Burnham Hegewisch Taylor - June 21, 2009
Photos by Jerome Hughes
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| Four cyclists completed an Elmhurst Bicycle Club ride from the Loop (via Metra) to Hegewisch via the Lakefront Trail and Burnham Greenway, then heading north on the Major Taylor trail with a stop in Beverly before returning to Elmhurst through Marquette Park and on the Salt Creek Greenway. | |
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| Major Taylor was the first internationally acclaimed African-American Sports Superstar. Held seven world records in 1898. Won the World 1 mile bicycling championship, August 10th, 1899. American Sprint Champion 1900. | |