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Dec
31

Major Taylor Birthday Ride from RiverScape

Meet at the pavilion at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH 45402

This is a social/family ride (all are welcome) and will be at a leisurely pace. The ride will follow the Mad River Trail towards Huffman Dam. The ride will be between 8 and 15 miles depending on the weather. There is a turnaround point at Eastwood Park for those who prefer a shorter distance. There will also be a longer route available for those who desire to go father (if we are blessed with good weather). Wear your layers as appropriate. We look forward to you joining the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton to celebrate cycling history!!

Helmets are required for this ride as they are for all club rides. More details can be found here:

https://www.meetup.com/major-taylor-cycling-club-of-dayton/events/265665...

Come join Major Taylor Cycling Clubs from around the world celebrate Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor (November 26, 1878 - June 21, 1932) "The Worcester Whirlwind". Major Taylor won the sprint event at the 1899 world track championships in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to become the first African American to achieve the level of world champion in cycling and the second black athlete to win a world championship in any sport. Follow this link for more information on the history of Marshall "Major" Taylor;
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-unknown-story-of-the-black-cy...
 

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