Honor Major Taylor Fondo presented by Zipp

Honor Major Taylor Fondo presented by Zipp Race Information

<h5>Ride through history in the city where it all began. The Honor Major Taylor Fondo p/b Zipp invites you to celebrate the indomitable spirit of Marshall “Major” Taylor in his own hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana.</h5> <h5>As the world’s first African-American sports superstar, Major Taylor broke barriers on the same streets where we now push our limits. For 2026, we honor his legacy with a professional-grade Grand Depart from the iconic Bottleworks District, sending riders southeast on brand-new scenic routes designed to challenge the legs and lift the spirit.<br /><br /></h5> <h3><strong>Ride Highlights:</strong></h3> <ul><li> <h5><strong>A Hometown Tribute:</strong> Experience a managed, neutral police roll-out from the heart of Indy, moving as one peloton through the city that shaped a world champion.</h5> </li><li> <h5><strong>Performance-Driven Routes: </strong>Choose between the 62-mile Gran (Metric Century) or the 30-35-mile Medio. Both routes feature professional chip-timing for athletes looking to test their mid-summer fitness.</h5> </li><li> <h5><strong>Elite Support: </strong>Fully supported, themed SAG stops with elevated nutrition, hydration, and mechanical assistance to keep you moving.</h5> </li><li> <h5><strong>The Bottleworks Experience:</strong> Start and finish at Indy’s premier urban destination. Enjoy secure, complimentary bike parking so you can transition from your ride to the front row of the evening&#39;s Pro Criteriums.</h5> </li><li> <h5><strong>Curated Recovery: </strong>Your registration includes an official Honor Major Taylor t-shirt and a custom meal voucher for a curated selection of local restaurants inside The Garage Food Hall.</h5> </li><li> <h5><strong>Zipp Wheelset Drawing:</strong> All amateur registrants are automatically entered to win one of two Zipp Wheelsets (valued at $2,500 each). Winners must be present at the 6:15 PM drawing to claim their prize.</h5> </li></ul>