Tour de Big Bear

Big Bear Lake is the perfect destination for your mountain biking and road biking mountain vacation.  Located in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear has everything you are looking for in a local getaway.  Only a two hour drive from Los Angeles, it’s easy to find a cheap cabin rental or a luxury cabin rental for a weekend road trip.  We are happy to have Big Bear Lake be the home of the Tour de Big Bear.

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About Tour de Big Bear

Tour de Big Bear is one of the most celebrated cycling events in Southern California. Riders from all over gather in the mountain town of Big Bear Lake to enjoy cool alpine weather, breathtaking scenery, and a fun cycling community atmosphere.

Schedule of Events

Thursday

  • Check-In & Late Registration: Afternoon–Evening

Friday

  • Check-In & Late Registration
  • Live Music
  • Poker Ride at Bear Mountain Resort
  • Glow Ride (night ride with lights, awards, and fun at The Village)

Saturday

  • Late Registration & Check-In (morning)
  • Big Bear Cycling Expo (all day)
  • Live Music, Food & Libations, Beer Tasting, Family Activities
  • Awards Ceremony (afternoon)
  • Ride Start Times: Various morning starts for road, gravel, and family rides

Sunday

  • Recovery Rides (road & gravel) starting from The Village with light breakfast
  • Hosted group rides around Big Bear Lake

Experience Big Bear Beyond the Ride

Tour de Big Bear offers stunning views of the San Bernardino National Forest and an unforgettable cycling challenge. After the ride, enjoy dining and entertainment in Big Bear Village, or relax in a cozy cabin. Destination Big Bear offers pet-friendly, budget, and luxury rentals with lake or mountain views. Extend your stay with golf, lake adventures, or a visit to local bike shops like Chains Required and Bear Valley Bikes.

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Tour de Big Bear: Destination Big Bear!

Tour de Big Bear brings cyclists together in the beautiful mountains of Big Bear Lake. Experience scenic rides, cool alpine air, and an unforgettable weekend of adventure. Find a cabin rental with Destination Big Bear for the perfect stay.

  • Organizer: Big Bear Cycling Association

  • Venue: Bear Mountain Resort

  • Location: Big Bear Lake, CA

  • Address: 43101, Goldmine Drive A, California, 92314, United States

  • Dates: August 01, 2025 – August 03, 2025

  • Time: 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM

  • More Info:  Click here

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  • Start Date 08/01/2025 12:00 PM
  • End Date 08/03/2025 4:00 PM
  • Status COMPLETED
  • Location Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Venue Bear Mountain Resort
  • Address 43101, Goldmine Drive A, Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, California, 92314, United States
  • More Info: Click here

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  • Start Date 08/01/2025 12:00 PM
  • End Date 08/03/2025 4:00 PM
  • Status COMPLETED
  • Location Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Venue Bear Mountain Resort
  • Address 43101, Goldmine Drive A, Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, California, 92314, United States
  • More Info: Click here

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