What we’re about
Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton is an organization whose purpose is to promote cycling to novice, intermediate, and advanced riders, focusing on skill development, safety, physical fitness, and training. The Club is named in honor of Marshall "Major" Taylor, an African American professional cyclist and the World Cycling Champion in 1888 among other awards and accolades.
Please note many of our club members are not on the meet up site; so regardless of the number you see coming there will be others to ride with you on all posted rides. We welcome each of you to any of our rides. Please read the ride descriptions and join the ride that best fits your pace and cycling objectives.
We look forward to riding with you soon!
More about Marshall "Major" Taylor
Marshall "Major" Taylor was an African-American professional cyclist. Even by modern cycling standards, Taylor could be considered the greatest American sprinter of all time.
"Taylor's legacy lies in his willingness to challenge racial prejudice as an African American athlete in the white-dominated sport of cycling. He was also hailed as a sports hero in France and Australia. Taylor, who became a role model for other athletes facing racial prejudice and discrimination, was "the first great black celebrity athlete" and a pioneer in his efforts to challenge segregation in sports. He also paved the way for others facing similar circumstances. Taylor explained in his autobiography that he had no other African Americans to offer him advice and "therefore had to blaze my own trail."
In 2023, we are ALL Major Taylor, and still facing similar racial prejudices that he had the will to overcome more than 125 years ago.
We continue the legacy, so one day we will all, "Live Free, Live Well, and Ride Free"
Angela Jenkins
President, MTCCD
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Welcome Social (Everyone Invited)West Social Tap & Table, Dayton, OH
To kick off the riding season, the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton invites everyone (members and non-members) to join us for our social, kickoff ride on Saturday Apr 27th at 9:15 AM. This will depart and return to West Social (1100 W Third St, 45402). Ride departure will be at 9:30 AM with approximately 2 hours of riding.
There will be two groups for this ride, a D-pace (9-11 mph) covering about 15 miles total and a C-pace (13-14 mph) covering about 25 miles total. Both rides will be primarily on the trail, however, a short road ride is required to reach the trail. Both rides will be no-drop rides and will stop occasionally to regroup as needed.
After the ride, we hope you will stick around and join us for fellowship and a drink or meal (not included by MTCCD) at West Social. West Social has a Saturday brunch that runs from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, as well as several other restaurants (http://www.westsocialtapandtable.com).
- What to bring: HELMET (required), a jolly attitude, weather appropriate clothing (wind or light rain), water bottle(s), riding snack, and lights front (optional) and rear (recommended). Also be sure to check your bike prior to or upon arrival – ABCD (Air, Brakes, Chain, Drivetrain). Parking is available on the streets near W. Social.
We hope that you will join us to get the riding season off to a great start.
