The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World

"Originally self-published in 1928, The fastest bicycle rider in the world, is a riveting first-person account of Marshall W. "Major" Taylor's rise to the highest echelons of professional cycling. Born in Indianapolis, he eventually became the first African American cycling world champion, going on to set seven world records in the sport. But the man who achieved international fame as the 'Black Cyclone' also details the extreme prejudice he faced both on and off the track. It's a story about one of the greatest athletes in American history but also a moving testament to Taylor's resilience and determination in the face of overt racism and seemingly impossible odds."--