Tour of Big Bear 2026

Set course for the grand San Bernardino Mountains, on the shores of the majestic Big Bear Lake in Southern California in the United States 🇺🇸. Fair warning: the start line is already above 2,000 meters in altitude—your engine is going to be desperately begging for oxygen!

The ribbon of asphalt hurls you into a purely alpine setting, instantly sweeping away the cliché of the Los Angeles beaches down below. Your steed will string together endless switchbacks amid dense pine forests and plunging panoramas over the arid valleys of the Mojave Desert 🚵‍♂️. The day’s signature climb will force you to give it everything to haul yourself up to the fearsome Onyx Summit, topping out at nearly 2,570 meters above sea level. Then the dizzying, exhilarating descents will gently bring you back to the bluish waters of the great lake 💧.

Adrenaline saturates the crisp morning air within a seething peloton bringing together several thousand road warriors. Forget dull, monotonous aid stations—this California institution is world-famous for its epic food stands! The amazing volunteer crews won’t hesitate to serve you barbecue pork ribs and grilled bacon at the top of the passes to recharge your batteries 🥓. An atmosphere of genuine mountain camaraderie reigns supreme, pushing you along with a smile all the way to the big finish-line party set right in the heart of the village 🍻.

Keep a hint of energy to explore this fantastic natural playground once your carbon frame is put to rest. Bring your tribe along for a refreshing paddleboarding or kayaking session on the calm waters of Big Bear Lake 🛶. Point your duo toward the chairlifts at Snow Summit to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view without the slightest effort, before going to knock back a craft beer in the charming wooded streets of Big Bear Village. Lock in your registration out of the saddle and come rub shoulders with the legendary peaks of the West! 💥