Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist

Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist
By Lesa Cline-Ransome
Illustrated by James E. Ransome
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In the late 1800s in Indianapolis, Indiana a young cycling phenom began his career. “Major” Marshall Taylor was extraordinary for a number of reasons. By age 13, he was the fastest rider in town. In races, no one came close to keeping pace with him.

At the same time that he swept local bike races, society discriminated against him because of his race. Major Taylor overcame the odds. He competed on cycling’s world stage and was the second African-American athlete to become a world champion.

With exciting text and beautiful illustrations, Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist will delight anyone who knows the feeling of freedom that riding a bicycle can bring.