MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO SPONSORED RIDE This EVENT, Saturday August 20,
2022, marks the 123rd year anniversary of Marshall MAJOR TAYLOR
WINNING THE WORLD 1-mile championship in Montreal. TAYLOR WON THE
ONE-mile sprint, to become the first African American to win a world
championship in cycling and was our nation's first African American
sports hero. The MAJOR TAYLOR TRAIL KEEPERS BICYCLE RIDE IN CHICAGO
AND ITS SOUTHERN SUBURBS FEATURED A REVITALIZED STRETCH OF THE MAJOR
TAYLOR TRAIL AND SERVES AS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE TRAIL'S UPKEEP. With
options of 5, 26, 30, 44, 50, 64 or 89 miles, the ride had something
for everyone. Choose from ride options of 5, 26, 30, 44, 50, 64, or 89
miles -- mix and match your choice of five segments to customize your
experience. Registration and check in is from 7-7:30. A tribute to
MAJOR TAYLOR AND SPECIAL PRESENTATION IS FROM 7:30-7:55am. All rides
start at 8:00 a.m. in the cul de sac of Whistler Woods. This EVENT IS
ORGANIZED BY THE MAJOR TAYLOR TRAIL KEEPERS CHICAGO, Friends of the
MAJOR TAYLOR TRAIL, and MAJOR TAYLOR CYCLING CLUB CHICAGO. More
information on the bike routes can be found at
http://www.bicycleillinois.com/majortaylor/route/routes.htm
[http://www.bicycleillinois.com/majortaylor/route/routes.htm] Event
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