Tour de Big Bear
Aug 1, 2025
Big Bear, CA
Road, Gravel, Mountain Bike
About
Ride through stunning mountain scenery on routes for every cyclist!
The Tour de Big Bear 2025 takes place August 1-3 in Big Bear Lake, California, transforming the alpine resort town into a celebrated festival of cycling. Riders of all skill levels can choose from multiple routes: challenging 100, 70, 50, and 25-mile road Gran Fondos, adventurous gravel rides (Dirty Bear/Dirty Cub), and for 2025, the Dirty Burro 50K mountain bike race. The event also features a bustling two-day cycling expo, fun Poker and Glow rides, Sunday Recovery rides, live entertainment, a beer garden, and activities for families—all set at 6,750 feet among cool summer temperatures and breathtaking mountain views.
COURSE DETAILS
• Road routes: 100, 70, 50, and 25 miles on paved mountain roads
• Gravel rides: Dirty Bear (50 mi), Dirty Cub (25 mi) on gravel and unpaved roads
• MTB: Dirty Burro 50K (~31 mi) on mountain bike trails
All courses start and finish in Big Bear Lake’s Bear Mountain area, ranging from rolling to steep landscapes with traffic control and full support. Note: precise elevation gain for each course is not specified in official sources.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Named North America's Favorite Gran Fondo (2023)
- NEW Dirty Burro 50K MTB race for 2025
- Legendary, fully stocked aid stations
- Traffic-controlled intersections on road courses
- Beer garden, live music, and cycling expo
- Free Poker Ride, Glow Ride, and Recovery Rides
- Family-friendly festival atmosphere and awards ceremony
RIDE TYPES

Race overview
Road: 100 mi, 70 mi, 50 mi, 25 mi Gravel: Dirty Bear (50 mi), Dirty Cub (25 mi) MTB: Dirty Burro 50K (approx. 31 mi)
6,750 ft city elevation (Big Bear Lake) / Elevation gain for courses not specified
Primarily paved mountain roads (road routes), unpaved/gravel roads (gravel routes), and mountain bike trails (MTB route)