Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club (PMTCC)
Do you know Major Taylor?
In the late 1890's bicycle races drew crowds that filled Madison Square Garden; the biggest draw of all was Marshall W. Major Taylor. Having become the undisputed black champion of America, Taylor overcame racial segregation and intolerance to become the one-mile sprint world champion in 1899, and by the end of 1898 held seven world cycling records!
Why is this important?
The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Minority Health and Adventure Cycling Association share the goal of encouraging people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds, including African Americans, to explore the landscapes and history of America by bicycle. That is why these two organizations are committed to creating an Underground Railroad Bicycle Route. Throughout history black people have used bicycles as a mode of transportation. Both Major Taylor and the Underground Railroad represent the struggle to freedom from slavery and the challenge to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities.
PMTCC 2008 Ride Calendar
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Rails to Trails
Winter 2008
Hot Metal Bridge Wrap
Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club
November 28, 2007
Underground Railroad Pittsburgh SPUR Wrap
Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club
October 27, 2007
Pedal pushers | Athens native, mother travel the nation and beyond by bike
The Athens Messenger
June 24, 2007
Bicyclist's journey rolls into an adventure in heritage and health
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 13, 2007
Cyclists reach the end of the line; Group follows Underground Railroad route from Alabama to Owen Sound
Local News
May 30, 2007
Biking the Trail of the Underground Railroad
All Things Considered
May 20, 2007
Riding the Underground: Cyclists pass through Southern Indiana on 2,100 mile trek
The Evening News & The Tribune
May 05, 2007
Underground Railroad Bicycle Route stops in Grove Hill
The Clarke County Democrat
April 19, 2007
Cyclists following historic route of the Underground Railroad
The South Alabamian
April 19, 2007
Biking to health on the Underground Railroad Trail
University Times - University of Pittsburgh
April 19, 2007
Bikers follow Underground Railroad
Press-Register
April 15, 2007
A Historical Ride - Jet Magazine
Jet Magazine
April 2, 2007
The Northern Underground - Bicycling from Kentucky to Canada
Adventure Cyclist
April 2007
Adventure Cyclist - Go the Distance
Adventure Cyclist
April 2007
Underlying the Underground
"Letter from the Director"
Adventure Cyclist
March 2007
Historical Information In Support of the Adventure Cycling 2007 Bicycle Tour Along the Underground Railroad
Research completed by Group 505 at Purdue University
March 2007
Comings and Goings
The New York Times
March 18, 2007
New bicycle routes trace Underground Railroad
USA TODAY
March 9, 2007
Freedom route mixes cycling, history lesson Riding 2,100 miles in slaves' footsteps
Courier-Journal.com
March 4, 2007
Maps aim to connect cyclists with Underground Railroad history
Associated Press
March 3, 2007
Project helps cyclists travel Underground Railroad from Kentucky to Owen Sound
The Canadian Press
March 3, 2007
The Underground Railroad Bicycle Route : Alabama to Kentucky
Adventure Cyclist
November/December 2006
Breaking Away to Freedom
Adventure Cyclist
June 2006
Riding to Better Health
"A Look at the Center for Minority Health’s Innovative Partnership with Adventure Cycling."
Adventure Cyclist
April 2006
If you go... Underground Railroad Bicycle Route
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
April 1, 2006
Cycling trip follows trail from slavery to freedom
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 1, 2006
