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Strike a Pose Contest

RIDE, SNAP, WIN!

Get ready for an epic weekend of cycling, stunning views, and good vibes at the Tour de Big Bear in Big Bear, CA!
Want to ride again next year for free? Our Strike a Pose Photo Contest is your ticket to score two free entries to the 2027 event. Show us your adventure, bring your creativity, and claim your prize!

HOW IT WORKS

SHOOT YOUR SHOT

Get creative and snap a pic anywhere in Big Bear or at one of our THREE Strike a Pose locations, by the lake, on Onyx Summit OR in the Expo. Show us your handstand skills, pose with the pines, on a huge wooden bike or use one of our awesome photo prompts. You’re the artist – show us what you’ve got!

KEEP IT ROLLIN'

Snap pics all weekend long! Post your best shots, tag us and we will pick the lucky winner the following week.

BEAR BONUS

Spot Gnary Bear cruising around – maybe at the start line or the Cycling Expo – and snap a pic with him for bonus points!

STRIKE A POSE CONTEST

HOW TO ENTER

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TAKE A PIC

Capture your perfect Big Bear moment – as many as you want! We have three official photo locations packed with backdrops, props, and expo prompts:

Onyx Summit: Show us your ultimate “sweating out the climb” triumph at the elevation sign.

Lakefront: Capture your finest, most relaxed Big Bear vibe by the water – with props!

Tour Expo: Strike a pose right in the heart of the action. BONUS POINTS: Grab a photo prompt, snap a picture, and see if you can pull it off. It is much harder than it looks!

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POST IT + TAG US

Post your photo on Instagram (stories or main feed) and include our contest tags to enter. Private accounts – make sure to DM @tourdebigbear with a screenshot of your post to confirm your entry.

CONTEST TAGS

@tourdebigbear  #tourdebigbear

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WIN TWO ENTRIES

After posting, you’ll be in the running to win TWO FREE ENTRIES to any event at the 2027 Tour de Big Bear! We’ll select and notify our lucky winner via Instagram DMs by August 7th.

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GET INSPIRED

From epic mountain vistas to lakeside laughs, Big Bear is your playground. Strike a pose with your bike, channel the forest vibes, or get silly with friends. Follow us on social media for inspo and updates from the Big Bear community!