Major Taylor Association

Events and Activities

18th edition
George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor 10:00 a.m.
July 24, 2022
Main and George streets
Worcester, Mass.
2022 RESULTS
2022 PHOTOS (Pete Banach/SpokenShutter)
2022 PHOTOS (Paulo Lopes Photography)

60-second video:
Making history
on the hill

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.

Registration has closed.
$20 per rider

Mail-in registration form
BIKE RAFFLE!

We raffled off a Giant Talon 4 mountain bike from Barney's Bicycle, plus other cool stuff. Tickets were $5, or three for $12, or six for $20. Prize drawing was July 24 at George Street. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Association. Click here to see the complete list of prizes and winners.

Where is George Street? Click here for a map.
How steep is George Street? Click here for a profile.
Who's the fastest rider? Click here for the course records.

To volunteer for a pre-race street cleanup or race-day tasks, contact info@majortaylorassociation.org.

Charles River Wheelers has a ride to the race. Bike 105 miles round trip from Winchester (or join the ride in Ashland), possibly arriving in Worcester in time to watch some of the time trial, as well as see the Major Taylor statue and visit the Major Taylor Museum. The museum will have a special gift for visitors that afternoon.

GoPro video of 30.5-second climb by Josh Wingell (2019)

2016 VIDEO by Jason & Claudia Snell

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In the news:
1st George Street Bike Challenge since 2019 held in heat wave
(Telegram & Gazette)

Riders biked uphill for Major Taylor
(Spectrum News 1)

Grin and bear it: George St. prepped for challenge
(Telegram & Gazette)

Major Taylor Landmarks (2019)(Telegram.com video)
Telegram.com video (2012) (Telegram & Gazette)
2011 George Street preview (Telegram.com video)

Major Taylor cycling jerseys, posters and books

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