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.
- 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.
- Save the Date - MTCCD: The 18th Annual Signature Ride 17/40/metric mile routesWelcome Stadium Parking Lot D, Dayton, OH
Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton will host our 18th Major Taylor Signature Bike Ride. Join us on one of our 17, 40 or metric mile routes. There is also a 10 mile Family Fun Ride (with children 17 years of age and under). A parent or guardian is required to accompany all participants 12 years of age and under.
ROUTES will be posted two weeks before the event.
The 17 mile route is a mix of road and bike path. The longer routes start together on a mostly flat course to rolling hills. After the 1st rest stop, the route becomes more challenging with rolling hills. The route takes you through Dayton, Moraine, Jefferson, West Carrollton, Farmersville, and back to Dayton.
The routes are well marked. Wonderful SAG support and well stocked rest stops are provided with a variety of snacks and Gatorade. Lunch will be provide.
RideWithGPS routes will be posted at a later date.
Registration:
The Signature Ride RegistrationEvent Details and Schedule:
Location:
Welcome Stadium Parking Lot D
1601 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45408Saturday July 12th
6:00 am Registration opens
6:30 am Routes are open
10:00 am Family Ride
11 :00 am lunch opensFor those coming from out of town hotels nearby include Courtyard Marriott-University of Dayton Hotel and the Marriott at University of Dayton. Both hotels are a very short bike ride to the start.
What to bring
Helmet required
