Description

Trail Ride

Distance - 20

MTIA MONDAY NIGHT SIGNATURE RIDE: Meet at 6:15pm, Roll out at 6:30pm.

Join us every Monday at Water Works Park for the MTIA Signature ride.  All are welcome to attend for a trial ride.  Must sign a waiver before joining any Major Taylor Iowa ride. Waiver available prior to the ride. Become a FREE member to ride additional weeks.

Join MTIA membership here: https://forms.gle/rKRBxik8DibYuYSY6

If you have questions feel free to reach out to us on Facebook or MTIAcyclingclub@gmail.com.

Who:

MTIA Weekly Monday Night Signature Ride

What:

This is a casual 17-20 mile loop bike ride that goes around Water Works Park, Gray’s Lake and downtown Des Moines where we will take the Inter-Urban trestle, up into the Beaverdale neighborhood and drop back onto the trail. The route includes trails, some roads and neighborhoods. It is predicted we would average 12-16 miles per hour. This is dependent on the attendees.

When:

Please arrive early at 6:15 so you can be ready to roll out promptly at 6:30. We’ll take a picture, talk safety and be on our way.  

Helmets are required. It's a good idea to bring hydration, lights and items to change a flat! Weather cancellations will be posted on the MTIA Facebook page. Please make sure you join it so you won’t miss them!

Where:

Waterworks Park Lauridsen Amphitheater

2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines. We will gather near the restrooms.

Why:

There are Major Taylor cycling clubs all over the world. We are excited to be established in Iowa. Membership is currently open.

Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was an amazingly talented black athlete from 1878-1932. He was most likely given his nickname “Major” because of his military style clothing he wore as he entertained and performed bike stunts outside his local bike shop in Indianapolis. These performances launched him into becoming the cycling legend known today. He cycled on a track, was a professional road racer, did distance and sprints. The Worcester Whirlwind, as he was also affectionately called, set numerous world records and won both World and National championships all while fighting harsh and cruel racism. Even through such hatred, he, along with those that came alongside him, paved the way for future black athletes, he became the second black world champion in any sport! Even though few know his name, it doesn’t diminish that he was one of the greatest cyclists of his time and his story continues to inspire those that hear it. Through his story and our club we hope to advocate for black cyclists by cultivating a supportive community of like minded cyclists that build up, encourage equity and spark passion for the sport of cycling so it can be more accessible regardless of socioeconomic background, ethnicity, or experience level.

We are on the web, Facebook, Instagram, Strava, and Ride with gps:

Web

Facebook

Instagram

Ride with gps Signature Ride

Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47364862

Registration

Contact

Sunnie Jimenez

mtiacyclingclub@gmail.com

515-321-5466

Board Members

mtiacyclingclub@gmail.com