Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance Event Photos

Before the time of Jessie Owens, Jack Johnson, Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali; Marshall “Major” was the first black, sports superstar. He was a cyclist, the fastest in the world. Taylor was a civil rights pioneer. He pedaled through racial barriers, and helped to advance the rights of African Americans in sports. There are bike clubs and trails around the country, named in his honor.

Here are photos from this years Major Taylor International Cycling Association’s (MTICA), international convention in Chicago.