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Major Taylor cycling jerseys
The Major Taylor Association is pleased to offer
cycling apparel items as premiums
for the donation amounts listed. Shipping is included.
NOTE: As of May 17, 2024, The following designs/sizes are OUT OF STOCK: Classic jersey, all sizes; 1899 jersey, medium, large, XL, and 2XL; Cyclone jersey, large and 4XL; Cyclone jacket, small, medium, and 3XL; Sportsmanship jersey, 2XL.
CLASSIC
OUT OF STOCK
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CLASSIC (back)
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PHOTO GALLERY
Major Taylor jerseys
as seen on real riders
across the U.S. & abroad
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AMERICAN
$75
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AMERICAN (back)
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All jerseys are made of CoolDry fabric with full-length front zipper, 3 rear pockets, and silicon gripper hem.
Unisex sizing.
Chest measurement, in inches:
S 38 M 40
L 42
XL 44
XXL 46
3XL 48 |
| Left sleeve of AMERICAN jersey: "I would advise all youths aspiring to athletic fame or a professional career to practice clean living, fair play and good sportsmanship.” -- Major Taylor |
CYCLING CAP to match AMERICAN jersey. Made of same lightweight wicking fabric as jersey. One size fits all. $20.
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CYCLONE
$75
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 CYCLONE (back)
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As of May 17, 2024, The following designs/sizes are OUT OF STOCK: Classic jersey, all sizes; 1899 jersey, medium, large, XL, and 2XL; Cyclone jersey, L and 4XL; Cyclone jacket, small, medium, and 3XL; Sportsmanship jersey, 2XL. Questions? E-mail us.
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| Back of CYCLONE jersey and jacket: "In a word I was a pioneer, and therefore had to blaze my own trail." -- Major Taylor |
CYCLONE JACKET
$85
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Unisex sizing.
Chest measurement, in inches:
S 38
M 40
L 42
XL 44
XXL 46
3XL 48
4XL 50 |
| 1899 jersey: Honoring the date -- Aug. 10, 1899 -- when Major Taylor won the 1-mile world championship in Montreal. He was the first Black person born in the United States to earn a world title in any sport. |
1899
$75
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1899 (back)
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SPORTSMANSHIP
$75
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SPORTSMANSHIP (back)
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Back of SPORTSMANSHIP jersey: "It is my thought that clean living and a strict observance of the golden rule of true sportsmanship are foundation stones without which championship structure cannot be built.” -- Major Taylor |
The CLASSIC jersey design by Robert Lara of Major Taylor Cycling Club of NY/NJ 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 on the side panels, the 1899 world champion's nickname, "The Worcester Whirlwind."
The AMERICAN, CYCLONE, and SPORTSMANSHIP jerseys from Major Taylor Cycling Wear feature hand-drawn images by artist Kevin Morgan, based on historical photographs of Major Taylor. For more licensed Major Taylor cycling apparel, visit https://majortaylor.us
Your donation in any amount supports the Major Taylor Association's efforts to educate people about Major Taylor's life and legacy and to maintain the Major Taylor monument in Worcester, Mass.
New in 2024: N+1 Designs is offering officially licensed Major Taylor Cycling Club jerseys and moisture-wicking T-shirts. The company agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Major Taylor Association. The jerseys come in amateur cut (club/casual fit) and racer cut (more snug) in men's and women's sizes.
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New in 2023: Artist/cyclist/pilot Jay O'Connor rolled elements of Major Taylor's racing clothes into an original cycling jersey design, available from Voler in short and long sleeves, men's and women's sizes, race fit or club fit. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Major Taylor Association. Click here for the story and pictures behind the design.
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