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What is mad track cycling?

At the heart of MadTrackCycling is the Madison, a thrilling team relay race that originated in New York City’s Madison Square Garden in 1899. This high-energy event features 6-8 two-rider teams on brakeless bikes, racing on a 1/10th mile wooden oval track. Additional exciting races include the Chase, the Elimination, and the Keirin. Teams accumulate points in each event, and the team with the most points emerges victorious!

 

These pulse-pounding races take place at the Lexus Velodrome, nestled in the heart of midtown Detroit. Inside the 64,000 sq ft air dome is an Olympic-style cycling track with 50-degree banking in the turns. Riders hit speeds of 50mph and experience over 2Gs of centrifugal force, similar to what astronauts feel during takeoff.

 

MadTrackCycling features two race series:

  • The 2024/25 Pro Winter Six Race Series kicks off in October and concludes in March. Riders from across the US and around the world compete for prestige and prizes.
  • The 2024/25 SemiPro Saturday Night Rumbles series runs from September to March, focusing on youth and weekend warriors. These races are the breeding ground for riders aiming to move up in the ranks to the Pro races and even the Olympics.

Watch our races at MadTrackCycling.com and check out our home at LexusVelodrome.com.

Enjoy the racing!

 

What sets MadTrackCycling apart is its unique structure and commitment to corporate social responsibility programs. By bringing together non-profit, public, and for-profit partners, we achieve our mission:

  • Non-Profit: MadTrackCycling and the Lexus Velodrome are owned by the Detroit Fitness Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. MadTrackCycling has ambitious plans to expand to five more cities across the US, bringing the excitement of velodrome racing to new audiences.

  • Public Partner: The City of Detroit serves as our public partner, with the Detroit Fitness Foundation operating the Lexus Velodrome in Tolan Playfield, a city park. The Detroit Fitness Foundation offers low-cost recreational programming for residents and free programs for seniors and kids, all without taxpayer funding.

  • For-Profit Partner: Lexus USA is our corporate partner and holds the naming rights to the Lexus Velodrome.

This collaborative approach ensures that MadTrackCycling not only delivers thrilling racing experiences but also makes a positive impact on the community.

MadTrackCycling’s Mission:

  • Build an Olympic-style indoor velodrome & recreational arena – COMPLETED. Celebrating 7 years!
  • Provide free & low-cost fitness programming for area residents – DAILY, MONTHLY & YEARLY
  • Teach hundreds of kids every year “how to ride a bike” – DAILY, MONTHLY & YEARLY
  • Train a young rider to make the 2024 Paris Olympic Team – SUCCESS – DYLAN BIBIC!
  • Produce Live Stream video action of our Pro Winter Six racing series – YES, AND IT’S REALLY GOOD
  • Produce a Netflix special on our Pro Winter Six Series – NOT YET, BUT COMING SOON!
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