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The Manhattan Beach Grand Prix bicycle race has been a vital part of the Southern California community for over half a century. As the longest running cycling event in the country at the same location, the race has hosted incredible athletes including U.S. Olympic and World Champions.

We invite you and your business to take part in this historic event along with our title sponsor, Chevron, and the city of Manhattan Beach. This is the third year we've returned to our original late summer race date, and expect to continue as a late summer event going forward. That means less competition for spectators with other events and thus larger crowds.

The MBGP relies on the generous support of local, national, and global corporations and businesses to continue to host this prestigious event. Your tax deductible sponsorship helps make this historic race happen and benefits the charitable efforts of the South Bay Wheelmen Foundation which fosters national and international amateur competition in bicycle racing. For information on sponsorship, contact Matthew Gorski at southbaywheelman@gmail.com or Alysha Webb at alyshawebb@yahoo.com, or use the voicemail service on the Contacts page.



Why sponsor a bicycle race?
As a sponsor of the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, your brand, products, and services will be in front of thousands of fans and potential customers at the race itself. Your logo and description will also be featured on printed materials throughout Southern California, as well as the MBGP website. The race is also covered by local newspapers (LA Times, Daily Breeze and Orange County Register), Facebook, Twitter, and numerous YouTube videos.

The Manhattan Beach Grand Prix takes place in the affluent and educated community of Manhattan Beach, CA, with a median household income of $131,000 and 73% of its residents over 25 years of age holding a bachelors degree or higher. Add cycling, a $5.6 billion industry and the 2nd most popular outdoor activity in the United States, and you have a prime sponsorship venue*.



Community involvement
The Community (Kids!) Races are a crowd favorite and attract hundreds of young racers and their parents. They include multiple races for children of different age groups. Every child is a medal winner. Sponsorship of the Community Races can include all the benefits of a Gold sponsor, depending on the donation level. It is your chance to give back to the community plus get your organization in the minds of a great group of current and future consumers.