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A DELAYED DISPATCH TO MAJOR TAYLOR’S FANS- FINDING LUCINDA
As a creative, I believe that it is moral and to some extent a professional obligation to support other creatives, especially the ones who are emerging in the same field as you. With that in mind, last Saturday, I went to see Finding Lucinda, a live show that blends live performance and a documentary screening. Cyrille Vincent & Avery Hellman (Artist /Executive Producer )at POP The event was presented by the POP Emporium in Providence, Rhode Island. The gathering was so inspi
Cyrille Vincent
Nov 183 min read


The Art Of The Cycling Jersey
For a long time, the myth has been that if it is beautiful, it must belong in the museums and art galleries; not the street nor the trails.
Cyrille Vincent
Oct 292 min read


The Art of Celebration: A Tribute to Major Taylor, 1899 World Champion of Track Cycling.
I shall never forget the thunderous applause that greeted me as I rode my victorious lap of honor around the track with a huge bouquet of roses.It was the first time that I had triumphed on foreign soil, and I thrilled as I heard the band strike up the "Star Spangled Banner." My national anthem took on a new meaning for me from that moment. I never felt so proud to be an American before, and indeed, I felt even more American at that moment than I had ever felt in America.
Whirlwind Staff
Aug 103 min read


Cycling history is coming to a full circle moment at the Boulder Art Gallery in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on Saturday, June 21, 2025
Cyrille Vincent standing in front of the 50th anniversary poster ...
Cyrille Vincent
Jun 164 min read


My Tribute to Major Taylor : The Fastest Bicycle Rider in The World.
This is not the first Black History Month tribute paid to Marshall W. “Major” Taylor, the Black champion bicycle racer who had heads
Buck Peacock
Feb 2614 min read


The Art of Collecting Ephemera: A Sparkling Conversation with Jim Ammirato, Founder of the Major Taylor Archive .
From rare and mesmerizing antique memorabilia to original and signed copies of Major Taylor’s autobiography, this collection radiates the...
Cyrille Vincent
Feb 146 min read


A Peek Inside Louis Garneau's Creative Universe
The former Olympian cyclist and famed Canadian businessman is also an accomplished artist who pushes the boundaries of contemporary art...
Media
Jan 214 min read


Beyond the Frames : A Reflection by Filmmaker Cyrille Vincent
Eight years ago when I arrived in Worcester, Massachusetts, I had no idea that the city was resting on a long heritage of Black history...
Cyrille Vincent
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Reminiscing About my Trip to Reno-Nevada for Whirlwind, the Major Taylor Film Project I am producing.
As I was going down memory lane reminiscing about last year's events, it appeared to me that I have never shared with you my Reno-Nevada...
Cyrille Vincent
Jan 9, 20243 min read


Pro BMX Athlete Nigel Sylvester Amongst Notable Participants in “Major” Taylor Upcoming Documentary.
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: October 23, 2023 WHIRLWIND is an upcoming documentary about Marshall “Major” Taylor, the world’s...
Whirlwind Staff
Oct 23, 20233 min read


Volunteers needed for a Major Taylor's film production involving cycling celebrity in New York-Oct7.
Current circumstances in the film industry have made it almost inevitable for the filmmakers to go the independent route with this film docu
Whirlwind Staff
Oct 1, 20232 min read


How Major Taylor Won an Unexpected Championship in Iowa. (Excerpt from his Autobiography-1928 ).
CHAPTER VVIII HOW I WON AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP I decided to give up riding on the National Circuit for a week or two, following the...
Media
Aug 15, 20237 min read


Gearing up for RAGBRAI is no joke for a NEWBIE but I am certain everything will work out in the end.
We are a week away from my 500 miles ride across Iowa and that overwhelming feeling of unpreparedness is haunting me every second. I am...
Cyrille Vincent
Jul 13, 20233 min read


Whirlwind Director Teams Up with the Major Taylor Iowa Cycling Club to Raise Awareness on RAGBRAI.
(PRESS RELEASE) For Immediate Release. Worcester, MA (June 13, 2023) Independent documentary filmmaker, Cyrille Vincent, has teamed up...
Media
Jun 14, 20232 min read


How I am gearing up to ride 500 miles across Iowa for the Major Taylor film documentary (Part I).
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for...
Cyrille Vincent
Jun 6, 20233 min read


TURNING THE TABLE ON JACQUELIN, THE FRENCH IDOL-PARIS-GRAND PRIX 1901 (Written by Major Taylor ) .
This is a first hand account of the Grand Prix-Paris from Major Taylor autobiography (The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World.)1928 Taylor...
Whirlwind Staff
Feb 9, 20236 min read


We raised $30,786 for ''Whirlwind'' film documentary and this is a recap for you. (Director Notes#1)
Cyrille Vincent Director of ''Whirlwind'' addressing a small group the film supporters during a private screening of the trailer concept...
Cyrille Vincent
Jan 22, 20234 min read


Director & Executive Producer of Whirlwind explain his venture in high end Major Taylor documentary.
Cyrille Vincent was Interviewed by Monica Sager (media@worcesterwhirlwind.com) How did you get into the topic of Major Taylor for this...
Media
Dec 5, 20225 min read


''Whirlwind'' Trailer Concept set to release on November 26 which is also Major Taylor's Birthday.
Worcester, MA – Whirlwind, a film documentary in the making about the life and career of Marshall Major Taylor, is set to release its...
Media
Nov 20, 20223 min read


Join ''Whirlwind'' film ambassadors program today and start collecting exclusives perks .
Ambassadors support and represent ''WHIRLWIND'' film documentary project wherever they are located on the globe.
Cyrille Vincent
Sep 24, 20221 min read
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