July 28, 2019 George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor Worcester, Mass. 2019 PHOTOS (Pete Banach/SpokenShutter) 2019 PHOTOS (Christine Peterson/Telegram & Gazette) 2019 PHOTOS (Dee Wells) 2019 PHOTOS (Paulo Lopes Photography) 2019 PHOTOS (Mark Agerholm)
More videos below See how fast you can pedal up George Street, a two-block quad-buster that was a training ground for 1899 world champion Major Taylor. It's one rider at a time against the clock in this steep uphill time trial in downtown Worcester, presented by Barney's Bicycle and the Seven Hills Wheelmen. The distance is 500 feet, and the average grade is 18 percent. The contest is open to riders age 12 and up. Helmets are required. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Association, Inc. Online registration for 2019 has closed. $20 per rider BIKE RAFFLE! We raffled off a Diamondback Century Sport road bike from Barney's Bicycle, plus other cool stuff. Tickets were $5, or three for $12, or six for $20. Prize drawing was July 28 at George Street. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Association. Click here to see the complete list of prizes and winners.
(Telegram & Gazette) Photos: George Street Bike Challenge 2019 (Telegram & Gazette photo gallery) George Street Bike Challenge through the years (Telegram & Gazette photo gallery)
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