Vintage Riverside Cycling Club

Introducing a piece of cycling history: the Vintage Riverside Cycling Club jersey. This 1890 replica of a brown Marin wool jersey pays homage to the turn-of-the-century "colored" cycling clubs, specifically the Riverside Cycling Club in Boston, Massachusetts.

This vintage jersey features key historical occurrences from the 1890s. It celebrates Major Taylor, a member of the Boston Pursuit Team in 1897 and part of the first integrated professional sports team in America. Taylor raced at the Cambridge Cycle Track, leaving a lasting impact on cycling history.

The jersey also honors Kittie Knox, a pioneering female cyclist and racer who courageously challenged the racist color bar of the League of American Wheelmen, paving the way for inclusivity and diversity in cycling.

Furthermore, the jersey recognizes Company L, an all-black company of the Sixth Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, which included a bicycle corps. This group preceded the renowned Iron Riders of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, USA Bicycle Corps, known for their remarkable journey from Fort Missoula Rd, Montana to St. Louis, Missouri in 1897.

Wearing this Vintage Riverside Cycling Club jersey not only showcases a love for cycling but also celebrates the trailblazers and history-makers who defied barriers and championed diversity in the sport. This jersey is a symbol of courage, resilience, and the fight for inclusivity within the cycling community. It commemorates the achievements of those who pushed boundaries and paved the way for future generations of cyclists.

Ships immediately, the Vintage Riverside Cycling Club jersey is more than just a piece of clothing; it is a tribute to the pioneers who shaped the sport and broke down barriers, embodying the spirit of progress and unity on the open road.

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