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THE STORY

Introduction

Lance Armstrong

Major Taylor

Franklin Artifacts

FOR TEACHERS

Resources

FOR STUDENTS

Activities

REFERENCES

Credits

 

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One day the Southard family decided to move to Chicago. Major Taylor's mother wouldn't let him go even though he wanted to. This completely changed his life. He got himself a job as an errand boy. He used the bike that the Southards allowed him to keep for delivering newspapers.

Riding his bike for newspaper deliveries improved his speed and strength. He also taught himself how to do tricks on his bike. The money that he earned delivering newspapers went to his poor family for living expenses.

 

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