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Rahsaan Bahati Captures his third MBGP title!!
"Local Phenom"
claims her first MBGP title
The MBGP was founded in 1962 by local
racing legend Ted
Ernst. Ted is still active in the racing community and oversees the
community races. As the race has grown over the past 46 years, it has developed
a reputation for providing high-quality competition that benefits both the
community and the athlete. We feature a food court and a vendor's area
where you may shop and purchase the latest in bicycle accessories, clothing, and
various nutritionals. The MBGP provides racing for all levels of USCF racers as
well as a wide age range of community racers. Our race is one of the longest running
bike races in America and draws contestants from six continents.
It is also one of the more "technical" courses on the USA
Cycling National Race Calendar (NRC).
The MBGP draws over 7,500 spectators and
nearly 1,000
racers. Many fields usually sell-out so pre-registration is highly
recommended.
The race course is considered to be challenging
and technical. Shaped like a slightly bent "paperclip", the course
features two long straight-aways, two sweeping 180° turns, and 50' of
climbing per lap. You can expect a headwind on the downward leg so
breakaways are rarely successful. This race is about team tactics and
setting up for the final turn. With just 300 meters to the finish line, if
you are not in the top 10 coming out of the last turn, you will have little to no
chance of winning your event.
The MBGP is co-sponsored by the Manhattan Beach Lion's Club
and the South Bay
Wheelmen.
Recommended race hotel is the Hi View in
Manhattan Beach (310) 374-4608. Mention you are attending the race.
The 2009 MBGP will feature the
following:
On-Line Registration at
SoCalReg.com for a
low cost fee
Check at
SoCalReg.com
to see
who has already registered!!
Pre-Register on Saturday, June
27th at Live Oak Park
Neutral Wheel Pit by Shimano (NO WHEELS
ALLOWED)
National Race Calendar event
for Men
Men's NRC Purse is $15,000
Women's Cat 1/2/3 Purse is $2,500
Separate Cat 2 race
Multiple "primes" for all
races
Winner's jerseys for all races
Total all-cash purse of
$21,500
Community Races sponsored by
Shimano
Free T-Shirts and medals for
all community racers
New parking structure!!
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