Major Taylor Michigan
Updates
News from the programs, the schools we work with, and the ride ahead.
Fifteen Racks. Thirty Bikes. One Fewer Reason to Miss School.
September 7, 2026
Operation Rack & Roll lands at Noble Elementary-Middle School: fifteen custom racks, thirty secure spaces, and one fewer reason for a Detroit kid to miss school.
Read MoreYouth Earn A Bike Giveaway And Safety Workshop
December 14, 2024
Major Taylor Bike Giveaway and Safety Workshop empowering riders with free gear and training.
Read MoreMobility Shaming: The Barrier Nobody’s Talking About
December 30, 2025
Have you ever felt judged for your mode of transportation? In a world where car ownership is often equated with personal worth, many individuals face mobility shaming—an insidious form of social judgment that undermines their dignity. From those who walk or bike to work to those who rely on public transit, millions are affected. This article explores the impact of mobility shaming, its economic an
Read MoreMarco Speeks Discusses Major Taylor Day and Expanding His Legacy Nationwide
July 24, 2026
Marco Speeks, founder of Major Taylor Michigan Cycling Advocacy, has won the 2026 Trailblazer Award — and talked with the…
Read MoreMTMCA Wins National Award for Youth Empowerment
April 16, 2026
Major Taylor Michigan Cycling Advocacy has been named the 2026 Youth Empowerment Award recipient by the League of American…
Read MoreMetro Times Featured Our Founder’s Winter Cycling Story
January 31, 2026
Metro Times recently featured our founder, Mark “Marco” Speeks, who’s proving that biking doesn’t have to stop when the temperature…
Read MoreMajor Taylor Michigan Cycling Advocacy Featured by the League of American Bicyclists
September 12, 2025
Celebrating Marco Speeks — LCI advocate breaking barriers in cycling equity.
Read MoreMichigan Makes History: Major Taylor Day Proclaimed
September 11, 2025
Michigan becomes the first state with an official Major Taylor Day proclamation.
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