Standing on the Shoulders of Giants with Randy “Detroit” Hayward | One Gang Ep. 097

Send us Fan MailWe're joined by Randy “Detroit” Hayward, an antique motorcycle collector, historian, and educator committed to preserving the stories of early Black motorcyclists and the forgotten legacy of vintage bikes. Detroit is a renowned vintage bike collector, Harvard-educated teacher, and creator of projects dedicated to preserving motorcycle history and Black cultural heritage through live exhibits and curated events. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Randy “Detroit”Hayward00:37 Welcome to the One Gang Worldwide Podcast01:42 Breaking the Ice with Detroit07:42 Detroit’s Early Life and Family11:51 Military Service and Life Lessons27:51 The Detroit Antique Motorcycle Show33:35 Traveling Black History Museum44:33 Mentorship and the Spark Program56:32 Designing the Vintage Electric Bike58:26 The Born Free Invitation01:00:19 Building the 26 P Shooter01:03:25 The Connection Between Motorcycles and Identity01:05:27 The Future of Motorcycling01:16:45 The Legacy of Detroit01:19:17 Upcoming Projects and Events01:33:42 The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club01:42:38 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsConnect with Detroit:Instagram (Travelling Black History Museum): https://www.instagram.com/traveling_black_history_museum/Instagram (Detroit): https://www.instagram.com/detroit_antique_motorcycles/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006775186647Prism's "My Garage" Series with Detroit: https://prismmotorcycles.com/blogs/news/my-garage-randy-detroit-hayward?srsltid=AfmBOopHjkr1ZlKuUCwoHuVntW_7xxuJEkpqB8q4vlkB7AM-td-DUBZ6Check Out Our Sponsors:LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/Butt Buffer: https://buttbuffer.com/Connect with Cycles Worldwide:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide#RandyDetroitHayward #DetroitAntiqueMotorcycles #VintageMotorcycles #MotorcycleHistory #BlackBikerHeritage #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #DetroitBikeCulture #EducationalMoto #PreserveMotoHistory