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Happy Birthday Major Taylor!

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Description: It has become a club tradition to gather during Friendsgiving Weekend for the Major Taylor Birthday Ride to celebrate and honor the memory of the Legendary Major Taylor.  

Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor (November 26, 1878 - June 21, 1932) won the sprint event at the 1899 World Track Championships in Montreal, Canada to become the first African American to win a world championship in cycling and the second black athlete to win a World Championship in any sport.    


Post-Ride Gathering: Join us for post-ride refreshments at  Village Brewing Company (34 W Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876)


Distance/Elevation: 22 miles/800 feet

Ride Location: Meet in front of Starbucks on Main.  Parking available at several municipal lots in Somerville.  Lot 8 or Lot 4 Somerville, NJ 08876

Meet-up Time: 9:00 AM    Roll-out Time: 9:30 AM  

Ride Category: Everyone/Social   

Ride Leader: Chris Hamilton

Parking Instructions:
Available in lot.

GPS Ride Link:  GPS Ride Link: MT Bday Loop 2025

Cancellations
Check the MTCCNJ Rides & Activities WhatsApp chat group (members only) for last minute updates or the Major Taylor Cycling Club of New Jersey private Facebook Group, for everyone else.

COVID-19: 
To minimize the spread of the virus we ask that all register from the website to avoid a paper sign in sheet at the start of the ride.  

REQUIREMENTS:
All riders must register for the ride. Let's roll out on time by registering before you arrive. This helps to quicken the check in process.




Date and Time

Saturday, November 29, 2025, 9:00 AM

Location

Somerville NJ
Municipal Parking Lot 4
Somerville, NJ, NJ  08876
USA

Event Contact(s)

Chris Hamilton

Category

Club Ride

Registration Info

Registration is required
Please be sure to wear your club kit, bring your helmet, a spare inner tube, CO2 cartridge, bike pump, cell phone and a pleasant attitude. Social distancing requires us to bring a mask and maintain a distance of at least 6' and fell free to bring bring hand sanitizer for your added protection.

Number of People Who Will Attend

Any Non-Member *
(No Fee)
* This can be your primary registrant type. Only one primary registrant type is allowed per registration.
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