Supermad 2013

With £500 prize money plus many goodies, Brixton CC Super Madison starts 12.30pm Sunday 23 June 2013.
Along for the party will be the wonderful crew from Brixton Cycles shop. The shop is celebrating its 30th year this year. And a special cleat off between Poole Wheelers and Brixton sprint teams.

Naturally, Supermad takes place at Herne Hill Velodrome Burbage Road SE24; it celebrates the legendary Rob Jefferies and pays homage to big Ron Beckett.

The day’s racing highlights include Rob’s Super Madison Trophy Race, and the all new style Ron Beckett Mixed* Double Harness Madison Pursuit.

Spreading the love for y’all to compete, the new Ron Becket offers a Gentlemans Gran Prix style two-up pursuit. But it’s one for the ladies. So seniors team up with your dream girl racer now!
Any one for doubles? And we repeat the same format for youth A and B invite Madison.

Get in early; register now

* Teams of 2 – mixed doubles minimum 1 rider is a woman, vet or local track league B/C cat rider.

Full results from Supermad

At last, here are all the results from BCC’s 24 June Supermad meet. Or you can download the spreadsheet Brixton Supermad 2012 Results

Supermad photo highlights

18.45, 24 June 2012: winners of the 42-lap BCC super madison, including Simon Lewis seen holding the unique super mad trophy created by Rob Jefferies

13.45, 24 June 2012: committed spectators shelter under umbrellas in the stand at Herne Hill Velodrome waiting to hear if the Supermad meeting is going ahead

14.30, 24 June 2012: as the rain disappeared and the track began to dry Supermad competitors warmed up on the Herne Hill Velodrome tarmac

14.45, 24 June 2012: Supermad competitors in the under12 category showed the spirit of future champions

17.30, 24 June 2012: team mates hand sling their partner in the Ron Beckett Double Harness Madison pursuit … on the hip next time guys…

18.30, 24 June 2012: Brixton Cycles Club riders took all the podium places in the b-cat competition at Supermad

18.35, 24 June 2012: winners in the vets and women category at Supermad

18.40, 24 June 2012: winners of the Ron Beckett double harness pursuit at Supermad

Supermad compere John Scripps did an incredible job announcing and explaining the often complex proceedings throughout the afternoon

the Brixton Cycles Club team together with Jane Colquhoun and Kitty the super dog

all images © Gordon Peden

Supermad video reports

We highly recommend ukcyclesport.com’s video coverage of supermad.

Photo report coming v soon

Despite the damp start Supermad 2012 was a raging success: we aim to post a photo report on Tuesday 26 June.

We know that many of the riders are keen to relive their exploits: according to resident snapper (should that be snapper in residence?) Gordon P, the pictures look ‘ fantastic’.

More tomorrow and thanks to all who made it such a great meet.

2.30: Optimism trumps rain

As a strong westerly wind blew away grey clouds and driving rain riders took to the tarmac and racing began.
Half an hour earlier prospects looked bleak but the crowd kept the faith.
Mercifully, Rollapaluzza’s gazebo offered a thrill-filled haven as riders took to the rollers to battle it out.

Supermad trophy unveiled

This is the Super Madison trophy – created by the late great Rob Jefferies; that man had style.

But who will be the first winner?