Summary Podcast of American cyclist and World Champion Major Taylor as he poses with his bicycle, 1899. Taylor was the first African-American to become an international star at cycling, and for many years was the best rider in the world, even though he had to fight prejudice throughout his career; in many races, he was disqualified, or unfairly blocked, because of his colour. (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images) Podcast Narrator, Lindsey Trostle