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July 22, 2018 George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor Worcester, Mass. But some riders couldn't resist pedaling up the hill. 2018 PHOTOS (Telegram & Gazette) 2018 PHOTOS (Pete Banach/SpokenShutter)
See how fast you can pedal up George Street, a two-block quad-buster that was a training ground for 1899 world champion Major Taylor. It's one rider at a time against the clock in this steep uphill time trial in downtown Worcester, presented by Barney's Bicycle and the Seven Hills Wheelmen, on the fourth Sunday in July. The distance is 500 feet, and the average grade is 18 percent. The contest is open to riders age 12 and up. Helmets are required. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Association, Inc.
There is no rain date. Online registration has closed. $20 per rider 
BIKE RAFFLE! 
We raffled off an SE Bikes Big Flyer 29" BMX bike from Barney's Bicycle, plus other cool stuff. Tickets were $5, or three for $12, or six for $20. Prize drawing was July 22 at George street. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Association. Click here to see the complete list of prizes and winners.
It's uphill all the way (Telegram & Gazette photo gallery) The bike goes on (Worcester Magazine)
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