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My Tribute to Major Taylor : The Fastest Bicycle Rider in The World.
This is not the first Black History Month tribute paid to Marshall W. “Major” Taylor, the Black champion bicycle racer who had heads
Buck Peacock
Feb 2614 min read
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The Art of Collecting Ephemera: A Sparkling Conversation with Jim Ammirato, Founder of the Major Taylor Archive .
From rare and mesmerizing antique memorabilia to original and signed copies of Major Taylor’s autobiography, this collection radiates the...
Cyrille Vincent
Feb 146 min read
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A Peek Inside Louis Garneau's Creative Universe
The former Olympian cyclist and famed Canadian businessman is also an accomplished artist who pushes the boundaries of contemporary art...
Media
Jan 214 min read
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Beyond the Frames : A Reflection by Filmmaker Cyrille Vincent
Eight years ago when I arrived in Worcester, Massachusetts, I had no idea that the city was resting on a long heritage of Black history...
Cyrille Vincent
Mar 20, 20243 min read
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Reminiscing About my Trip to Reno-Nevada for Whirlwind, the Major Taylor Film Project I am producing.
As I was going down memory lane reminiscing about last year's events, it appeared to me that I have never shared with you my Reno-Nevada...
Cyrille Vincent
Jan 9, 20243 min read
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Pro BMX Athlete Nigel Sylvester Amongst Notable Participants in “Major” Taylor Upcoming Documentary.
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: October 23, 2023 WHIRLWIND is an upcoming documentary about Marshall “Major” Taylor, the world’s...
Whirlwind Staff
Oct 23, 20233 min read
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Volunteers needed for a Major Taylor's film production involving cycling celebrity in New York-Oct7.
Current circumstances in the film industry have made it almost inevitable for the filmmakers to go the independent route with this film docu
Whirlwind Staff
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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How Major Taylor Won an Unexpected Championship in Iowa. (Excerpt from his Autobiography-1928 ).
CHAPTER VVIII HOW I WON AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP I decided to give up riding on the National Circuit for a week or two, following the...
Media
Aug 15, 20237 min read
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Gearing up for RAGBRAI is no joke for a NEWBIE but I am certain everything will work out in the end.
We are a week away from my 500 miles ride across Iowa and that overwhelming feeling of unpreparedness is haunting me every second. I am...
Cyrille Vincent
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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Whirlwind Director Teams Up with the Major Taylor Iowa Cycling Club to Raise Awareness on RAGBRAI.
(PRESS RELEASE) For Immediate Release. Worcester, MA (June 13, 2023) Independent documentary filmmaker, Cyrille Vincent, has teamed up...
Media
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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How I am gearing up to ride 500 miles across Iowa for the Major Taylor film documentary (Part I).
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for...
Cyrille Vincent Ndomakette Samba
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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TURNING THE TABLE ON JACQUELIN, THE FRENCH IDOL-PARIS-GRAND PRIX 1901 (Written by Major Taylor ) .
This is a first hand account of the Grand Prix-Paris from Major Taylor autobiography (The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World.)1928 Taylor...
Whirlwind Staff
Feb 9, 20236 min read
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We raised $30,786 for ''Whirlwind'' film documentary and this is a recap for you. (Director Notes#1)
Cyrille Vincent Director of ''Whirlwind'' addressing a small group the film supporters during a private screening of the trailer concept...
Cyrille Vincent
Jan 22, 20234 min read
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Director & Executive Producer of Whirlwind explain his venture in high end Major Taylor documentary.
Cyrille Vincent was Interviewed by Monica Sager (media@worcesterwhirlwind.com) How did you get into the topic of Major Taylor for this...
Media
Dec 5, 20225 min read
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''Whirlwind'' Trailer Concept set to release on November 26 which is also Major Taylor's Birthday.
Worcester, MA – Whirlwind, a film documentary in the making about the life and career of Marshall Major Taylor, is set to release its...
Media
Nov 20, 20223 min read
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Join ''Whirlwind'' film ambassadors program today and start collecting exclusives perks .
Ambassadors support and represent ''WHIRLWIND'' film documentary project wherever they are located on the globe.
Cyrille Vincent
Sep 24, 20221 min read
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Major Taylor won the 1-mile World Professional Championship in Montreal on August 10 1899.
Major Taylor won the one mile International Professional Championship at the age of 20.
Cyrille Vincent Ndomakette Samba
Aug 10, 20222 min read
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''WHIRLWIND'' Co-director's calls for hosting the 2023 Major Taylor Invitational in Worcester -Mass.
''WHIRLWIND'' Co-director's calls for hosting the 2023 Major Taylor Invitational in Worcester -Mass.
Cyrille Vincent Ndomakette Samba
Jun 21, 20225 min read
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5 Reasons why I am attending the Major Taylor Festival/Invitational in Indianapolis (June 17-19).
As you may know by now , I (Cyrille Vincent -Director/Executive Producer) am going to the Major Taylor Invitational June 17th-19 in...
Cyrille Vincent Ndomakette Samba
Jun 7, 20222 min read
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GET BEHIND THE SCENE OF ''WHIRLWIND''
WHIRLWIND BTS
Cyrille Vincent Ndomakette Samba
May 26, 20221 min read
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