Marylou Jackson, Velma Jackson, Ethyl Miller, Leolya Nelson, and Constance White set a call in 1928 - cycle 250-mi from Harlem, NY to Washington, DC in less than 65 hours.
Ninety-three years later, we’re riding to answer it.
The 1928 Legacy Tour is a MAJOR KNOX Adventure designed for radical joy in the outdoors while amplifying Black women’s legacy of athleticism and bicycle touring and celebrating sisterhood on bikes.
Join the 1928 Legacy Tour by taking on your own endurance challenge!
Our goals:
Engage with the 1928 Legacy Tour @majorknoxadventures on Instagram. We will be sharing stories, going live with updates, and bringing virtual participants along for the ride!
Share your experience with us on social media using the hashtags #1928LegacyTour #AMKLA #MajorKnoxAdventure #Run4AllWomen
Please visit: majorknoxadventures.com
All registrants will receive:
MAJOR KNOX Adventures personalized bib
Upload distances & photos DAILY 5/28 - 6/6
and a chance to purchase:
MAJOR KNOX Adventures pin
LIMITED EDITION socks - Hurry!
Proceeds from the event are going to Gearin' Up Bicycles - Creating career development opportunities and teaching essential workplace skills to youth from under-served communities while encouraging cycling as a practical, healthy means of transportation.
Keep track in the following ways:
Laps on a track
Treadmill for Run/Walk or Peloton for Bike
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some run/walk events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Many state parks have bicycle paths/trails
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'
Smart watches like Garmin, Polar, Apple and so on have you covered too!
1. Get out for your Run/Walk or Cycle starting May 28th!
2. Beginning May 28th and daily until June 6th, visit elitefeats.com/results
3. Search for your name & click UPDATE
4. Follow instructions provided to enter your time
Rinse and repeat for your next post!
Jessie Schwiesow
[email protected]
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!
*LAST DAY TO REGISTER & POST TIMES IS 6/6*