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George Street Bike Challenge
July 23, 2023
2023 George Street Raffle
Win a bike!
We gave away a Giant Escape 2 Disc bike from Landry's Bicycles 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.
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1 TICKET ($5)
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3 TICKETS ($12)
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6 TICKETS ($20)
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 GRAND PRIZE -- Giant Escape 2 Disc: This flat-bar all-rounder bicycle is good for commuting to work, riding to class, and finding new adventures in your daily routine. Built on a lightweight aluminum frame, it features disc brakes, a composite fork, 700c wheels with tubeless tires, and integrated mounts for racks and fenders. It even has clearance for larger tires, up to 45mm wide. Click here for complete specs, or visit Landry's Bicycles, 20 Jolma Road, Worcester. Winner: Eric Stratton
MORE PRIZES:
 The Belt Publishing edition has an introduction by Zito Madu. Winners: John Carew, Karen Walsh.
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Two newly issued, abridged editions of Major Taylor's autobiography tell the story of "The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World" in the 1899 world champion's own words, with 21st-century perspectives up front.
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 The Microcosm Publishing edition has a foreword by African American racer Ayesha McGowan and an introduction by mobility justice advocate Adonia E. Lugo. Winners: Heidi Ward, Gary Grady, Tess Meier
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 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." Winner: John Carew To buy this jersey ($75), click here.
A $75 gift card from Root & Press, an independent bookstore and cafe in Worcester's Tatnuck Square. Winner: Ben Barnhart
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Hats and wool socks in assorted colors from Endurance Threads, purveyor of gear for endurance athletes and other spirited people facing the harsh, ever-changing environment in New England or beyond. Winners: Ben Barnhart, Lynn Knoll, Donna Severson, Heidi Ward, Gary Grady, Tess Meier, Judith Fenner, Cyrus Ndolo
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 A $75 gift card from The Athletic, fostering community in the world of healthy, active movement. Good toward a cycling jersey or bibs, or get other apparel or accessories. Winner: Joel Adams
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"In Tandem: Pedaling Through Midlife on a Bicycle Built for Two" by Jay Livingston and Szifra Birke, members of Seven Hills Wheelmen. Not just for cyclists, this insightful book is an amusing and nuanced how-to memoir on the ins and outs of riding a tandem road bike and the highs and lows of creating a durable relationship. Winners: Craig Dionne, Joel Adams, Mary Lindholm
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 Cycling bibs from Worcester County Women's Cycling. Size L, made by Primal. Winner: Craig Dionne
 Cycling jersey from Seven Hills Wheelmen. Women's size L, made by Pactimo. Winner: Karen Walsh
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Ignite your journey with a Fuel America sweatshirt, sweatpants, and $30 gift card, from the cafe at 100 Grove St. in Worcester. Winner: Mary Lindholm
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Gift boxes from Just Soap, the pedal-powered natural soap. Each box contains bars of Lavender Rosemary, Lemongrass Ginger, Cinnamon Clove, Oatmeal Honey, and Lavender Avocado soap. A great thing about this Massachusetts-made product is that the ingredients are blended by bicycle -- a unique model that drives a belt that turns a blade in a big stainless steel vat. Winners: Judith Fenner, Tess Meier, Gary Grady, Heidi Ward
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From Tidepool Bookshop in Worcester, two great titles: the children's book "Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist" written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrated by James E. Ransome (Winner: Judith Fenner), and "Bicycle: The History" by David Herlihy (Winner: Lynn Knoll).
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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. Winner: Donna Severson
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A bicycle gear cyanotype by Lisa Shea of Sutton. This original 8x10 artwork is matted to size 11x14. Winner: Judith Fenner
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