Major Taylor
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Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor was an American professional cyclist. He has been called "the first Black American global sports superstar."
Taylor in 1907
Harry T. Hearsey's bicycle shop in Downtown Indianapolis in 1896, where Taylor worked as a bicycle instructor
The earliest press image of Taylor, aged 18, from the July 6, 1895, edition of Indianapolis News
Madison Square Garden II (pictured in 1908) in New York City, the venue of Taylor's first professional race in 1896
Six-day racing
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Six-day cycling is a track cycling event that takes place over six days. Six-day races started in Britain, spread to many regions of the world, were brought to their modern style in the United States
Major Taylor
…records. Taylor turned professional in 1896, at the age of 18, living in cities on the East Coast and participating in multiple track events including six-day races. He moved his focus to the sprint event in 1897, competing in a national racing circuit, winning many races and gaining popularity with the public. In…
Racing at the 2007 Six Days of Dortmund
Riders rest in small cabins beside the track when the race is in progress
Riders compete not only in madisons but in subsidiary competitions behind pacers