2025 Costa Mesa Grand Prix Delivers
High-Speed Racing and Championship Titles
The 2025 Costa Mesa Grand Prix brought a thrilling close to summer cycling on Sunday, August 10, in Costa Mesa, CA. The 2025 Costa Mesa Grand Prix results are in, following an action-packed day of Southern California criterium racing. Hosted in partnership with the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Majestic Cycling, the event combined high-speed competition with community impact, benefiting local nonprofits. Riders battled for podium spots in the SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship, Pro-Elite races, and numerous age-based divisions. Notable winners included Alex Akins (TMB Racing) in the Pro Men 1/2 race, Colleen Gulick (Team Skyline – Cadence) in the Pro-Elite Women’s field, and Bart Clifford (E-Voke Racing) in the Masters 55–59 championship, cementing the Grand Prix’s reputation as a must-attend race on the late-summer cycling calendar.
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Debut
This year’s edition marked the first time the Southern California/Nevada Cycling Association (SCNCA) Masters Criterium Championship was held at the Costa Mesa Grand Prix. Top Masters racers from across the region battled for coveted championship titles, delivering intense, tactical racing from start to finish.
Pro-Elite Showdown & Full Day of Racing
The action-packed schedule featured USA Cycling–sanctioned races across multiple categories, highlighted by the Pro-Elite race with a $5,000 purse. The fast-paced circuit and competitive fields kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the day.
Family Fun, BMX Stunts & Local Flavor
Beyond the racing, the Grand Prix delivered something for everyone—a free kids race, BMX freestyle half-pipe shows, a Health & Wellness Expo, and an array of food trucks showcasing local flavors. Families, cycling fans, and casual visitors enjoyed a festival-like atmosphere in the heart of Costa Mesa.
2025 Costa Mesa Grand Prix Results
The 2025 Costa Mesa Grand Prix results highlight not only the talent within the Southern California cycling community, but also the event’s role as a key late-summer race in the regional calendar.
Pro Men 1/2
The Pro Men 1/2 race showcased fast, tactical racing on Costa Mesa’s downtown circuit.
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Alex Akins (TMB Racing)
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Dante Young
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Noah Mandow (Los Angeles Bicycle Academy)
Pro-Elite Women 1-3
The Pro-Elite Women’s race brought an exciting sprint finish.
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Colleen Gulick (Team Skyline – Cadence)
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Holly Breck (L39ION of Los Angeles)
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Shelby Tinstman (Incycle)
Elite Cat 3 Men
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Josh Kotani (Team Endure Racing)
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Will Patton (Big Orange Cycling)
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Matthew Rios (E-Voke Racing Team)
Men Cat 4/5
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Luca Detrick
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Tristan Nelson
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GianCarloTerrence Catibog – SGR
Women Cat 4/5
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Melissa Kovach (Velo Club LaGrange)
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Hanna Desoto (Liza Coaching)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Men 35–39
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Justin Williams (Team not listed)
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Ronnie Toth (ThriveOn)
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Austin Carroll (Go Fast)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Men 40–44
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Kyle Cooper (Shockwave)
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Spencer Tanner (Bahati Foundation)
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Rigoberto Meza (S2C/BOSCH pb Eliel)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Men – 45–49
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Christopher McDonald (Titan Racing Cadence Cyclery)
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Kayle Leo Grande (Shockwave)
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Eric Anderson (Bahati Foundation)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Men – 50–54
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Philip Tinstman (Titan Racing Cadence Cyclery)
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Kevin Phillips (Ironfly)
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David Morrison (San Diego Bicycle Club/Bonnici Law Group)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Men – 55-59
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Bart Clifford (E-Voke Racing)
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Randall Coxworth (Titan Racing Cadence Cyclery)
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Espen Kateraes (Team Fitter)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Men – 60-64
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Craig Miller (BBI-SIC Cycling)
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Randy Kowata (S2C/BOSCH pb Eliel)
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Alan Flores (Creative Blue Racing)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Men – 65–69
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Mark Palmer (Swami’s Cycling Club)
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Daniel Nicolette (BBI-SIC Cycling)
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Alberto Botero (Thinking in Images)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Men – 70+
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Ricky Shorts
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Bryan Patterson (Team DMR)
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Russell Delavan (Canyon Velo)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Women 35–39
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Jade Stevens (Major Motion Racing LLC)
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Courtney Sullivan (Incycle MAMIS)
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Erika Quinteros (KRT QRT Racing)
SCNCA Masters Criterium Championship Masters Women 45–49
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Joy McCulloch (Big Wheel Coaching)
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Ellen Strickland (A Faster Me)
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Raegan Lunsford (TBS-iSpeed)
Photos – Frank Sarate / SoCalCycling.com
