Friday, October 19, 2012
lv wallets After a winter that some of us here in Big Bear Lake
After a winter that some of us here in Big Bear Lake, California thought would never end ... and we're very spoiled here in Big Bear, so yes, it did seem long and hard ... spring has finally arrived. We're currently in a "between seasons mode". We're leaving winter, but not quite into full-blown springtime as yet.
But that's the perfect time to make our springtime plans. Spring is my favorite season here in Big Bear ... and there's just so much to do! I think it's the most incredible time of year here in the San Bernardino mountains, and I want to clue you in on upcoming events... some very exciting ones ... so you can plan to join us up here!
If you've visited Big Bear at all lately, you'll be aware that cycling... both mountain biking and the on-road variety ... are now very popular activities in Big Bear. The "winter only resort" days are long gone. Spring, Summer, and Fall are all now very exciting up here in God's Country... and cycling is a large contributor to that.
Stage 6: The Big Bear Climb!
One of the very special things happening here in Big Bear this year will be the AMGEN Tour of California. The Tour of California is patterned after the Tour de France, and is the most prestigious team cycling event in the entire USA. It covers over 700 miles in a bit less than a week of racing, through some of the most scenic and gruelling terrain in the state.
This year, the most exciting part of the entire race ... designated as "Stage 6" ... is definitely the "Climb to Big Bear". Originally routed to start in Pasadena and climb the San Gabriel Mountains via Angeles Crest Highway, the Tour organizers had to adjust quickly when this last winter's storms made a mess of the route.
As it's now planned, the route now takes off in Palmdale, California, and climbs the San Gabriels from the North side, missing the closed highway sections. From there it shadows the rim of the San Gabriels east, dropping into Wrightwood. After passing the 15 freeway, the route climbs the San Bernardino range and passes through Lake Silverwood, Crestline, then through Sky Forest and Running Springs, and then ascends again into this area, where the climax of the Climb will take place in the parking lot of the Snow Summit Ski Resort.
Now, that is one challenging bike ride! Over 135 miles and over 12,000 feet in vertical climbing when it's all over. That's enough to test the limits of anyone's endurance, but the pro bikers who will be riding, including Levi Leipheimer and the amazing Lance Armstrong, will take it to the MAX as they race the clock... and the other contestants...to the finish line.
Tour de Big Bear: We Can All Get In The Act!
At the same time as the pro Tour, Big Bear is also hosting a 2 day event called whimsically, the "Tour de Big Bear". This is a separate cycling event that is designed to provide normal folks like you and I... those who don't see themselves riding 135 miles in a day... a chance to watch the really serious Tour and take part in some less serious, more relaxed... and totally beautiful... bike rides of our own.
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