Major Taylor Association - Events and Activities

Events and Activities

Major Taylor racing in Paris 1908

May 21, 2008
Major Taylor statue dedication
Worcester Public Library
Worcester, Mass.


Greg LeMond	Edwin Moses

Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond and three-time Olympic medalist Edwin Moses will be featured speakers at the public unveiling of the Major Taylor memorial from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the Worcester Public Library. Read more ...
    The statue of the "Worcester Whirlwind" created by sculptor Antonio Tobias Mendez is Worcester's first monument to an African-American.
    In addition to the noontime ceremony, there will be a morning bike ride and an evening panel discussion on race, sports, and Major Taylor's legacy, presented by Clark University's History Department and Higgins School of Humanities.
    For a look at the sculptor's work in progress, view the "Making of the Statue" slide show.

July 27, 2008
George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor
Main and George streets
Worcester, Mass.

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 annually since 2002 by Barney's Bicycle and the Seven Hills Wheelmen. The distance is 500 feet, and the average grade is 18 percent. For more information and to register, click here.

Past Events

November 27, 2007 "Marshall 'Major' Taylor" Book-signing by Marlene Targ Brill
September 23, 2007 Major Taylor Century
July 29, 2007 George Street Bike Challenge
September 24, 2006 Major Taylor Century
July 24, 2006 Major Taylor Boulevard Dedication Ceremony
July 23, 2006 George Street Bike Challenge
February 2006 Black History Month
October 2, 2005 Major Taylor Century
July 10, 2005 George Street Bike Challenge
May 21, 2005 Kissena Classic
April 21, 2005 Slide Show and Book-signing by Andrew Ritchie
February 20, 2005 Banff Mountain Film Festival -- World Tour
February 13, 2005 Major Taylor Reading Week
February 5, 2005 African American Festival
October 29, 2004 Metal Cowboy
October 10, 2004 Jack & Jill Bicycle Event
October 3, 2004 Major Taylor Century
July 25, 2004 George Street Bike Challenge
April 16, 2004 Book-signing -- "Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist"
February 15, 2004 Major Taylor Reading Week
November 1, 2003 "Worcester Whirlwinds: Bicycles and Weather"
September 28, 2003 Major Taylor Century
July 20, 2003 George Street Bike Challenge
June 25, 2003 Meet "the next Major Taylor"
June 21, 2003 Ride to Remember Major Taylor
April 27, 2003 Exploring the African American Experience in Cambridge: Major Taylor
February 16, 2003 Major Taylor Reading Week
October 12, 2002 Central Mass. Cyclo-Cross to End Homelessness
September 29, 2002 Major Taylor Century
July 28, 2002 George Street Bike Challenge
April 14, 2002 Riding High
January 21, 2002 "Keeping the Dream Alive"
January 5, 2002 Women's Day at Cycle Loft
October 13, 2001 Black Church Choirs Festival
September 30, 2001 Major Taylor Century
Feburary 3, 2001 African American Festival
October 2, 2000 Major Taylor Presentation
May 18-24, 2000 Major Taylor Week
January 31, 2000 Applebee's Grand Opening
September 1999 Artists' presentations
September 26, 1999 Major Taylor Century
August 1999 Photo display of statue designs
August 15, 1999 Larz Anderson Bicycle Show & Swap
July 23, 1999 Major Taylor Centennial Day
May 17, 1999 Bike Week Kickoff Party at Redbones
October 17, 1998 Worcester Black Choir Festival
September 12, 1998 Tatnuck Watershed Festival