Tour of Big Bear

Road Cycling and Gravel Cycling covering 40.2 km to 160.9 km with up to 2,651 m D+ in Big Bear Lake (California, United States)

LocationBig Bear Lake, California, United StatesShow on map(34.2439° N, 116.9114° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,651 m

Tour of Big Bear is an endurance sporting event in Big Bear Lake, California, US focused on Road Cycling, Gravel Biking and Mountain Biking. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Festive.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Road Cycling 100 mi (160.93 km, +2,651 m D+), Road Cycling 70 mi (112.65 km, +1,446 m D+), Road Cycling 50 mi (80.47 km, +895 m D+), Gravel Bike 50 mi (80.47 km, +885 m D+), MTB 31.07 mi (50 km, +1,900 m D+), and Road Cycling 25 mi (40.23 km, +406 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tourdebigbear.com).

Tour of Big Bear in Big Bear Lake (Work: "The women's Olympic Road Race, the peloton in the rain", Photo: Stefan Czapski, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Cycling 100 miRoad Cycling160.93 km+2,651 m1,150 m - 2,263 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 70 miRoad Cycling112.65 km+1,446 m1,153 m - 1,760 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 50 miRoad Cycling80.47 km+895 m1,156 m - 1,532 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gravel Bike 50 miGravel Biking80.47 km+885 m1,159 m - 1,531 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MTB 31.07 miMountain Biking50 km+1,900 m1,162 m - 1,960 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 25 miRoad Cycling40.23 km+406 m1,150 m - 1,321 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gravel Bike 25 miGravel Biking40.23 km+510 m1,153 m - 1,367 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160.93 km
Elevation gain
+2,651 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,651 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,263 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.3 % / 5.9 %
Course format
Loop course
160.93 km+2,651 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS34.2439° N, 116.9114° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,263 m above sea level (+2,651 m D+, -2,651 m D-)

Peak: 2,263 m·at 41.7 km·Ø 3.3 %
1,150 m1,521 m1,892 m2,263 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.7 km160.9 km2,263 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Tour of Big Bear take place?

Tour of Big Bear takes place in Big Bear Lake, California, US (start area at coordinates 34.2439° N, 116.9114° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Tour of Big Bear?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Road Cycling 100 mi (160.93 km, +2,651 m D+), Road Cycling 70 mi (112.65 km, +1,446 m D+), Road Cycling 50 mi (80.47 km, +895 m D+), Gravel Bike 50 mi (80.47 km, +885 m D+), MTB 31.07 mi (50 km, +1,900 m D+), and Road Cycling 25 mi (40.23 km, +406 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Cycling, Gravel Biking and Mountain Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Tour of Big Bear?

The main competition (Road Cycling 100 mi over 160.93 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,651 m of elevation gain and -2,651 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,263 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Tour of Big Bear?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tourdebigbear.com).