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- Victory Project Vounteer RideVictory Project, Dayton, OH
The Victory Project has a weekly ride for the group members and is seeking volunteers to ride with their members to show good riding practices and to help keep everyone safe. This is a great opportunity for club visibility and to help the Victory Project, who is a past recipient of the Signature Ride donation.
This is a weekly ride at 5:00 PM on Thursdays starting in June. Please plan to arrive about 15 minutes early to check-in with the organizer and prep your bike. Meet at the Victory Project at 409 Troy St in Dayton.
The Major Taylor contact for this is Sylvia Gleason.
- Major Taylor Detroit Pedals to Passports TourMalden Park, Windsor, ON
Major Taylor Detroit/Metro 313 Cyclones had been a long time supporter of our MTCCD Signature Ride and a few members have done this ride in the past. Let's make a trip north and ride in Canada. Yes passports are required! Social on Friday and group ride in Detroit on Sunday.
https://lmb.org/ride-calendar/2025-pedals-and-passport/
Pedals and Passport is the signature event of the Metro 313 Cyclones - Major Taylor Detroit. This historic and fun international event focuses on scenic cycling just across the United States border in the country of Canada.
Details will be updated when available.
- Major Taylor Detroit Pedals to Passports TourMalden Park, Windsor, ON
Major Taylor Detroit/Metro 313 Cyclones had been a long time supporter of our MTCCD Signature Ride and a few members have done this ride in the past. Let's make a trip north and ride in Canada. Yes passports are required! Social on Friday and group ride in Detroit on Sunday.
More info below and registration at: Pedals and Passports LInk
Discounted Registration until June 30, 2025 ($60)Pedals and Passport is the signature event of the Metro 313 Cyclones - Major Taylor Detroit. This historic and fun international event focuses on scenic cycling just across the United States border in the country of Canada.
When you travel from the Motor City of Detroit, Michigan, you will be treated to some fantastic and low elevation cycling as you venture into Canada’s most southern city of Windsor, Ontario. Whether you take the Ambassador Bridge and be treated with a breathtaking city landscape of two countries or decide to drive through the tunnel underneath the Detroit River, our Canadian friends will be ready to receive you.
Pedals and Passport has three route options that will take you through some of the historic cities that were originally part of the northern portion of the Underground Railroad. All routes will start and end at Malden Park. From there, the mostly flat and smooth terrain will take you southeast to the cities of Amherstburg, Colchester, and Kingsville, Ontario, with coastal views of the Detroit River, windmill laden farms and wine vineyards, and relaxing overlooks of Lake Erie. Make sure you have your PASSPORT to cross the border.
Friday there is a pre-ride and social
Sunday there is a group ride through sites of Detroit, MI including Belle IslePosting, not hosting.
