In 2005, the Major Velocity Cycling Club was created and named after the first African American to win a World Professional Cycling Championship, Marshall �Major� Taylor. On August 10, 1899, Taylor won the world 1-mile championship in Montreal, defeating Boston rival Tom Butler. Taylor is the second black world champion athlete, after bantamweight boxer George Dixon's title fights in 1890-91. In 1899 and 1900, Taylor was the US Bicycle Sprint Champion. When Taylor began setting world records in 1898, it was unusual for an American to achieve that level of performance. Professional cycling, at the end of the 19th century, was dominated by the Europeans. What made Taylor's achievement so historic and special was that he was a man of color, an African American. It is in his spirit, his unwavering dedication and love of cycling that Major Velocity Cycling was formed.
ABOUT US
Major Velocity Cycling Club of Houston TX is a recreational cycling club open to all levels of cyclist; from the beginning to the competitive racer. Our main objectives are to
1.) Provide a means to bring various peoples together through a shared interest in cycling for such purpose of bringing cultural diversity to the cycling community and to develop the riding abilities of these members regardless of gender.
2.) To share in the responsibility of health education in our community with respects to the fight against all health concerns as they affect our Society.
3.) To act as a civic minded organization encouraging and participating in volunteer efforts designed to better the community
The members who make up the club are bound by our love of the sport. Our occupations include a wide range of positions from all segments of the work world. We welcome all those who wish to join. The only requirement is your bike, helment, and enthusiasm