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Celebrating Every Achievement

From overall podiums and age-group wins to timed climbs and fun ride costumes — we honor top performers across road, gravel, MTB, and community events. Chip timing ensures accurate results, and awards are presented during the Saturday Expo ceremony.

Onyx Assault – Road KOM/QOM Challenge

All 100-mile and 70-mile road riders are automatically entered into the 7.5 mile, 1,570 ft climb up Onyx Summit. We will crown the fastest male and female riders and hand out cash and special awards. View our KOM/QOM Challenges below or check out our road events for more route details.

AWARDS + KOM/QOM ROUTE DETAILS
Place
Men & Women (Under 50 and 50+)
1st Place $200 cash + Champion Jersey + Free entry to next year’s Tour de Big Bear + Plaque on Onyx Assault Perpetual Trophy
2nd Place $150 cash + Free entry to next year’s Tour de Big Bear
3rd Place $100 cash + Free entry to next year’s Tour de Big Bear

To receive a time for the Onyx Assault KOM/QOM, you must pass the respective KOM/QOM start line by 12:00 pm. E-bikes and tandems are not eligible for KOM/QOM prizes.

Dirty Bear Challenge – Gravel

Dirty Bear (50-mile gravel) riders are automatically entered into the 6 mile, 1,200 ft gravel climb in Holcomb Valley. We will crown the fastest male and female gravel riders with cash and prizes. View our Dirty Bear Gravel KOM/QOM Challenge below, or check out our gravel events page for more details.

AWARDS / ROUTE DETAILS
Place
Men & Women (all ages)
1st Place $200 cash + Champion Jersey + Free entry to next year’s Tour de Big Bear + Plaque on Dirty Bear Challenge Perpetual Trophy
2nd Place $150 cash + Free entry to next year’s Tour de Big Bear
3rd Place $100 cash + Free entry to next year’s Tour de Big Bear

To receive a time for the Dirty Bear Challenge KOM/QOM, you must pass the respective KOM/QOM start line by 12:00 pm. E-bikes and tandems are not eligible for KOM/QOM prizes.

Dirty Burro XC Mountain Bike Race

The Cross Country Mountain Bike race awards first through third place for both male and female by age division.

AWARDS / ROUTE DETAILS
Place
Men & Women
(16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
1st Place Tour de Big Bear Champions jersey and Darevie jersey
2nd Place Darevie Prize
3rd Place Darevie Prize
Note: Final MTB awards breakdown with cash prizes coming soon - stay tuned for details

Fun Awards & Special Recognitions

  • Poker Ride: Best Three Hands – Event jersey + free entry to next year’s Tour de Big Bear
  • Glow Ride: Best decorated bikes – $10 to $100 gift certificates (best dressed, cutest, most lights, most enthusiastic)
  • Youngest Rider: Special jersey for the youngest finisher in each road (25/50/70/100 mi) and gravel category
  • Craig’s Crown (Largest Club): Plaque on Perpetual Trophy, crown for each member, exclusive club discount for next year
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