blog comments, i thought i'd give major taylor his due here, too, in the hopes that folks newer to the sport will gain a new perspective [which is what i try to do, believe or not].

i really regret my inability to post photos here, because photos show him to be quite an elegant man, full of grace on the bike. go to these links, and spend some time learning about the man who brought a great sport to our shores.

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the major taylor society

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the major taylor association

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team major taylor

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the major taylor velodrome

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please spend some time learning about this dedicated individual,

and of the efforts of many who have labored to keep his spirit alive.

and donny, thanks for bringing up the subject in the first place.