MAJOR TAYLOR

Major Taylor Iowa

A cycling club that advocates 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.

Weekly Ride Information

The Weekly Monday Night Signature ride is a casual 16-17 mile bike ride that goes around Gray’s Lake, the metro area and makes a loop back into Water Works Park. It is predicted we would average 12-16 mph, but our pace is determined by those that ride that night. It is a no drop ride and we will have regroup points if needed. We hope to have a leader and a sweeper so all participants feel welcomed. The route includes trail, some roads and neighborhoods. All are invited to attend.

We meet every Monday night at 6pm at the Waterworks Park's Lauridsen Amphitheater - 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines.

If parking is limited or they have an event, park at Gray’s Lake and bike over. We will traditionally gather near the restroom area, but in the case there is an event we will meet at the tunnel between Water Works Park and Gray's Lake.

Weather cancelations will be posted on the MTIA Facebook page. Please make sure you join it so you won’t miss them!

*A liability waiver must be signed prior to riding with us.

NOTE: Current ride information and weather cancelations are always updated on our Facebook page. We advertise our rides on this site, Facebook and on bikeiowa.com.