High on the ‘to-do’ list for Carter is trying to take out the prestigious men’s Madison race, where he will team up with former World Cup winner Tirian McManus.

It’s an exciting partnership for Carter forge for the competition as the duo are no strangers to each other on the track.

I’ve good a very good partner for the Madison in Tirian McManus. He is back from a broken ankle so he’s not at full flight but he’s a very talented athlete. He’s been a World Cup and Australian champion so he’s done it all,” Carter said.

“We’ve raced for 10 years together but have never done a Madison together before at a race, but we have done it together at training. When we talked about it there was no hesitation.”

Carter was right in the mix at the inaugural event last November, finishing seventh in the open wheelrace and third in the division one tempo race.

With yet another high profile list of riders making their way to Bathurst he’s eager to take on some of the best riders the country has to offer.

“It’s so exciting to see this many come out to my hometown … because it’s the first time we’ve strung together a big track open in my lifetime. It’s amazing to see that sort of energy in Bathurst,” he said.

“Track is something that means so much to me and for people to come from all over the state, and this time the country, is amazing. We’re seeing an extremely high calibre of athlete coming to Bathurst and we’ve got the facility for them.

“I’ve spent a lot of the year training here and racing club here, but it’s completely different when you throw it in with the NSW elite bunch. I can’t wait to do it again

“Above all other races this year, this is what I look forward to the most.

“It’d be awesome to get a win here in anything in front of my home crowd.”

The build up to this year’s Open is a little friendlier for Carter.

“Last year I came off a plane from China, drove back to Bathurst and raced track. This time it’s a little different. I’ve had a bit more focus on the track,” he said.

“I’m feeling stronger and more powerful, though my endurance is lacking a little bit, so we’ll see what happens.”

Carter isn’t the only home city cyclist hunting for success in the Maidson.

Fellow Bathurst rider Craig Hutton will also be taking on the event, teaming up with Harrison Bailey, and one of the city’s former riders Zac Marshall will ride with Mitch Wright.

Bathurst Cycling Club president Mark Simons is happy to see the club’s hard work pay off.

“It’s a testament to the work that the club has done, in particular Glen Carter being the race director, in acquiring this calibre of rider coming to Bathurst,” he said.

“It’s a real honour to have those guys come and support a club event, which is really what it is, even though it’s a state open.

“This wouldn’t happen without the volunteers that are actually running the race. Even though it’s a state championship for the women in the Madison, which is exciting, we get minimal support from anyone outside of the club.”

Racing starts from 2pm.