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Happy Birthday Major Taylor!
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About this event
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.
Event Contact(s)
Chris Hamilton
Registration Info
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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.
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