Download Major Taylor: The Inspiring Story of a Black Cyclist and the Men Who Helped Him Achieve Worldwide Fame AudioBook Free
In the wake of the Travel de France's fallen heroes, the story of 1 of history's most legendary cyclists provides a much-needed antidote. In 1907 the world's most popular sportsman had not been Cy Young or Ty Cobb. Rather, he was a dark bicycle racer called "Major" Taylor.In his day, Taylor became a spiritual and athletic idol. He was the most effective man in America and a champion who prevailed over unspeakable cruelty. The men who aided him were among the most colorful to emerge from the period. When hotel and restaurant operators refused Taylor food and lodgings, forcing him to settle horse stables also to race hungry, there was a benevolent racer-turned-trainer called Birdie Munger, who got Taylor under his wing and into his home. Then along came Arthur Zimmerman, an internationally famous motorcycle racer, who gently mentored Taylor when some riders drew the color series and refused to contest against him. Taylor's manager, pugnacious Irishman and famed Broadway manufacturer William Brady, stood up for him when keep track of owners attempted barring him from competition. From your Old World came a rakishly attractive, mustachioed sports promoter called Victor Breyer, who lured Taylor abroad for a dramatic, Seabiscuit versus Battle Admiral-like match competition that would be widely remembered 25 % century later.Which has a foreword by World Champion and three-time Travel de France victor Greg LeMond, this spellbinding saga of fortitude, elegance, forgiveness, and a man's unyielding will to get against the greatest of odds will become a common that'll be savored by everyone.
