Major Taylor Association

George Street Bike Challenge

July 24, 2022 2022 George Street Raffle Win a bike!

We gave away a Giant Talon 4 mountain bike from Barney's Bicycle in a prize drawing at the conclusion of the George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor at George and Main streets, Worcester, Mass. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Association.

1 TICKET ($5) 3 TICKETS ($12) 6 TICKETS ($20)

GRAND PRIZE -- Giant Talon 4: The Talon 4 mountain bike, built on a lightweight aluminum frame, features a classic hardtail design with 27.5-inch wheels. Click here for complete specs, or visit Barney's Bicycle, 582 Park Ave., Worcester. Winner: Rick Krasnick

MORE PRIZES:

A limited-edition giclée print of Major Taylor signed by artist James Arnold. Other cycling prints by Arnold are available here.

Comes with a $40 gift certificate for Prints and the Potter Gallery in Worcester, good toward custom framing, artwork or gifts. Winner: Tim Miller

Major Taylor cycling jersey from the Major Taylor Association. The custom design features a 1900 photograph of Major Taylor taken by E. Chickering in Boston; the Worcester, Mass., street sign for Major Taylor Boulevard with the city's "Heart of the Commonwealth" symbol; and the 1899 world champion's nickname, "The Worcester Whirlwind." To buy this jersey ($75), click here. Winner: Alex Rodriguez

"Desire Discrimination Determination -- Black Champions in Cycling" (Bluetrain, 2021), signed by author Marlon Lee Moncrieffe. Exploring the rich and often overlooked history of Black cyclists, former racer Moncrieffe presents the stories of prominent historical figures such as Major Taylor and Maurice Burton, along with the voices of present-day change-makers such as Russell Williams, Nelson Vails, Justin and Cory Williams, Gregory Bauge, Rashaan Bahati, Kevin Reza, Tre Whyte, Shanaze Reade, David Clarke, Ayesha McGowan, Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, and Nicholas Dlamini. Winners: Gayle Anderson, Marie Sweet.

From our friends in Chicago, an REI Co-op Flash 22 Pack with custom embroidered logos of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Chicago, Major Taylor Trail Keepers, and the Major Taylor Trail. Perfect for carrying a hydration reservoir (not included) and plenty of other gear when you bike the trail with the crew Aug. 20. The event, starting at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve along the Little Calumet River, offers options of 5, 26, 30, 44, 50, 64 or 89 miles. Winner: Gayle Anderson

A Worcester Wares gift pack featuring a Major Taylor T-shirt, children's book by J.P. Miller, and stickers, along with a Worcester street-sign keychain and ♥ pins. Winner: Katherine Walsh

A $30 gift card for used books at Bedlam Book Cafe in Worcester. Located in Crompton Place in the city's thriving Canal District, Bedlam offers a curated cache of fine used books, a small selection of new books, and a cafe with organic smoothies and other treats. Winner: Corinne Stratton

Bicycle gear cyanotypes by Lisa Shea of Sutton. We have three of these original artworks to give away. The 8x10 images are matted to size 11x14. Winners: Jim Purcell, Rhoda Decatur, Corinne Stratton

The second edition of "Hearts of Lions: The History of American Bicycle Racing" by Peter Joffre Nye. Like a slow-motion replay of a Tour de France sprint that went by in a blur, this book brings into focus the colorful characters of a complicated sport in a country that doesn't always recognize the grit behind the glory. Winners: Alex Rodriguez, David Stearns

Good mojo luck charms from blues musician and visual artist Ilana Katz Katz. Ilana's original artwork imbues bike-friendly affirmations with an intangible magic quality. These portable, postcard-sized reproductions are sure to bring positive energy. Winners: Rhoda Decatur, Jim Purcell, Corinne Stratton, David Stearns, Marie Sweet

The book "Black Boy Fly" by Marco Ballestracci (Mulatero Editore, 2022). This book tells Major Taylor's story in Italian, demonstrating how the champion's life and legacy resonates beyond his home country. Winners: David Stearns, Marie Sweet

The book "Worcester Stacks Up" by CJ Posk. Packed with extraordinary facts about an unassuming city, this brightly illustrated tribute to Worcester naturally includes multiple world record holder Major Taylor. Winners: Rhoda Decatur, Jim Purcell, Corinne Stratton

The book "No Ordinary Joe" by Brian Jones. This collection of true stories spotlights the lives and career paths of cycling legends from the 1960s, '70s and '80s -- including 2022 George Street rider Bill Humphreys, who wrote the prologue and donated two copies of the book. Winners: Jim Purcell, Corinne Stratton