
Major Taylor
The Inspiring Story of a Black Cyclist and the Men Who Helped Him Achieve Worldwide Fame
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Narrated by:
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Barrie Buckner
About this listen
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. The men who aided him were among the most colorful to emerge from the era. When hotel and restaurant operators denied Taylor food and lodgings, forcing him to sleep in horse stables and to race hungry, there was a benevolent racer-turned-trainer named Birdie Munger, who took Taylor under his wing and into his home. Then along came Arthur Zimmerman, an internationally famous bike racer, who gently mentored Taylor when some riders drew the color line and refused to race against him. Taylor’s manager, pugnacious Irishman and famed Broadway producer William Brady, stood up for him when track owners tried barring him from competition. From the Old World came a rakishly handsome, mustachioed sports promoter named Victor Breyer, who lured Taylor overseas for a dramatic, Seabiscuit versus War Admiral-like match race that would be widely remembered a quarter century later.
With a foreword by World Champion and three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond, this spellbinding saga of fortitude, grace, forgiveness, and a man’s unyielding will to win against the greatest of odds is sure to become a classic that will be enjoyed by everyone.
©2014 Conrad Kerber and Terry Kerber (P)2014 Audible, Inc.A really interesting listen. A journey through the
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fascinating story of struggles and success
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The book was only tainted slightly by the atrocious pronunciation of French words by the narrator. Some were funny, some just cringe worthy! Following on from this book I am now going to do my own studies into Major Taylor, just such a fascinating person. Brilliant
Brilliant and fascinating story
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A learning curve
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The first cycling superstar
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Who would have thought a story like this could happened in America in the late 1800's.🌿🌿 Just Wow!👀
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Major Taylor's achievements are ahead of his time on the bike and off the bike.
This is one of the best historical cycling stories I have heard to date.
absolutely amazing story.
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a wonderful man
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