Big Bear Cycling
Big Bear Cycling is a non-profit organization open to all disciplines and levels of cycling ability, including
those with special needs. The mission of the Big Bear Cycling Association is to support recreational and
competitive cycling in Big Bear Valley as a lifelong family activity, as a healthy form of exercise, and as a
method of transportation. Big Bear Cycling Association goals are to present cycling as beneficial to our
membership, community and visitors, promote fun and safe cycling through education and events, support local
agency collaboration and cycling advocacy, promote equal road and trail rights, and to enjoy the friendship of
cycling enthusiasts.
Who joins and why?
The main reasons people join are fun, exercise and socializing. Big Bear Cycling addresses all these motivations
by offering safe, fun, social group rides for all levels of cycling ability.
Safety:
Safety is our number one priority. Big Bear Cycling provides cycling education programs for our members and
sets the example in the community. We observe all traffic laws and stop at all stop signs and lights. Helmets are
required at all Big Bear Cycling events.
Membership levels: Individual: $20; Family of Two: $30; Family of Three or more: $40
Member Benefits:
• Big Bear Cycling Specialized Purist water bottle
• FREE Big Bear Cycling Educational Events
• Discounted participation in Big Bear Cycling Riding Events
(Tour de Big Bear, Timed Training Rides, Adventure Series Destination Rides)
• Bike Emergency Pick-up Service - Call:
Pine Knot Guest Ranch at (909) 866-6500 for mechanical break down in Big Bear Valley
• Big Bear Cycling discount at Bear Valley Bikes, featuring Specialized; and Blauer Board & Ski
Shop, featuring Cannondale. Big Bear Cycling discount for sports eyewear at Dr. Jim Almaraz
• Big Bear Cycling Jersey and Shorts/Bear Valley Bikes “Kit” discount
Additional reasons to join the Big Bear Cycling:
• Make new friends and find a partner for that big bicycle trip you are planning
• Meet people you can call and go out on rides
• Improve your cycling skills
• Develop fitness skills for improved health
• Learn about road and cycling safety
• Learn about how to maintain your bike
• Lean more about health and nutrition
• Get more information about road conditions
• Get news about pending legislations about cycling
• Benefit from high altitude training
• Big Bear Cycling Discount
• You will ride more frequently, farther, and have more fun doing it
• Scheduled weekly rides
• Informative website