Major Taylor The Inspiring Story of a Black Cyclist and the Men Who Helped Him Achieve Worldwide Fame |
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| Author:
| Kerber, Conrad
Kerber, Terry |
| Foreword by:
| LeMond, Greg |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5107-0416-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2016 |
| Publisher: | Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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In the wake of the Tour de France's fallen heroes, the story of one of history's most legendary cyclists provides a much-needed antidote. In 1907 the world's most popular athlete was not Cy Young or Ty Cobb. Rather, he was a black bicycle racer named "Major" Taylor. In his day, Taylor became a spiritual and athletic idol. He was the fastest man in America, and a champion who prevailed over unspeakable cruelty.
In the wake of the Tour de France's fallen heroes, the story of one of history's most legendary cyclists provides a much-needed antidote. In 1907 the world's most popular athlete was not Cy Young or Ty Cobb. Rather, he was a black bicycle racer named "Major" Taylor. In his day, Taylor became a spiritual and athletic idol. He was the fastest man in America, and a champion who prevailed over unspeakable cruelty.