Fourth Annual

1928 Legacy Tour

The 1928 Legacy Tour & Virtual Challenge honors five inspiring Black women who cycled 250 miles from Harlem to Washington, D.C. Organized by Major Knox Adventures, this event includes a 17-week training program, a 3-day bike tour, and a charitable contribution.

They set the challenge, and we're answering it.

Celebrate the legacy of Black on bikes, sisterhood, and love of the "great-out-of-outdoors" while supporting impactful youth programs.

Tour Highlights

  • 250-mi Historic Route

  • Training Plan & Tips

  • Meals & Snacks Included

  • Conditioning Sessions

  • Nutrition Session

  • Monthly Wellness Check-Ins

  • Tour Support

  • Virtual Workouts

  • Charitable Donation

2024 HOSTS

  • KESHIA

    When’s the last time you’ve done something for the first time? Every year, Keshia looks forward to supporting women as they move beyond barriers externally and internally. She is all about promoting Black history and radical joy for historically underserved communities.

    Join us!

  • MARIANNA

    Marianna Cardozo is a licensed therapist and a certified personal trainer and health coach, who works in public health. Marianna has volunteered with the Tour since 2022, and completed the Tour in 2023. Marianna is excited to support the 2024 riders with their mental and emotional health as they go through training and completing the Tour!

  • COURTNEY

    One of the inaugural riders of the tour & a long time supporter of AMKLA, Courtney is originally from SC but now calls DC home. Courtney is a supporter of rejecting gatekeeping & enjoys exposing underrepresented communities to experiences they may not know are open to them.

  • MARLENE

    Marlene is a runner and a cyclist and enjoy all outside activities. She completed the legacy tour in 2022 and has enjoyed being support thereafter. Marlene believes wholeheartedly women of color can achieve anything and she's here to continue to see the goals achieved and the constant adventure.

SCHEDULE

17-Week Training

Welcome to the 2024 1928 Legacy Tour!

Our training program will cover all the tools you need to prepare for a 3-day ultra-endurance ride. No matter what experience level you join us at, you'll surely learn something new.

    • Cycling training schedule

    • Group cycling coach session

    • Group nutrition session

    • Group conditioning coach session

    • Community workouts/rides

    • Monthly wellness check-ins

    • Tour mentorship

    • Premium Welcome Package

    • Training Jersey

    • 1928 Legacy Tour pricing with partners

Day One

Thursday, May 23rd

Today, once you arrive in New York, we invite you to relax, relate & release as we prepare for a life-changing and memorable weekend adventure.

  • After 17 weeks of virtual training and sessions, meet your team for the weekend and receive final notes!

  • Our tour mechanic will preform a pre-ride check.

    Add-on a bike build or full tune up available.

  • Included: Pre-ride bike check, welcome package

    Not Included: Meals, transportation to the hotel, bike tune-ups, bike builds

    • Bike Shipping and Build

    • Full Bike Tune-up

    • Premium Care Package

    • Personal Photoshoot

Day Two

Friday, May 24th

The original 1928 bike tour began outside of the Harlem YWCA. We'll start our day with breakfast and intention setting as we take on the 96-year challenge to complete the original tour in less time.

  • High-traffic urban cycling. Start with bridges. Paved trails. Unpaved trails 24 miles. Minimal/No shoulder segments. 2,071ft/24.2%. 118 mi.

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

    • Pre/Post-Ride Bike Check

    • SAG

    • Mechanic

    • Snacks / Hydration

    • Premium Care Package

    • Personal Photoshoot

    • Recovery Sleeves

    • Recovery Massage

Day Three

Saturday, May 25th

You may feel some fatigue from yesterday's 118-mi ride, but you're mentally and physically energized for today's journey. As we leave the quiet streets of Philadelphia, we'll pass historic locations, but expect more traffic and rolling hills as we ride through Delaware into Maryland. Don't worry, you're prepared for this!

  • Early morning urban cycling. Trails. High-stress roadway shoulders est. 55 miles. 2 mi on-roadway bridge crossing 3,299ft/6.9%. 99 mi.

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

    • Pre/Post-Ride Bike Check

    • SAG

    • Mechanic

    • Snacks / Hydration

    • Premium Care Package

    • Personal Photoshoot

    • Recovery Sleeves

    • Recovery Massage

Day Four

Sunday, May 26th

Reflect on your biking journey through Baltimore. Congratulate yourself for personal growth and cherished relationships. Enjoy the final miles on rolling hills and paved trails before celebrating in Washington D.C.

  • Urban cycling. Rolling hill segments. Busy paved trails. Minimal/No shoulder segments. 2,575ft/7.8%. 60 mi.

    • Breakfast

    • Pre-ride Bike Check

    • Lunch

    • Snacks/Hydration

    • Post Tour Celebration

    • SAG

    • Premium Care Package

    • Personal Photoshoot

    • Recovery Sleeves

    • Recovery Massage

Accommodations

Single Occupancy

For individuals wanting a private room.

Double Occupancy

For two people traveling together or if you need to be placed with a roommate.

Tour Pass

For those who want to participate in all aspects of the tour but prefer to stay off-grounds.

Hotels

  • New York

  • Philadelphia

  • Baltimore

What's Included

Nutrition Coach Session

Virtual Workouts

Scenic 3-day Historic Route

Monthly Wellness Checks

Group Cycling Coach Session

Mentorship

Post Tour Celebration

Meals & Drinks

Cycling Jersey

Tour Mechanic

Conditioning Coach Session

Participant Guide

Training Schedule + Tips

SAG

Fundraising Opportunities

Charitable Contribution

Tour Snacks

What's Not Included

Transportation From Washington, DC

Transportation To Harlem, NY

Sunday Dinner

Sunday Accommodation

Tour Enhancements

  • Premium Welcome Package

    Welcome to the 1928 Legacy Tour! We're sharing some of our favorite items that helped us during training, including a shirt for you to wear.

    Coming Soon

  • Bike Build / Shipping

    Ship your bike to TREK Skyland for hassle-free assembly and delivery.

    Coming Soon

  • Personal Photoshoot

    Looking to capture your own personal memories of your experience? Book a 30-minute photoshoot with seven edited photos in the city of your choice.

    Coming Soon

  • Compression Leg Sleeves

    Recharge your legs after the ride using air-compression leg sleeves with a massage pattern.

    Coming Soon

  • Recovery Massage

    Experience faster recovery and reduce fatigue with a personal massage.

    Coming Soon

  • Full Bike Tune-Up

    Before the tour, have your bike tuned up and cleaned by our tour mechanic.

    Coming Soon

  • Sunday Accommodations

    Stay overnight in the Nation's Capitol to enjoy its lively nightlife and rich history, all while creating unforgettable memories in one of the world's most iconic cities.

    Coming Soon

  • Premium Tour Care Package

    Pamper yourself before, during, and after your long bike rides with premium coffee, tea, snacks, and self-care essentials.

    Coming Soon

Fundraising

Opportunity

Need financial help for the tour? No worries. LipRevolt will assist you in raising funds for registration & lodging.

Fundraising by tour riders will also support MKA's youth bike giveaway - Chocolate City Community Ride—more info at the tour's interest meeting.

2023 Attendee

“It is a truly life-changing experience because you may surprise yourself with what you can accomplish, and being surrounded by other strong women just created an unforgettable experience.”

2021 Attendee

“I learned that leaning into legacy and sisterhood can carry us through anything.”

Can't join us in person?

No problem.

From May 24-27, we’re teaming up with Run 4 All Women to take on the challenge remotely. Team up and run, walk, or cycle from anywhere. Choose from a 250-mile bike ride, 25-50-mile run, or intentional movement.

Our partners

  • TReal Sports Visuals

  • Hefler Performance Coaching

  • Run 4 All Women

  • LipRevolt

  • Brianna Hurt, DPT

  • East Coast Greenway

Charitable Contribution

Major Knox Adventures aims to change the outdoor narrative through community events like the Chocolate City Community Ride in Washington, DC. The ride combines cycling, DC's culture, and a youth bike giveaway led by a mobile go-go band through historic neighborhoods.