Thanks, Jeff, I was unaware of the book. "Major" also self-published his autobiography which he lived off of the proceeds of. Also, I should have included this below which I never knew.
He raced all events, but Taylor was first and foremost a track sprinter. For some perspective on the popularity of cycling near the turn of the 20th century, Madison Square Garden could pack the house for six-day, indoor track events. (Similar events are still called “Madisons” in the track world.) Prizes for first place could reach upwards of $5,000, which is about $135,000 in today’s dollars. Bike racing was big time, and no one was as exciting as Major Taylor. Even President Theodore Roosevelt, the man’s man of hunting and all things rugged, was a vociferous fan of Taylor.
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