WHAT IS MADISON RACING?

The Madison – named after Madison Square Garden in New York, where the event was first held – is for teams of two riders., men or women

One rider is always active, while the other continues to ride round, but is effectively resting at the top of the track.

When the active rider needs a breather, around every lap and a half or so, they hand-sling their partner into the action. The best Madison duos have an endurance rider capable of gaining a lap and a sprinter to win points.

The team with the most points at the end of the race is the winner and if there is a draw on points, places in the final sprint determine the winner.