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Chase
In the Chase race, all riders begin together in a mass start, with a maximum of 20 riders competing. The first rider to cross the finish line wins! Most Chase races cover distances between 10-50 laps. On other tracks, this event is commonly known as the Scratch race.
Elimination
All riders begin together in a mass start and have 5 laps to find their place in the pack. After that, the Official rings the bell, and on the next lap, the rider whose rear wheel crosses the line last is eliminated from the race. The bell rings every other lap to eliminate more riders. When only two riders remain, they have 2 laps to sprint to the finish. In the final sprint, the front edge of the front wheel determines the winner!
Keirin
Six riders draw straws to determine their starting positions on the upper rail of the track. An E-Bike Pacer then circles the track, and as he passes, the riders fall in line behind him in the same order. For the first 10 laps, the E-Bike gradually increases the speed, reaching 32 mph by the 5th lap. On the 6th lap, the E-Bike exits the track, and the six riders sprint for the remaining 4 laps, reaching speeds of nearly 50 mph. The rider who crosses the finish line first wins!
Madison
MadTrackCycling features the thrilling two-rider team relay race known as the Madison, originating from New York’s Madison Square Garden in 1899. In this race, teams sprint for points throughout, with double points awarded for the final sprint. While one teammate competes, the other rides high on the track in recovery mode. Every 2-3 laps, they exchange places using an arm sling technique. Teams can also earn points by lapping all other teams. The team with the most points wins!
Most Madison races span between 10-20 miles. The “Mad” in MadTrackCycling pays homage to this exhilarating race format.