Historical information

First held in 1972 the Bendigo International Madison is an athletics and cycling carvial which takes place in Bendigo ove the March Labour Day long weekend. Events include 400m footraces and the largest outdoor Madison event in the world. The madison is a track cycling race in which 17 pairs of riders race over a hectic 200 laps of the Tom Flood Sports Centre in Bendigo. Riders firstly try to gain a lap advantage over other teams or score sprint points during the 34 sprints dotted throughout the race. At any one time, there are riders sprinting, changing or attacking in this frantic event.

Physical description

Large ceramic plate with hand painted design in underglaze depicting three men bicycle racing.

Inscriptions & markings

Front; 2009 / Bendigo International Madison
Reverse; Signed Faye Brady / 09. Stamped; Bendigo Pottery / 1858 / Australia