Experience the ride of a lifetime while honoring history, building community, and transforming yourself through a journey uniquely crafted for women of color.

FIFTH ANNUAL

1928 Legacy Tour:

The 1928 Legacy Tour is a transformative journey honoring the legacy of five pioneering Black women who, in 1928, cycled 250 miles from Harlem to Washington, D.C. Organized by Major Knox Adventures, this event offers a comprehensive 15-week training program culminating in a 3-day bike tour, fostering sisterhood and a love for the outdoors.

2025 REGISTRATION OPEN

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2025 REGISTRATION OPEN ⋆

Pedaling Through History, Empowering the Future.

Tour Highlights

  • 15-Week Expert-Led Training Program

    Build strength, endurance, and confidence under the guidance of top professionals.

  • Workshops with Industry Experts

    Sessions on cycling performance, nutrition, and mental resilience.

  • 280-mi Historic Route

    Retrace the path of the original 1928 cyclists, experiencing the rich history and culture along the way.

  • Inclusive Amenities

    Enjoy provided meals, snacks, and tour support throughout the journey.

  • Charitable Contribution

    Support impactful youth programs through your participation.

SCHEDULE

15-Week Training

Welcome to the 1928 Legacy Tour!

Prepare for the ultra-endurance ride with comprehensive training, regardless of your experience level.

    • Cycling training schedule

    • Group cycling coach session

    • Group nutrition session

    • Group conditioning coach session

    • Community workouts/rides

    • Monthly wellness check-ins

    • Tour mentorship

    • Premium Welcome Package

    • Training Jersey

    • 1928 Legacy Tour pricing with partners

Day One

Thursday

Arrive in New York for a welcome reception and bike preparation.

  • After 17 weeks of virtual training and sessions, meet your team for the weekend and receive final notes!

  • Our tour mechanic will preform a pre-ride check.

    Add-on a bike build or full tune up available.

  • Included: Pre-ride bike check, welcome package

    Not Included: Meals, transportation to the hotel, bike tune-ups, bike builds

    • Bike Shipping and Build

    • Full Bike Tune-up

    • Premium Care Package

    • Personal Photoshoot

Day Two

Friday

Begin the journey from Harlem to Philadelphia, covering 118 miles.

  • High-traffic urban cycling. Start with bridges. Paved trails. Unpaved trails 24 miles. Minimal/No shoulder segments. 2,071ft/24.2%. 118 mi.

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

    • Pre/Post-Ride Bike Check

    • SAG

    • Mechanic

    • Snacks / Hydration

    • Premium Care Package

    • Personal Photoshoot

    • Recovery Sleeves

    • Recovery Massage

Day Three

Saturday

Continue from Philadelphia to Baltimore, navigating rolling hills and historic sites.

  • Early morning urban cycling. Trails. High-stress roadway shoulders est. 55 miles. 2 mi on-roadway bridge crossing 3,299ft/6.9%. 99 mi.

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

    • Pre/Post-Ride Bike Check

    • SAG

    • Mechanic

    • Snacks / Hydration

    • Premium Care Package

    • Personal Photoshoot

    • Recovery Sleeves

    • Recovery Massage

Day Four

Sunday

Complete the final leg to Washington, D.C., celebrating personal growth and new relationships.

  • Urban cycling. Rolling hill segments. Busy paved trails. Minimal/No shoulder segments. 2,575ft/7.8%. 60 mi.

    • Breakfast

    • Pre-ride Bike Check

    • Lunch

    • Snacks/Hydration

    • Post Tour Celebration

    • SAG

    • Premium Care Package

    • Personal Photoshoot

    • Recovery Sleeves

    • Recovery Massage

Mandatory Interest Meeting

Attendance at an interest meeting is mandatory for all participants. These sessions provide essential information about the tour, training, and fundraising opportunities. Details about our community ride and other enhancements are also discussed.

Please ensure you attend to fully understand the commitment and benefits of the 1928 Legacy Tour.

What's Included

15-week Comprehensive Training

Scenic 3-day Historic Route

Nutrition coaching sessions

Virtual Workouts

Group Cycling Coach Sessions

Mentorship

Post Tour Celebration

Meals & Drinks

Cycling Jersey

Tour Mechanic

Conditioning Coach Session

Participant Guide

Training Schedule + Tips

SAG

Fundraising Opportunities

Charitable Contribution

Sunday Dinner

Sunday Accommodation

Monthly Wellness Checks

Tour Snacks

What's Not Included

Tour enhancements

Transportation to/from Washington, D.C., & Harlem, NY

  • Expert training program: $1,500+

  • Meals: $150+

  • Full mechanical and support crew: $1,500+

  • Holistic wellness resources: $375 each for conditioning and nutrition guidance

  • & more!

(Travel and lodging costs separate)

Unmatched Value

More than just a cycling tour—this is a transformative journey worth over $3,400!

Premium Tour Upgrade: Elevate Your Experience

    • Personalized sessions with Jill Patterson, Gran Fondo National Champion, to refine your cycling skills and strategies.

  • Private sessions with our tour sports nutritionist or sports psychologist to optimize your performance and mental resilience.

    • Capture your journey with a personalized set of high-quality photos, ensuring memories that last a lifetime.

  • Enjoy a 30-minute professional massage to relax and rejuvenate after the ride.

  • Enhance your experience with added exclusivity, personalization, and care.

Why Choose the 1928 Legacy Tour?

Join a community of like-minded cyclists who value:

  • Representation and inclusivity in outdoor spaces.

  • Honoring the legacy of trailblazing women of color.

  • An experience that is personal, transformative, and culturally significant.

2023 Attendee

“It is a truly life-changing experience because you may surprise yourself with what you can accomplish, and being surrounded by other strong women just created an unforgettable experience.”

2021 Attendee

“I learned that leaning into legacy and sisterhood can carry us through anything.”

Can't join us in person? No problem.

The 1928 Legacy Tour Virtual Option offers cyclists an accessible and transformative way to honor history, build community, and enhance their skills from anywhere in the world. Through a comprehensive 15-week training program, expert-led workshops with renowned professionals, and engaging virtual group rides, participants immerse themselves in the inspiring legacy of five Black women cyclists who paved the way in 1928.

A Stepping Stone to the In-Person Tour
The virtual tour equips participants with the physical and mental tools needed for endurance cycling, making it an ideal foundation for joining the in-person 1928 Legacy Tour in the future. Whether you're building confidence, expanding your cycling skills, or exploring the tour's rich history, the virtual option sets the stage for greater adventures ahead.

Join the journey and discover how you can be part of this extraordinary legacy—virtually or in person.

Our partners

  • Jill Patterson Coaching

  • TReal Sports Visuals

  • LipRevolt

  • Brianna Hurt, DPT

  • East Coast Greenway

  • SKADI Sport Psychology

Charitable Contribution

Major Knox Adventures aims to change the outdoor narrative through community events like community rides, pop-up bike events, and youth development opportunities in Washington, DC. The ride combines cycling, DC's culture, and a youth bike giveaway led by a mobile go-go band through historic neighborhoods.

Fundraising

Opportunity

Need financial help for the tour?

LipRevolt assists participants in raising funds for registration and lodging. Fundraising efforts also support Major Knox Adventures' youth bike giveaway and community inititives.