In December 2019, OmniGrip Direct sponsored the 2020 Madison Nationals cycling races at Melbourne Arena. The event was part of Cycling Victoria’s Melbourne Track Carnival.

OmniGrip Direct’s jerseys were worn by the number 1 teams in the Womens and Mens Madison races. The teams comprised Kristina Clonan and Maisy Stewart, and Samuel Welsford and Kelland O’Brien.

  • Kristina Clonan and Maisy Stewart in OmniGrip Direct jerseys during the Women's 2020 Madison at Melbourne Arena
    Kristina Clonan and Maisy Stewart in OmniGrip Direct jerseys during the Women’s 2020 Australian Madison Championships on 21st December, 2019 at Melbourne Arena in Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis)
  • Samuel Welsford and Kelland O’Brien after winning the Men's Madison at the 2020 National Championships
    Samuel Welsford and Kelland O’Brien after winning the 2020 Australian Madison Championships on 21st December, 2019 at Melbourne Arena in Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis)
  • Kristina Clonan and Maisy Stewart in OmniGrip Direct jerseys during the Women's 2020 Madison
    Kristina Clonan and Maisy Stewart in OmniGrip Direct jerseys during the Women’s 2020 Madison
Men’s and Women’s Madison Championships

Events such as the Melbourne Track Carnival are vital to the preparation and selection of the Australian cycling team, with the next Olympics to be in Tokyo in July 2020.

Congratulations to all the riders in the many events, including the Austral Wheelrace and 2020 Madison National Championships.

2020 winners podium for the Cycling Australia Madison National Championships
Winners podium of the 2020 Madison National Championships at Melbourne Arena, including (L to R) Sam Welsford, Kelland O’Brien, Kristina Clonan and Maisy Stewart; each sponsored by OmniGrip Direct

OmniGrip Direct is a sponsor of Cycling Victoria, the Victorian division of Cycling Australia. OmniGrip Direct’s sponsorship enables Cycling Victoria to develop new programs that encourage the next generation of riders. This complements OmniGrip Direct’s longtime involvement in providing durable skid-resistant safety surfaces for bicycle riders.

Track images courtesy of Cycling Victoria.