Manhattan Beach Pro Race — Breakaway Drama & State Champs Showdown

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WEST COAST CRIT WARFARE AT MANHATTAN BEACH

The Manhattan Beach Pro Race delivered a pure West Coast criterium spectacle — savage speeds, fierce tactics, and the state championship title on the line. From the very first lap, the race exploded when a powerhouse breakaway of 15 riders escaped, leaving major teams scrambling to organize a chase. Eli found himself in the move, holding his own among seasoned pros and national champions as the pace never dipped below full gas. With Skyline chasing hard and the break rotating like a machine, every second gained made the finish look more certain.The final laps turned into a tactical minefield, with the Blazers launching relentless attacks to sap the legs of the solo riders. By the bell lap, it all came down to positioning, drafting, and the perfectly timed sprint. In a dramatic uphill drag race to the line, Alex Akins went back-to-back-to-back for the win, while the top state honors shifted to Eddie Huntsman and Eli claimed second in the championship — an incredible achievement at just 15 years old. This is one you have to see to appreciate the intensity, strategy, and grit.

BROS RIDE BIKES

WEST COAST CRIT WARFARE AT MANHATTAN BEACH

The Manhattan Beach Pro Race delivered a pure West Coast criterium spectacle — savage speeds, fierce tactics, and the state championship title on the line. From the very first lap, the race exploded when a powerhouse breakaway of 15 riders escaped, leaving major teams scrambling to organize a chase. Eli found himself in the move, holding his own among seasoned pros and national champions as the pace never dipped below full gas. With Skyline chasing hard and the break rotating like a machine, every second gained made the finish look more certain.The final laps turned into a tactical minefield, with the Blazers launching relentless attacks to sap the legs of the solo riders. By the bell lap, it all came down to positioning, drafting, and the perfectly timed sprint. In a dramatic uphill drag race to the line, Alex Akins went back-to-back-to-back for the win, while the top state honors shifted to Eddie Huntsman and Eli claimed second in the championship — an incredible achievement at just 15 years old. This is one you have to see to appreciate the intensity, strategy, and grit.

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