Event Description
Tour de Big Bear, voted Southern California’s favorite ride, is raising the bar yet again to reach and attract cycling’s very best . . . to experience the ultimate high altitude ride with rider amenities that only be found in a stage race peleton!
Tour de Big Bear HC Gran Fondo . . . 125 grueling miles, nearly 12,000 feet of climbing . . . ALL at an altitude between 6000’ & 8500' and with some of the best scenery California can offer! Event is open to competitive and non-competitive riders. Competitive elements include King/Queen of the Mountain, HC Points Competition and points toward the Gran Fondo National Series by Haute Route! Non-competitive riders will enjoy the same awesome amenitites with the ultimate riding challenge!!
Limited Entries . . . 300 rider's maximum will be accepted and here is what those lucky few will experience*:
- HC VIP Check-in
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Competitive and Non-Competitive Categories
- Pre-ride Breakfast in HC Lounge
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HC Start Class (Tour de Big Bear event lead out)
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Moto & CHP Escort, Dedicated SAG Vehicles
- HC Mobile Aid Stations and Water Bottle Exchange
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Commemorative Finishers Jersey/Rider Performance Shirt/Socks/Finisher's Medal
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FREE Beer** and HC Beer Glass at finish
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Post Ride “Taste of Tour de Big Bear” Aid Station menu in HC Lounge
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FREE Ride Photos***
Don’t miss the Tour de Big Bear HC Gran Fondo on a course that could very well someday appear on the pro peleton!
*Amenities and program subject to change
** Free Beer coupons (2) and beer glass avaialble in HC VIP Lounge
*** Free Photos for HC Gran Fondo riders ONLY
Event details and schedule
Watch your email about 10 days before the event for your Rider Information Package and Race Guide Book for complete event details and schedule of events.
