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Juneuary Peace Peloton: Access, Mentorship, Economics

June 29, 2020 by David Longdon 1 Comment

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

Seattle’s Peace Peloton

June 8, 2020 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

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

November 18, 2019 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

Dashawn Hutchinson MFG Cyclocross Woodland Park

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

August 31, 2019 by Amie Pendleton-Knoll Leave a Comment

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

July 4, 2015 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

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

July 3, 2014 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

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

March 15, 2014 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

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

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