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Tour de Big Bear

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Big Bear Cycling Association has got a lot in store for the 2024 Tour de Big Bear slated for Saturday, August 3. The Tour de Big Bear features beautiful mountain scenery along a 5K, 25, 50, 70, and 100 mile course plus two 25/50 mile Dirty Cub/Dirty Bear gravel rides. There’s a route for every cycling enthusiast!

Online Registration Open

On site registration will be open on a first come, first served basis until spaces are filled.

A Ride For All

Tour de Big Bear invites everyone to partake in this annual cycling event circumnavigating the Big Bear Valley. From an easy going Family Fun Ride, to the ultimate Climb - a 100 mile road riding trek, to a NEW gravel ride series, and everything in between. Cycling enthusiasts of all ages and levels are sure to find the perfect ride to enjoy this event weekend.

This year, Tour de Big Bear is including a new Gravel Ride event with a 25 Mile and 50 Mile trail ride! Read details below.

E-Bikes

E-bikes are allowed in the Tour de Big Bear road events only. If you choose to participate in the road events using an E-bike or any other motor assisted vehicle, you will be exempt from winning any Strava Segments and Awards.

Adaptive Cyclists

We welcome and encourage cyclists of all ages and abilities to join us. If you have a question about facilities or our courses, please contact us at bigbearcycling@gmail.com.

Big Bear Cycling Expo

The Cycling Expo is the Tour de Big Bear hub for families, live music and entertainment, bike enthusiasts, and curious visitors looking to explore this weekend event. The Cycling Expo will be held Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3 at Bear Mountain and is free and open to the public. Visit vendor booths, enjoy a beer or cocktail and socialize with friends. Plus, take advantage of our the free, on-site bike valet.

Additional Event Rides

The Poker Ride

Happening August 2, this 20 mile ride is a great way to get acclimated to the main Tour de Big Bear event. Spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Ensure your spot and sign up early August 2 at the Cycling Expo at Bear Mountain. Ride is open and free to all!

The Glow Ride

Join this kick-off event the evening of August 2. Light up the night with costumes and lights and parade around town! Awards for best costumes and lights will follow the event. Sign-up August 2 at the Cycling Expo located at Bear Mountain. Ride is open and free to all!

The Recovery Ride

Flush out those legs August 4. This post ride event invites everyone to enjoy breakfast at 8:30 AM at Copper Q in The Village before heading out at 9 AM for an easy pedal around one or both lakes (Road Ride) or a gravel ride.

NEW! The Dirty Bear/Dirty Cub Gravel Rides

This year, the Tour de Big Bear will include a separate biking event along Big Bear's beautiful bike trails. Taking place August 2, two gravel rides (25 mile and 50 mile) will cater to trail riding enthusiasts, allowing more riders to participate in this annual cycling extravaganza!

More info on the gravel rides to come!

Schedule of Events

Thursday, Aug 1

  • Check-In and Late Registration open from 3 PM to 6 PM at Bear Mountain

Friday, Aug 2

  • Check-In and Late Registration open from 12 PM to 9 PM at Bear Mountain
  • Big Bear Cycling Expo open from 12 PM to 9 PM at Bear Mountain
  • Live Music from 12 PM – 9 PM
  • Poker Ride Presented by Goldsmith’s Sports from 4 PM – 6:30 PM. Starts from Bear Mountain. Sign up at the Expo. FREE!
  • Glow Ride Presented by Get Boards. Starts 8 PM from Bear Mountain. Sign up at the Expo at 7:30 PM. FREE!

Saturday, Aug 3

Tour de Big Bear Start Times:

  • 100 Mile – 7 AM
  • 70 Mile – 8 AM
  • 50 Mile – 9 AM
  • 25 Mile – 10 AM
  • Family Ride – 11 AM

Dirty Bear/Dirty Cub Gravel Start Times:

  • 50 Mile Gravel Ride - 7:30 AM
  • 25 Mile Gravel Ride – 8:30 AM

Big Bear Cycling Expo

  • 9 AM - 5 PM at Bear Mountain
  • Awards - 1 PM at Bear Mountain

Sunday, Aug 4

  • Tour de Big Bear Recover Ride - Light breakfast at 8:30 AM at Copper Q. Ride Starts at 9 AM
  • Gravel Ride Recovery Ride - Light breakfast at 8:30 AM at Copper Q. Ride Starts at 9 AM

Tour de Big Bear Routes

Family Fun Ride: TBD

Tour de Big Bear – 25 miles

The 25 mile course starts from Bear Mountain and heads north towards Stanfield Cutoff to North Shore Drive. Riders will head west towards Big Bear Dam where they loop back and ride out east to Greenway Dr. Riders will then ride through scenic neighborhoods back to Bear Mountain and the finish line.

Big Bear Valley Tour – 50 miles

The 50 mile course follows the 25 mile route to Big Bear Dam before continuing along Hwy 18 to Snow Valley. Riders will loop back to the Big Bear Valley and follow North Shore Dr to loop around Baldwin Lake before returning to Bear Mountain.

The Grand Tour – 70 miles

The 70 miler follows the 50 mile course to the Dam, Snow Valley, and the Baldwin Lake loop before diverting and taking riders out to Onyx Summit along Hwy 38. Cyclists will then loop back to ride through Big Bear City neighborhoods on the return journey to Bear Mountain.

The Climb – 100 miles

Gluttons for punishment along the 100 mil course will follow the 70 mile course until Onyx Summit, where they will continue descending Hwy 38 to the Jenks Lake area before circling back to Onyx and following the 70 mile course through Big Bear City and back to Bear Mountain.

E-Bikes permitted on Tour de Big Bear road routes only.

All of our rides offer access to our legendary aid stations and scenic mountain views.

Final course closure time is 5 pm. Specific course cut-off times are available in the Rider Information Package.

Dirty Bear & Dirty Cub Gravel Rides

Course route info to come!

The Dirty Bear is 50 miles of mixed surface fun on roads and trails of Big Bear Lake.

The Dirty Cub is a shorter version with 25 miles of flowy fun!

No E-Bikes in the Gravel Events

Aid Stations

Seven aid stations are provided for food and hydration needs along the routes. Aid stations will have a variety of snacks including bananas, strawberries, oranges, watermelon, boiled eggs, boiled potatoes, peanut butter sandwiches with honey and granola bars. Items will vary by aid station. There will be electrolyte drinks and water available at ALL aid stations.