Take the challenge this summer and ride two of California's most spectacular bike rides - The Tour de Big Bear & Mammoth Gran Fondo!
The California Pass Challenge is a package deal that includes your registration for the Tour de Big Bear in August and Mammoth Gran Fondo in September. Participants who conquer both rides will receive an exclusive California Pass Challenge custom commemorative item.
2026 California Pass Challenge:
Tour de Big Bear - Saturday, August 1, 2026
Mammoth Gran Fondo - Saturday, September 12, 2026
Pricing:
$365 - includes both event entries, unique race plates, and an exclusive custom commemorative item
Registration Closes:
Registration for the 2026 California Pass Challenge will close at midnight on July 27, 2026
REGISTRATION DETAILS
We manage our registration through Haku - accounts are very easy to set-up and use.
All registrations through the Haku platform will have a 7% fee added to cover platform and credit card processing fees. These fees are shown in your final cart during check-out.
By registering for the California Pass Challenge, you agree to all policies stated on the Registration Policies page.
ROUTE OPTIONS
CLASSIC OPTIONS:
California Pass Challenge: 25/42 (Tour de Big Bear/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
California Pass Challenge: 50/42 (Tour de Big Bear/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
California Pass Challenge: 70/70 (Tour de Big Bear/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
California Pass Challenge: 100/102 (Tour de Big Bear/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
E-BIKE OPTIONS:
E-BIKE - California Pass Challenge: 25/42 (Tour de Big Bear/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
E-BIKE - California Pass Challenge: 50/42 (Tour de Big Bear/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
E-BIKE - California Pass Challenge: 70/70 (Tour de Big Bear/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
E-BIKE - California Pass Challenge: 100/102 (Tour de Big Bear/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
GRAVEL OPTIONS:
GRAVEL - California Pass Challenge: 25/42 (Tour de Big Bear (Gravel) / Mammoth Gran Fondo)
GRAVEL - California Pass Challenge: 50/42 (Tour de Big Bear (Gravel) / Mammoth Gran Fondo)
GRAVEL - California Pass Challenge: 50/70 (Tour de Big Bear (Gravel) / Mammoth Gran Fondo)
GRAVEL - California Pass Challenge: 50/102 (Tour de Big Bear (Gravel)/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
MOUNTAIN BIKE OPTIONS:
MTB - California Pass Challenge: 50km/42 (Tour de Big Bear (MTB) / Mammoth Gran Fondo)
MTB - California Pass Challenge: 50km/70 (Tour de Big Bear (MTB) / Mammoth Gran Fondo)
MTB - California Pass Challenge: 50km/102 (Tour de Big Bear (MTB)/Mammoth Gran Fondo)
TOUR de BIG BEAR
Cycling enthusiasts will enjoy a spectacular mountain ride in cool mountain air during the blazing heat of summer! Outstanding signage with law enforcement at all major intersections. With the thin mountain air, you will enjoy LEGENDARY AID STATIONS for hydration and refueling. Feeling competitive? 70 and 100 milers automatically entered into “King/Queen of the Mountain” with 7 mile climb to the top of Onyx Summit for cash and prizes. Whether you select the 25, 50, 70 or 100 mile stages, you will be treated to some of the most spectacular cycling scenery in Southern California!
