The Six Day Race: The Story of Marshall 'Major' Taylor.

He wrote a self-published autobiography “The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World” in 1928, but a series of bad investments and the Great Depression wiped him out and left him broke. We've got a few openings we're looking to fill soon. So consider this: He died penniless in 1932, at age 53, and was buried in a pauper’s grave. A few years ago, the Hennessy cognac brand started a “Wild Rabbit” ad campaign with the tag line “Never stop. According to legend, Taylor got the nickname “Major” because part of his bike shop duties included putting on a military uniform and doing tricks on his bike. That's the thing that separates good from great. Track racing was a big draw. But, the book did a decent job of trying to bring his story to life. - [Voiceover] The track teaches you one thing. 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Although it is infinitely hard to comprehend given the state of modern cycling, track racing was a really big deal back then. Subscribe to Cyclocross Magazine today, and you'll receive in-depth content on riders, tech, reviews, and behind-the-scenes look at races. Apr 18, 2018 - The Six Day Race: The Story of Marshall "Major" Taylor.

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