Despite dreary, cold, wet Juneuary atmospheric conditions, about 200 activists joined Saturday's Peace Peloton bike ride. The Peace Peloton rides are happening about every other week with a goal of raising awareness and inspiring actions that support economic reforms for Black people. Saturday's ride started at Central Cafe and Juice Bar, looped down to Seward Park, and … [Read more...] about Juneuary Peace Peloton: Access, Mentorship, Economics
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Seattle’s Peace Peloton
The emotional stress of the pandemic, combined with the nearly real-time video of the brutal, nonchalant murder of Mr Floyd has ignited a global movement of solidarity. Former officer Chauvin gave Trump's reality TV show presidency a gruesome pre-GOP convention distraction from his administration's bungling, flat-footed, amateurish, deceitful response to the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Peace Peloton
Dashawn Hutchinson @ MFG Cyclocross Woodland Park 2019
A post-race video interview with Dashawn Hutchinson at MFG Cyclocross' Woodland Park 2019 event: Dashawn is a Major Taylor Project alumnus, and is currently riding with RAD Racing powered by Cycle U. … [Read more...] about Dashawn Hutchinson @ MFG Cyclocross Woodland Park 2019
Finding Power as a Female Runner
It’s no shocker that running as a woman can really suck. There are the unrealistic body images to live up to, menstrual cramp pains and mid-race hygiene product changes, bladder leaks, childbirth recovery, double sports bras to keep the girls in check, untameable tangled hair, the dreaded camel toe, objectifying comments by onlookers, and the paralyzing fear of running … [Read more...] about Finding Power as a Female Runner
Happy Birthday, Ed Ewing
Thursday evening July 2, friends of Ed Ewing, including a complete peloton of the area's cyclists, joined him in celebrating his 50th (gulp) birthday at Shadowland in West Seattle. Ed is perhaps the most recognizable figure in Seattle's cycling scene: He's raced with and coached many of us; founded the Major Taylor Project; and is often in the pages of the REI … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Ed Ewing
Major Taylor Project Ready for STP 2014
It's always invigorating to chat with Ed Ewing about Seattle's Major Taylor Project (MTP). Ed's enthusiasm for the project has continued to grow since it's inception, and his enthusiasm has thoroughly infected Seattle's cycling culture. Ed is the right person at the right place at the right time to make MTP happen. (Read an excellent piece about Ed here.) The Major Taylor … [Read more...] about Major Taylor Project Ready for STP 2014
Major Taylor Spinathon 2014
Now in it's 6th year, Seattle's chapter of the Major Taylor Project (MTP) is hosting its 4th Annual Spinathon on Thursday, March 20 5-8 PM. Spin spots are still available at the Magnuson Athletic Club location. (The Spinathon is also happening at Live Love Flow, but this location is fully booked!) Register to participate at Magnuson Athletic Club You can ride for some or … [Read more...] about Major Taylor Spinathon 2014