Feel the Heat, Ride for Charity
Welcome to the heat! The MTHCC Summer Sizzle is more than a ride; it’s our way of giving back to the community we love. Over the next four days, you’ll experience the best of Houston cycling, fueled by camaraderie and a shared mission to support local initiatives. We are thrilled to have you in the peloton—let’s make this an unforgettable chapter of the Summer Sizzle legacy.
About The Summer Sizzle
Inspired by the legacy of Marshall 'Major' Taylor, MTHCC is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing the sport of cycling as a catalyst for health, well-being, and community growth. Through year-round social advocacy and our signature annual charity event, the Summer Sizzle, we bridge the gap between recreational cycling and impactful community engagement—making a difference in Houston, one ride at a time.
The Summer Sizzle: Houston’s Ultimate 4-Day Cycling Celebration
Feel the Heat. Ride for a Purpose. Join the Movement.
The Summer Sizzle isn’t just an annual ride—it’s the signature event of the Major Taylor Houston Cycling Club (MTHCC). This Memorial Day weekend, we bring together cyclists from across the country to celebrate the legacy of Marshall "Major" Taylor through four days of camaraderie, culture, and community impact.
Why We Ride
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Major Taylor Houston Cycling Club believes in "service through cycling." A portion of the proceeds from the Summer Sizzle goes directly back into the Houston community, supporting initiatives that promote health, diversity, and youth cycling.
Registration Includes:
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Official MTHCC "Welcome to Houston" Swag Bag.
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Custom Finisher Medal.
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Fully supported routes with SAG vehicles and mechanical assistance.
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Post-ride Finish Line Social featuring food, music, and vendors.
Ready to Turn Up the Heat?
Whether you’re a seasoned "A-Group" racer or a weekend warrior, there is a place for you in our peloton.
Our Club's Namesake
American bicycle racer Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor (1878-1932) was the world's first black sports superstar. He was a world cycling champion in 1899, American sprint champion in 1900, and set numerous track cycling records. Nicknamed Major in his youth in Indianapolis and later known as the Worcester Whirlwind after his adopted hometown in Massachusetts, he was the second African American world champion in any sport (after Canadian-born bantamweight boxer George Dixon of Boston won his title in 1891). In the Jim Crow era of strict racial segregation, Taylor had to fight prejudice just to get on the starting line. He faced closed doors and open hostility with remarkable dignity.
"Life is too short for a man to hold bitterness in his heart."
Marshall W. "Major" Taylor
