Big Bear Lake, CA, July 28, 2010, 3:30pm - Members of the Amgen Tour of California local organizing committee reported to the Big Bear Lake City Council on July 12th, with a presentation of the Stage 6 finish in Big Bear Lake. Rick Bates of the Events Resource Office and Rick Shoup of the Resort Association reported to the Council that an estimated crowd of 10,000 was present … [Read more...] about Local Committee Reports Valley Impact Results of Amgen Tour of California to City Council
Biking
Elle Williams Earns 2010 Mountain Bike National Championship
Big Bear City, CA, July 27, 2010, 3:08pm - The Williams family can add another medal to their collection this year. The Big Bear City family of cyclists traveled to Granby, Colorado for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships in the beginning of July. Ten year old Elle Williams beat out competition from across the country to become the 2010 Mountain Bike National … [Read more...] about Elle Williams Earns 2010 Mountain Bike National Championship
Adam Williams, Casey Williams, Kelley Brunson and Diane Bradley Hold Top Rankings in Elite Conquer the Bear Series
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The second round of the Conquer the Bear series is underway and, this weekend, competitors wrapped their second of four races by participating in the Team Big Bear mountain bike race, which covered 17 miles of Forest Service roads in the Moonridge area. Athletes who braved February’s cold temps, snow and rain in the Snowshoe the Bear event were eligible to … [Read more...] about Adam Williams, Casey Williams, Kelley Brunson and Diane Bradley Hold Top Rankings in Elite Conquer the Bear Series
Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Race
Team Big Bear's Shoot-Out #2, which starts on Forest Service road 2N10 just above Bear Mountain Resort, features a cross-country mountain bike race. The event is also the second of four races in the Conquer the Bear series. Race pre-registration available at La Montana Restaurant (on the Moonridge Y in Big Bear Lake) on Saturday, June 19, from 3 to 5pm; also on race day, … [Read more...] about Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Race
Amgen Tour of California Brings Worldwide Exposure to Big Bear, and Anticipation of Increased Tourism
Big Bear Lake, CA -- As the Amgen Tour of California cycled through Big Bear on Friday, May 21st, legendary cycling commentator Phil Liggett raved, “We have been treated to one of the best cycling stages we’ve seen in America, ever.” However, on a more local level, response from business owners has been mixed as, though the event brought more crowds than the Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Amgen Tour of California Brings Worldwide Exposure to Big Bear, and Anticipation of Increased Tourism