Major Taylor Birthday Ride

Marshall "Major" Taylor was born on November 26, 1878.  We are honoring his memory with this birthday ride. Let's roll!

Date: 11/28/2015

Time:  10:00 am SHARP at the South Chicago Velodrome; 10:45 am SHARP at the Major Taylor trailhead

End Time:  2:00 pm at the South Chicago Velodrome;  1:30 pm at the Major Taylor trailhead 

Start Location 1:  South Chicago Velodrome  (8615 S. Burley Avenue)  There is ample parking there.  

Start Location 2:  The Major Taylor trailhead (2300 W. 83rd Street)  Please park in the lot on the north side of the street.  The group leaving from the velodrome will meet you there in the parking lot before continuing on. 

Distance:  30 miles from the South Chicago Velodrome; 15 miles on the Major Taylor Trail only

Pace: 15-19 mph

Average Speed:  15 mph 

Route: SCVA to Major Taylor Trail to Whistler Woods and return

Ride Leader:  Jamel "JT" Triggs/jamel@experimentalstation.org/312-972-9827

This is a NO DROP ride.  This ride is intended for those who are able to maintain this pace or faster.  Please be sure that this ride is within your capability.  

We will stop at the Major Taylor mural on 111th street for a photo op.  Pictures taken may be posted with #HonorMajorTaylor on social media.  

Please be sure to RSVP.  For those who start and finish at the South Chicago Velodrome, there will be cake.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES! 

http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/

 WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

 Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride.  Below is a general list of items to bring and a to-do list to be ready for an MTC3 ride.

 Gear Bag:  buy a gear bag (saddle bag is recommended) and stock it with the basics  – extra tube,tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini-pump or a CO2 cartridge set.

 Tire Pressure:  pump your tires up before coming to the ride, or bring a floor pump that you can use in the parking lot before the ride.  If you need help, MTC3 ride leaders will be there to help you learn.

 Your bike:  Give it a quick inspection.  Spin the wheels to make sure they aren’t rubbing.  Do the gears shift accurately and easily?  Does everything seem to be in order?  This is called an ABC check.  (Air, Brakes, and Chain)

 Hydration/Food: Remember to bring water/sports drink and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc).

• Optional items:  The following will make your ride more enjoyable, but aren’t absolutely necessary.  Cycling gloves, sunglasses, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, padded cycling shorts.

• Be on Time:  MTC3 rides leave promptly at the advertised time.  Get to the start of the ride with plenty of time to get yourself and your bike ready to roll with soul!