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George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor Worcester, Mass. 2024 PHOTOS (Paulo Lopes Photography) 2024 PHOTOS (Sean Lopes) 2024 PHOTOS (Mark Agerholm) NEWS COVERAGE 2024 REEL (MassBike)  See how fast you can pedal up George Street, a two-block quad-buster where 1899 world champion Major Taylor made his mark. It's one rider at a time against the clock in this steep uphill time trial in downtown Worcester, presented by Landry's Bicycles 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. PLUS PRE-EVENT RIDES Saturday & Sunday (Telegram & Gazette) Major Taylor honored with 20th George Street Bike Challenge (Spectrum News 1) Registration is closed. $20 per rider 
RAFFLE!  We raffled off a Giant Escape 2 disc bike from Landry's Bicycles, three kids bikes from Schwinn, and other cool stuff in a prize drawing at the conclusion of the race. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Association. Click here too see all the prizes and the winners.How steep is George Street? Click here for a profile. Who's the fastest rider? Click here for the course records. starting at the Major Taylor statue, 3 Salem St., Worcester. 4 p.m. Saturday, July 20 -- 34 miles with Seven Hills Wheelmen, with Major Taylor points of interest along the way 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 21 -- Ride to the Race, 17 miles, arriving at George Street in time to compete or just watch Advance registration is not required for the fun rides, but please check in at the statue about half an hour before rollout. More videos below
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