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Ahead of Tour de France, Black cyclists remain rare in the sport
Cyclist Nelson Vails won a silver medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics, but barriers remain: racism, little access to coaching and resources
Sports
As HBCU’s first cycling program, Saint Augustine’s University sets the bar high
In a sport that isn’t known for its Black cyclists, the Falcons have lofty ambitions
Sports
Before Jack Johnson or Jackie Robinson, there was Major Taylor
New biography examines the accomplishment and struggle of America’s first black sports star
Sports
The day Yohann Gene became the first black cyclist to compete in Tour de France
The 31-year-old Guadeloupe native broke a 108-year-old racial barrier
Culture
Briana Owens’ Spiked Spin isn’t just the new wave in wellness — it’s the new standard
The hip-hop-heavy spin class has become a haven for women and men of color
Sports
Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor: world champion cyclist
He was the second black world champion