The Major Taylor Cycling Club of Kansas City would like to invite you to our “Come Ride with Us” weekend, June 24-26, 2016. We have planned a great weekend full of cycling, good food, a live jazz night experience, and opportunities to network with other Major Taylor Clubs and local cyclists. TOUR OF THE KANSAS […]
Washington Post reporter Michael Kranish examines this overlooked trailblazer in a discussion of his book The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero. Overcoming rampant racism in his sport, Taylor became one of the most chronicled black men of his time. Join KC's Major Taylor Cycling Club, KC Public Library, and author Michael Kranish for a reception and discussion about Major Taylor's life and times.
Photo cred: Christian Mancinelli The Major Taylor Cycling Club of Kansas City will celebrate Juneteenth, the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy, with a bike ride. The tour will have 2 stops and is totally self supported. Meet at the Gregg Klice Community Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, […]
Bring friends and join the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Kansas City as we ride to celebrate Juneteenth, the Emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy. The tour will be about 19 miles, easy pace, with several stops. Feel free to meet us at each stop via car if that's better […]
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