Cycling in the United States

Cycling in the United States is a minor sport in the country.

Cycling in the United States
CountryUnited States
Governing bodyUSA Cycling
National team(s)United States Olympics team
International competitions

Utility cycling

The reason speculated for the lack of use of bicycles usage in the United States is because of the dominance of cars and lack of safe spaces to use bikes.[1][2][3][4]

Cycle sport

Ayesha McGowan became the first African American female professional road cyclist.[5] Major Taylor was the first African American world champion in cycling.[6][7][8][9]

References
  1. "Rise in cycling is changing US cities". 14 July 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  2. Buehler, Ralph; Pucher, John (2012). "Walking and Cycling in Western Europe and the United States: Trends, Policies, and Lessons". TR News: 34–42.
  3. Davies, Alex. "Here's What Americans Don't Get About Cycling — And Why It's A Problem". Business Insider. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  4. Pucher, John; Buehler, Ralph; Merom, Dafna; Bauman, Adrian (December 2011). "Walking and Cycling in the United States, 2001–2009: Evidence From the National Household Travel Surveys". American Journal of Public Health. 101 (S1): S310-7. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2010.300067. PMC 3222478. PMID 21551387.
  5. Cohen, Josh (11 June 2015). "Can Ayesha McGowan Become America's First Black Woman Pro Cyclist?". Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  6. "Honoring Major Taylor, America's first black world champion". SI.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  7. "Marshall 'Major' Taylor: world champion cyclist He was the second black world champion". 22 February 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  8. King, Gilbert. "The Unknown Story of "The Black Cyclone," the Cycling Champion Who Broke the Color Barrier". Smithsonian. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  9. "Guy On A Bike: African-American Cycling Pioneers". 16 February 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2019.


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