RIDE THROUGH HISTORY IN THE CITY WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. THE HONOR MAJOR TAYLOR FONDO P/B ZIPP INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT OF MARSHALL MAJOR TAYLOR IN HIS OWN HOMETOWN OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.

AS THE WORLDS FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS SUPERSTAR, MAJOR TAYLOR BROKE BARRIERS ON THE SAME STREETS WHERE WE NOW PUSH OUR LIMITS. FOR 2026, WE HONOR HIS LEGACY WITH A PROFESSIONAL-GRADE GRAND DEPART FROM THE ICONIC BOTTLEWORKS DISTRICT, SENDING RIDERS SOUTHEAST ON BRAND-NEW SCENIC ROUTES DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE THE LEGS AND LIFT THE SPIRIT.

RIDE HIGHLIGHTS:

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A HOMETOWN TRIBUTE: EXPERIENCE A MANAGED, NEUTRAL POLICE ROLL-OUT FROM THE HEART OF INDY, MOVING AS ONE PELOTON THROUGH THE CITY THAT SHAPED A WORLD CHAMPION.

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PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN ROUTES: CHOOSE BETWEEN THE 62-MILE GRAN (METRIC CENTURY) OR THE 30-35-MILE MEDIO. BOTH ROUTES FEATURE PROFESSIONAL CHIP-TIMING FOR ATHLETES LOOKING TO TEST THEIR MID-SUMMER FITNESS.

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ELITE SUPPORT: FULLY SUPPORTED, THEMED SAG STOPS WITH ELEVATED NUTRITION, HYDRATION, AND MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE TO KEEP YOU MOVING.

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THE BOTTLEWORKS EXPERIENCE: START AND FINISH AT INDYS PREMIER URBAN DESTINATION. ENJOY SECURE, COMPLIMENTARY BIKE PARKING SO YOU CAN TRANSITION FROM YOUR RIDE TO THE FRONT ROW OF THE EVENING'S PRO CRITERIUMS.

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CURATED RECOVERY: YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES AN OFFICIAL HONOR MAJOR TAYLOR T-SHIRT AND A CUSTOM MEAL VOUCHER FOR A CURATED SELECTION OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS INSIDE THE GARAGE FOOD HALL.

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ZIPP WHEELSET DRAWING: ALL AMATEUR REGISTRANTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED TO WIN ONE OF TWO ZIPP WHEELSETS (VALUED AT $2,500 EACH). WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE 6:15 PM DRAWING TO CLAIM THEIR PRIZE.