49th Annual MB Grand Prix Races Through Town

Top cyclists from around the world converged on Live Oak Park Sunday to battle it out in the 49th annual Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix (MBGP).

Southern California Velo's Pam Schuster took first in the women's pro race, earning a $2,000 cash prize, while Yosvany Falcon of the Bahati Foundation Elite Cycling Team took home the $15,000 purse in the 80-minute men's pro race. Both riders were first-time winners. For a complete listing of race results click here.

The 1.4-mile race began at 7 a.m. at the park, stretching up Valley Drive and down Ardmore Avenue, from 15th Street to Pacific Avenue. Shaped like a slightly bent paperclip, the course featured two long straight-aways, two sweeping 180-degree turns, and 50 feet of climbing per lap. To view a map of the course, click here.

Founded in 1962 by local racing legend Ted Ernst, the MBGP is the second oldest bike race in the country. As the race has grown over the past 49 years, it has developed a reputation for providing high-quality competition that benefits both the community and the athlete. The MBGP draws more than 7,500 spectators and nearly 1,000 racers annually.