2025 Tour de Big Bear: Big climbs, Big Vibes and Big Smiles
2,500 cyclists enjoyed a super long weekend cycling festival up at Big bear Lake with a Gran Fondo, Gravel Ride, Family Ride and the new XC Mountain Bike Race
Thousands of cyclists hit the mountains for the weekend to take on one of the most scenic—and savage—events in California. The Tour de Big Bear serves up breath-taking views, a tight-knit community, and that infamous Onyx Summit climb at 8,443 feet above sea level.
If you haven’t experienced it, you’re missing out. Riders travelled from all over to ride the choice of 50, 70, and 100-mile road options, all supported by a crew of incredible local volunteers.
In the 100 mile Gran Fondo (The Climb) Jonas Woodruff from Redlands, CA was fastest in a time of 4:31:54 ahead of Thomas Sullivan in second place (4:31:55) and Giovanni Romero from Escondido, CA in third place 4:31:56. In the 100 mile women's category Cory Bemis from Escondido, CA was fastest in a time of 4:32:43 ahead of Judy Faris in second (4:39:20) and Kristina Beary from Laguna Niguel, CA in third place (5:02:12).
In the 100 mile KOM Challenge on Onyx Summit, Jonas Woodruff from Redlands, CA was fastest in a time of 25:17.38 ahead of 2023 KOM Winner Giovanni Romero from Escondido, CA (25:19.34) and Luke Pankratz from Vista, CA (25:21.53) In the 100 mile QOM Challenge Courtney Sullivan was fastest in a time of 30:55.20 ahead of 2024 QOM winner Paige Handy from Woodland Hills, CA (32:24.41) and Amy Ousterhout from San Diego, CA (33:51.66).
Photo: Women’s 100 mile QOM: Paige Handy 2nd, Courtney Sullivan 1st and Amy Ousterhout 3rd
Jonas Woodruff from Redlands, CA and Cory Bemis from Escondido, CA names will be added to the plaque.
In the 70 mile Medio Fondo (The Grand Tour), Jordan Vincent from Long Beach, CA was fastest in a time of 3:22:01 ahead of Tanq Said from LA in second (3:22:10) and Ismael Carbajal from Bloomington, CA in third (3:22:46). In the 70 mile Medio Fondo women’s category Denise Ingram from San Diego, CA was fastest in a time of 3:43:42 ahead of Sheri Randazzo from Maria del Ray in second (4:11:46) and Janice Loughman from Santa Monica in third place (4:14:14).
In the 70 mile KOM, Jordan Vincent from Long Beach, CA was fastest in a time of 28:21.79 ahead of Adam Pacal from San Diego, CA (29:39.31) and Alberto Melchor from Irvine, CA (30:01.88). In the women’s QOM, Gillian Parker from Sam Marino, CA was fastest in 37:37.48 ahead of Brigid Freyne of Temelula CA (37:49.98) and Dora Barnfather rom La Verne, CA (38:56.53)
In the 50 mile Piccolo Fondo (Big Bear Valley Tour), Arthur Cormier from Yosemite Park, CA was fastest in a time of 3:06:32 ahead of Evan Kaplan from Huntingdon Beach, CA (3:28:03) and John Ortiz from Las Vegas, NV (3:00:43). In the women’s category, Sabrina Upton from Canoga Park, CA was fastest in a time of 3:33:36 ahead of Priscila Apocalypse from Valencia, CA (3:18:37) Jennifer Bruno from Highland, CA (3:27:43).
There were also e-bike and adaptive categories. Christopher Jachimiec from Las Vega, NV rode the 100 mile (The Climb) course on his adaptive bike in an incredible 8:40:13.
Samuel Brehm from Big Bear City won the Dirty Bear Gravel KOM in a time of 24:07.88 and Kristan Smith won the Dirty Bear Gravel QOM in a time of 35:10.51.
The all-new Dirty Burro 50K XC Mountain Bike Race took mountain biking enthusiasts through some of California’s most picturesque and challenging trails.
Jacob Schoolfield from Big Bear City, CA was fastest in a time of 2:18:25 ahead of Tyler Sackett (2:19:21.15) and Griffith Vertican from Crestline, CA (2:25:16).
In the women’s race, Tammy Wallace from Santa Monica was fastest in a time of 2:37:13 ahead of Shelly Peppe-Nani from Bonsall, CA (3:02:17) and Savannah Serrano (3:07:37).
Here’s What Participants Had to Say
@supergirlalma Tour De Big Bear 2025 ~ 50 miles. A Great time with Great Friends was had. A flat tire and climbing hills were a thing. It’s so pretty out here and the views were beautiful.
@ohmygodbeckymc Tour de Big Bear brought 104 miles, 8,500 feet of climb, and a scenic suffer fest of 8,443 ft of altitude. Onyx Summit: conquered. Legs: cramp city. Vibes: sky high. Shout out to the amazing volunteers and clutch aid stations that kept us rolling, especially the endless Coke and watermelon that I’m pretty sure I ate my bodyweight in!
@lapgcycling We came out deep for the Tour de Big Bear. Thanks for another amazing ride!
@georgeta007 We had a bear-y good time at Tour de Big Bear 2025! From twice KOM winner to MOM this year! I signed up for the 50 mile ride and only managed to finish half of it! Excited to join the family ride in 2026! Or maybe train for a win on the mountain bike course! Erik had a blast meeting The Gnarly Bear! We got a little dance on the live music in the expo area today! If you haven’t done it yet, make sure to sign up for next year!
@jose_a_ospina Congratulations Alex on your 2nd place finish at the 2025 Tour de Big Bear Inaugural Dirty Burro mountain bike race. Average elevation 7200’. Distance 33miles. Elevation gain 3200’. UV index 12. Humidity 20%. Temperature 82. Not an easy day.
@socalcyclingcom Congrats to @Giovanni Romero (SoCalCycling.com Team) on placing 3rd at the epic Tour de Big Bear 100 mile Road Ride "The Climb" with over with 8500’ of demanding climbs
@mamispbincycle The Mamis hit the mountains for the weekend to take on one of the most scenic—and savage—events in California. Tour de Big Bear serves up breath-taking views, a tight-knit community, and that infamous Onyx Summit climb. If you haven’t experienced it, you’re missing out. Riders travelled from all over to ride the choice of 50, 70, and 100-mile road options, all supported by a crew of incredible local volunteers. QOM & Overall Best Time @c_e_sullivan led the charge, smashing PRs and hearts, all on her birthday. Now that’s what we call treating yourself.
@willofmyown My first Tour de Big Bear. I did the 100 mile route with 8,500ft elevation gain. I think this might be the hardest I've pushed myself past the point of being tired. Super proud of pulling this one off!
Link to 2025 Tour de Big Bear Results: https://tourdebigbear.com/results