The 1928 Legacy Tour is a 3-day, 250-mile cycling journey from Harlem, NY to Washington, DC inspired by five Black women who completed the same ride nearly a century ago.

It’s more than a ride — it’s a celebration of history, community, and collective strength.

This experience centers women, femmes, and non-binary riders of color, and welcomes allies who share our values of inclusion, equity, and storytelling.

Most riders are emerging cyclists — people who ride regularly, can handle 30–50 miles comfortably, and want to grow through structured training, mentorship, and community.

The tour covers roughly 280 miles over 3 days, averaging 100+ miles per day.

Riders must maintain an average 13 mph pace on long rides and demonstrate readiness through a required back-to-back century weekend during training.

This is not a race — it’s a journey built on teamwork, endurance, and preparation.

Training runs 15 weeks from February to May and includes:

• Weekly structured rides (indoor or outdoor)

• Monthly check-ins and group sessions

• Skill clinics and mentorship pods

• A required back-to-back century weekend by week 12

Expect to train 4-6 days a week, averaging 8–10 hours total.

No. Riders can train indoors or outdoors depending on comfort and access.

We provide:

• A Winter Training Gear Guide

• Loaner smart trainers (limited availability)

• Virtual accountability pods for motivation

• Group Zwift sessions and optional “Street Skills Saturdays” for outdoor readiness

If you prefer indoor training, you’ll still need to complete some outdoor rides before tour weekend to build road confidence.

A road, endurance, or gravel bike with multiple gears and clip-in or caged pedals is required.

We’ll host bike-fit and maintenance workshops before training begins, and limited loaner or discount options may be available for qualified riders.

Yes. If you don’t own a smart trainer or power-based system, we offer:

• Loaner tech when available

• Outdoor training alternatives

• Access to low-tech heart rate and cadence options
  We ask that you communicate your needs early — this helps us plan and support you effectively.

Not necessarily, but all riders must complete at least two group rides and one street-skills clinic before the tour.

These sessions teach drafting, communication, safety, and confidence in traffic.

No one rides alone — your mentors and ride leads will guide you every step.

We never want cost to be a barrier.

Through our Legacy Scholarship Fund, riders can apply for partial financial aid or fundraising support.
Opportunities include community-based fundraising workshops and partner sponsorships to offset costs.

Registration includes:

• 3 days of supported riding (SAG, hydration, nutrition)

• Group meals

• Daily route safety briefings

• On-tour wellness and recovery support

• Commemorative jersey and rider kit

• Connection to a network of mentors and alumni

Final 2026 pricing will be announced before applications open (December 2025).

In 2025, total rider costs ranged from $1,400–$2,000, depending on travel, lodging preferences, and fundraising success.

Payment plans and scholarships are available.

Our SAG (Support & Gear) vehicles will be available throughout the tour for rest or recovery breaks.

We’ll help every rider finish safely — whether that means completing every mile or every lesson learned.

Applications for the 2026 class open December 2025.

Join our interest list to receive early updates, information sessions, and training resources.

The 1928 Legacy Tour is rooted in storytelling, belonging, and transformation.

We ride to honor the five women of 1928 — and to rewrite what leadership, representation, and freedom look like on two wheels today.