Pedaling forward, honoring history.
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when freedom finally reached enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
At Pedal Power kids, we often talk about the bike as a tool for freedom. Today, we want to honor a pioneer who rode that freedom straight to the top: Marshall “Major” Taylor.
Born just 13 years after the abolition of slavery, Major Taylor became America’s first Black world champion athlete in 1899. He didn’t just race against the clock; he raced against intense racial terror, track bans, and open hostility, winning despite it.
Juneteenth is a day to reflect on the long road to freedom, celebrate Black joy, and recognize that the ride toward true equity continues- a sentiment that PPK hopes to embody not only on this day but throughout the year.
Marshal “Major” Taylor
School’s out for summer! 🌞 … And we have last-minute openings for fan-favorite Bike Adventure Camp in Severna Park next week! (9-3:30, 6/22- 6/27)
For independent riders ready to put in some miles to exciting destinations each day- sing karaoke at @b2rsevernaparkmd , create @blendedessentials , yoga, movies, water play & more… the most fun week of the summer! Register at pedalpowerkids.com
Camps are officially off and rolling! Will we see you soon?
From adventure camp to our first week at Park (@theparkschool) this week was the best way to kick off the summer ahead!
100 laps between the 3 of them!!! 💪 So proud of all of our late spring Learn to Ride grads. Can’t wait kick off Bike Camp Season in t-minus 11 days!!!! Are you signed up yet????
