New 2024 Tour de Big Bear Jerseys and Apparel Available for Order Online
Tour de Big Bear is excited to announce that the 2024 Tour de Big Bear apparel store is now open for business!
Order your gear now and have it prior to the event. They've got an exciting new jersey design for 2024 that color coordinates with our other merchandise, like wind vests, bibs, shorts, and knee and arm warmers.
The store will remain open until mid-June, then production and shipping will begin. When they have an exact date, they'll announce the deadline to order.
Check it out at: https://custom.athlosports.com/collections/tour-de-big-bear or click the button below.
Join the 2024 Tour de Big Bear
Voted #1 Gran Fondo in North America by Gran Fondo Guide in 2023!
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 • Big Bear Lake, CA
Don’t miss the best Gran Fondo in North America – the Tour de Big Bear in Big Bear Lake, California! Registration is now open, so register before prices go up – or we sell out.
There’s something for everyone at the Tour de Big Bear. We feature scenic alpine road routes that highlight some of the most beautiful mountain views in Southern California and epic gravel routes on mixed terrain roads and trails. Plus, our family-friendly ride for the kids! And not to mention our epic aid stations.
Our two-day cycling expo features 40 plus cycling vendors. Enjoy food, beverages and live entertainment on the deck at Bear Mountain Resort. There are plenty of activities for the kids too, including the climbing wall, face painting and a bounce house.
Tour de Big Bear Route Options – Road & Gravel Events Plus the Family Fun Ride
Tour de Big Bear Family Fun Ride
Tour de Big Bear – 25 miles
Big Bear Valley Tour – 50 miles
The Grand Tour – 70 miles
The Climb – 100 miles
The Dirty Cub Gravel Ride – 25 miles of mixed surface
The Dirty Bear Gravel Ride – 50 miles of mixed surface
Epic Tour de Big Bear Aid Stations
The Tour de Big Bear is known for its legendary aid stations! Ribs, bacon and fresh fruit just to name a few of the delicious treats you’ll enjoy along the way. Plus, the usual hydration and nutrition items to fuel your ride.
Make a Long Weekend of It!
Start/Finish, Cycling Expo plus Live Entertainment at Bear Mountain Resort
The Big Bear Cycling Association (BBCA) hosts a two-day cycling expo that includes 40 plus cycling vendors, a complimentary bike valet for registered riders and entertainment during Saturday’s festivities. We also have several other events to round out your weekend in Big Bear.
Friday Poker Ride – August 2nd
Presented by Goldsmith’s Sports
Get acclimated with a fun and friendly ride around Big Bear Lake. The ride starts at 4 pm from Bear Mountain Resort on Friday afternoon. There are several stops set up around the lake and if you’re lucky, you might just have a winning poker hand! And it’s FREE!
Friday Night Glow Ride – August 2nd
Presented by Get Boards
Start your weekend by joining us for the fourth annual Glow Ride. Dress up your bikes and show off your lights as we parade through the Big Bear Village! It’s family-friendly and a great way to kick off the Tour de Big Bear weekend! Prizes for best use of lights and best of all – it’s FREE too!
Sunday Recovery Ride – August 4th
Rounding out the weekend are our organized free recovery rides on Sunday. Spin out your legs after the Tour de Big Bear with a relaxed ride around one or both lakes. Starting from the Copper Q in the Village. Go early and enjoy some delicious treats and a cup of coffee!
Visit Big Bear – Official Lodging Sponsor of the 2024 Tour de Big Bear
The Tour de Big Bear and the Big Bear Cycling Association are excited to welcome Visit Big Bear as our Official Lodging Sponsor! Visit Big Bear has a wide variety of lodging options at the best prices available. Make your reservations now as lodging fills up quickly in Big Bear.
For more information, please visit: https://bigbearcycling.com/tour-de-big-bear-gran-fondo-guide
About the Big Bear Cycling Association & Big Bear Lake, CA
The Big Bear Cycling Association is a non-profit organization that supports recreational and competitive cycling in the Big Bear Valley.
Big Bear Lake, California is known as the “Cycling Capital of Southern California”. It was named “#1 Weekend Getaway City” in the United States by Expedia Travel and has played host city to many world-class cycling events including four stages of the Amgen Tour of California, the Redlands Bicycle Classic, the Tour de Big Bear, as well as many world-class mountain bike events.
California Pass Challenge
If you’re thinking about also doing the Mammoth Gran Fondo, sign up for the California Pass Challenge! The Mammoth Gran Fondo was rated the #5 Gran Fondo in North America in 2024. Two spectacularly epic California rides!