Annual George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor Set for July 22
Thursday, June 28, 2018
The race will take place on Sunday, July 22. Entry fee is $20.
Proceeds from the race will benefit the nonprofit Major Taylor Association.
The Race
George Street is a short, steep hill in Worcester that Major Taylor used to prepare before winning his1899 world cycling championship.
The race is one rider at a time against the clock.
Following the race, there will be a raffle drawing, with a big from Barney’s as the grand prize.
Click here for more information and to register.
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