Major Taylor Cycling Club San Diego, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization registered with the state of California.
Established in 2007 by Odale Baker, MTCCSD is a diverse cycling club open to all levels of cyclists from the novice to the competitive racer. Its purpose is to bring people together through a shared interest in cycling for such purposes as:
- To bring cultural diversity to the cycling community
- To develop the riding skills and abilities of those members.
- To share in the responsibility of health education
- To cultivate interest in and accessibility to the sport within less privileged communities.
- To educate others about the life and legacy of Marshall “Major” Taylor
- To promote and help develop a working relationship between MTCCSD and other cycling organizations
- To have fun through exercise and fellowship.
Our riders get together throughout the weeks in small friendship groups. However, our typical Club rides are Saturday mornings starting from San Diego, Chula Vista, National City, or NoCo. Rides are curated by members and include a diverse library of routes 25-50 miles that may take us to Oceanside, Coronado, East County and more. Moreover, all members and friends are welcome to suggest or lead a new ride! Whether we ride as one large group, or divide into Alpha and Bravo teams, by speed, a sweeper always rides along to make sure no rider is left behind.
The members who make up the club are bound by our love of the sport. Our origins and occupations are diverse.
Whether you’re a novice or seasoned rider, casual or cycling activist, we want to know you. Please subscribe to our calendar, and/or become a member.
The Major Taylor Cycling Club of San Diego was established in 2007 by Odale Baker with the vision of building community.
Board Members
Dennard Clendenin — President
Born in Bronx, NY, Dennard is a retired educator. He has been a San Diego resident since 1980.
Omari Way — Vice-President
Born in Harlem USA, Omari is an HBCU alum of Morgan State University and former U.S. Navy Photographer committed to community as well as national service. Part of MTCCSD’s Alpha Team, 91/2 times out of 10 he’ll be the first to arrive and the last one to leave ensuring all riders are good to start and back to their cars safely.
Larry Emerson – Treasurer
I worked in Japan and Southeast Asia as a civil engineer for more than 10 years. Came back to National City in 1992, married and with 2 kids. Worked at Caltrans for more than 24 years as a transportation engineer. Used to bike on a 10-speed when I was in college at the University of Pacific in Stockton. Thanks to my friends and the major Taylor cycling club I’m biking again and enjoying it tremendously.
Ron Abernethy – Secretary
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and I am an ardent cyclist, advocate, and dedicated supporter of the Major Taylor Cycling Club San Diego. I joined the club in 2021 and I have proudly served as Secretary on the club’s Board of Directors for the past two years, promoting cycling, community, inclusion, and equity in this great sport.
Membership & Property (Vacant)
Marketing & Media (Vacant)
Chairperson of Ride Committee (Vacant)
Chairperson of Event Committee (Vacant)
Historian (Carlos Valenzuela)
Dave Hock – Webmaster
A recovered New Yorker, Dave is an software engineer, entrepreneur and mechanic who has lived in San Diego since 1999. He is a volunteer for the Blind Stokers and Father Joe’s cycling clubs.
