Tour de Big Bear takes place on Sat, Aug 7, 2027 in Big Bear Lake, United States. The main route is 160.9 km.
- Date
- Sat, Aug 7, 2027
- Start
- Big Bear Lake 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 160.9 km
- Climbing
- 2,590 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 44-week plan to Tour de Big Bear
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Tour de Big Bear is a premier cycling festival featuring road, gravel, and mountain bike events set against the scenic backdrop of the San Bernardino Mountains in Big Bear Lake.
What this race demands
The Tour de Big Bear challenges riders to sustain continuous climbing and output over 160.9 kilometers and 2590 meters of elevation in a high-altitude mountain environment.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 2590 meters of elevation gain across 160.9 kilometers requires consistent power output on long ascents and efficient pacing throughout the ride.
Endurance capacity
The lengthy distance demands robust aerobic endurance and pacing discipline to prevent premature fatigue over many hours in the saddle.
Altitude management
Set in Big Bear Lake within the San Bernardino Mountains, the high-altitude environment increases cardiovascular strain and necessitates careful monitoring of exertion.
A sustained effort of this duration requires consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores and performance.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
7:05–8:30
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Tour de Big Bear is 44 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base32 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – May 15, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 16, 2027 – Jun 26, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jun 27, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 18, 2027 – Jul 31, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Aug 1, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tour de Big Bear?
Tour de Big Bear takes place on Sat, Aug 7, 2027 in Big Bear Lake, United States.
How long is Tour de Big Bear?
The main route is 160.9 km.
What does Tour de Big Bear demand?
The Tour de Big Bear challenges riders to sustain continuous climbing and output over 160.9 kilometers and 2590 meters of elevation in a high-altitude mountain environment.
How much climbing does Tour de Big Bear have?
Tour de Big Bear has 2,590 m of climbing.
Who is Tour de Big Bear for?
Tour de Big Bear is open to all participants.
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