Fun fact: Big Bear is the Cycling Capital of Southern California. Being new to the area I had no idea this title had been bestowed upon our city. It’s pretty rad. I mean I knew about the community rides every weekend and I see people riding their mountain bikes up and down Snow Summit, but I was naïve to the enormity of it.
This Friday Big Bear Lake will host the Amgen Tour of California. Stage 6 is a time trial and at almost 7,000 feet elevation, it will be a challenge for the racers. They are however, professionals and I’m certain they are ready!
Big Bear Vacations is having an AMGEN special: Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free, or a 15% discount on a 2 night stay. So call us – we’ll book you an awesome cabin!
There are all kinds of activities happening in Big Bear during this epic race weekend. Here’s the timeline of events:
Thursday, May 18, 2017:
AMGEN Tour of California Expo opens in the Village
Welcome festivities at The Cave – cycling celebrity guest appearances
Amateur Time Trial Qualifying Event – top men and women advance to race course Friday morning
Friday May 19, 2017:
Redlands Bicycle Classic Domestic Pro and Amateur Time Trial
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Time Trial warm up
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Redlands Bicycle Classic – Domestic Pro/Amateur Time Trial
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. – AMGEN Tour of California Big Bear Lake Individual Time Trial
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Post Time Trial Reception, Legends of AMGEN Tour of California at Marina Resort
Los Lonely Boys at The Cave
Saturday, May 20, 2017:
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. -AMGEN Tour of California Pasadena Finish Viewing Party at Nottingham’s
Miss Liberty Dessert Cruise
There is also a PubFest located in the Village on Saturday the 20th from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20.00 for singles and $35.00 for couples and can be purchased online at www.bigbear.com. It’s an awesome deal! 5 oz. tasters in souvenir tasting cups with complimentary appetizers!!!! Participating locations are as follows:
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
The Cave
Chad’s Place
Nottinghams Tavern
Stillwell’s at The Lodge Holiday Inn
Murray’s Saloon
572 Social Kitchen & Lounge
For more information on this awesome event and participating businesses visit: www.bigbear.com or www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.