Before LeBron, before Serena, before Tiger… there was Major Taylor.

In this episode, we meet author, historian, and Hall of Fame cyclist John Kennedy Howard, who wrote The Black Cyclone: A Hero The World Forgot, about Marshall “Major” Taylor. Major Taylor was the world’s first African American sports superstar and the fastest cyclist of the early 1900s. We dive into Taylor’s groundbreaking career, his unwavering faith, his battles with racism in the U.S., and his fame abroad in Europe and Australia.

John shares insights from his book and offers incredible behind-the-scenes stories from interviews with Major Taylor’s daughter, as well as reflections on Taylor’s legacy, innovation, and his remarkable ability to remain composed under pressure.

If you're a sports fan, history buff, or lover of untold stories, this one’s for you.

Learn more at /https://majortaylorstory.com/

Get the book: The Black Cyclone