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TOUR de BIG BEAR EVENT DETAILS

Friday, August 1st – Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at Bear Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California

More than just Southern California’s favorite ride! The Tour de Big Bear was named the #1 Gran Fondo in North America by Gran Fondo Guide in 2023 and again made the top ten for 2025!

The Tour de Big Bear features legendary aid stations, beautiful mountain scenery and spectacular summer weather. With the Family Fun Ride, 25, 50, 70 and 100 mile courses plus our dirt events: the Dirty Cub and Dirty Bear 25 and 50 mile gravel rides and the 50k Dirty Burro MTB race, there’s a route for every cycling enthusiast!

The Tour de Big Bear Features

  • Two day Cycling Expo filled with entertainment and fun family activities
  • Bikes & Brews Beer Tasting (an additional fee applies)
  • Family friendly activities including a free Family Fun Ride for all ages on the quiet backstreets of Big Bear, face painting and a bounce house!
  • Major intersections traffic controlled
  • High Quality “Technical Performance Shirt”
  • King/Queen of the Mountain race up Onyx Summit for prizes (70 and 100 mile courses only)
  • Our fully staffed, legendary Aid Stations with amazing food
  • Full SAG, first aid and mechanical support
  • Timed ride
  • Awards & Timed Climbs
  • Unique finisher’s medal to celebrate your achievement

 

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Tour de Big Bear Golden Bear VIP Pass

New for 2025!

The Exclusive Tour de Big Bear Golden Bear VIP Pass!

Add it on during your registration process.  If you’ve already registered, you can add it by logging into your Active.com account.

Highlights of the package include:

  • Reserved Parking in the Upper Lot at Big Bear Mountain Resort (a $25 value)
  • $25 Meal Voucher at Big Bear Mountain Resort
  • 2025 Tour Jersey
  • Bear’s Den Rider Lounge Access
  • Bikes & Brews Beer Tasting with a special glass and 10 tasting tickets

 

GOLDEN BEAR VIP PASS DETAILS

Big Bear Cycling Expo

The free Big Bear Cycling Expo will be held Friday and Saturday and is open to the public.  Visit our vendor booths, listen to live music, enjoy a beer or cocktail and socialize with friends.  Plus, take advantage of our free, on-site bike valet.

Free Family Activities

Our Cycling Expo also includes some great FREE family activities including face painting, a bounce house, the family fun ride and live entertainment.  Bring the family and enjoy the fun!

Bikes & Brews Beer Tasting

Beer tasting Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm!  Several breweries will be onsite showcasing their finest crafts. Available at an additional charge.

Free Cycling Week Rides – Open to the Public

The BBCA Friday Night Glow Ride Presented by Get Boards
Join us as we light up the night in Big Bear!  Bust out those costumes and lights and parade around the town! Awards for best decorated bikes!

Friday Poker Ride
The Poker Ride is about 20 miles and is a great way to get acclimated prior to the event. This is a first come, first serve event and space is limited to 250 riders. To ensure your spot, make sure to sign up early that day (onsite registration only).

Sunday Morning Recovery Rides
Join us for an easy spin around one or both lakes, or for some fun gravel grinding above the lakes! The Tour de Big Bear and Dirty Bear/Cub Gravel recovery rides both start from Copper Q in the Village.

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.

E-Bikes

E-bikes are allowed in the Tour de Big Bear road events only.  E-bikes will not be allowed in the Dirty Bear or Dirty Cub gravel events due to Forest Service restrictions on use of e-bikes on single track trails.

If you choose to participate in the Tour de Big Bear road events using an E-bike or any other motor assisted vehicle, you will be assuming all risk and burden in any maintenance or assistance required resulting in any difficulties or breakdowns  of that vehicle.  Tour de Big Bear will not be able to assist you with any problems you might have.

E-bikes and any other motor assisted vehicles will be exempt from winning any Strava Segments and Awards.

 

The Tour de Big Bear is sanctioned by USA Cycling.
(USA Cycling membership is NOT required to participate in the Tour de Big Bear.)

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