Marshall Taylor Adventures Of A World Champion Cyclist
Adventure Almanac Episode 4
Marshall Taylor was a world champion cyclist. He became the first Black American to win a world championship and the fastest cyclist alive. Taylor lived a life of adventure that took him from a small farm in Illinois to traveling the world to compete in cycling competitions. He persevered against all odds and became one of the most famous athletes alive.
Listen to Episode 4, Marshall Taylor A World Champion Cyclist, for a short story about how Marshall Taylor embraced the unknown and went on an adventure to become the fastest cyclist alive.
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This episode was researched, written, and produced by the team at Adventure Nerds.
Music by:
Vanling, Two Days, Fastest Man On Earth, Going To, by Jahzzar, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0
Faster Does It, by Kevin MacLeod, licensed CC BY 3.0
Marshall “Major” Taylor Resources and Bibliography:
Kerber, C. and Kerber, T. (2014). Major Taylor: The Inspiring Story of a Black Cyclist and the Men Who Helped Him Achieve Worldwide Fame
Taylor, M. (1929). The Fastest Bicycle Rider In The World. (Autobiography)
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