Date: February 25, 2012 @ 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon
DIVERSIFYING CYCLING FROM THE GROUND UP
Announcing Major Taylor Austin, a cycling club whose mission is to increase awareness and participation of cycling within minority communities. The official launch of Major Taylor Austin will take place February 23rd - 26th, 2012 as part of the National Brotherhood of Cyclists’ first annual Midwinter Southwest Cycling Summit in Austin, TX. A four day weekend of riding, socializing and cycling inspiration thanks in part due to generous support from Trek.
RIDE YOUR BIKE
Weekend registrants will enjoy four days of supported riding based out of Mellow Johnny's, private social events, and gift bag including event t-shirt. Register now at majortayloraustin.org
GROW THE MOVEMENT Saturday, February 25th
11:00am Family Ride
Free and open to the public
Join Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and other community leaders for a tour through one of Austin’s historic districts. Choose between the walking tour or family-friendly bike tour departing Huston-Tillotson University at 11:00am on Saturday, February 25th. The tour precedes the African-American Community Heritage Festival, the culmination of Black History Month in Austin. A limited number of bikes will be available for check out to the public thanks to BikeTexas. Visit www.majortayloraustin.org for reservations.
Date: February 25, 2012 @ 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Greater Mount Zion - Fellowship Hall
1809 Pennsylvania (at Chicon)
DIVERSIFYING CYCLING FROM THE GROUND UP
Second filmmaker added: T C Johnstone will share the trailer of Rising From Ashes. The story of Team Rwanda. Q & A will follow.
Announcing Major Taylor Austin, a cycling club whose mission is to increase awareness and participation of cycling within minority communities. The official launch of Major Taylor Austin will take place February 23rd - 26th, 2012 as part of the National Brotherhood of Cyclists’ first annual Midwinter Southwest Cycling Summit in Austin, TX. A four day weekend of riding, socializing and cycling inspiration thanks in part to generous support from Trek Bicycles.
RIDE YOUR BIKE
Weekend registrants will enjoy four days of supported riding based out of Mellow Johnny's, private social events, and gift bag including event t-shirt. Register now at majortayloraustin.org
GROW THE MOVEMENT
Saturday, February 25th
6:30pm Movie Night
Free and open to the public
Location:
Greater Mount Zion - Fellowship Hall
1809 Pennsylvania (at Chicon)
Community advocate turned filmmaker Yolanda Davis-Overstreet will show a sneak peek of her documentary RIDE:In Living Color. This unique film profiles African Americans who have made or are making a difference in their lives and communities through cycling. A panel discussion will address the resurgence of cycling within communities of color across the country and resources locally helping to Grow The Movement.
