California Pass Challenge

Take the challenge this summer and ride two of California’s most spectacular bike rides – The Tour de Big Bear & Mammoth Gran Fondo! The Tour de Big Bear was recently named the #1 Gran Fondo in North America; the Mammoth Gran Fondo was named #7. Two epic rides you won’t want to miss!

The California Pass Challenge requires participation in the Tour de Big Bear in August and Mammoth Gran Fondo in September. Participants who conquer both rides will receive a signature gift, and unique race plates.

2024 California Pass Challenge

Tour de Big Bear – Saturday, August 3, 2024
Mammoth Gran Fondo – Saturday, September 7, 2024

Route Options

Choose the gravel ride options at the Tour de Big Bear and then pair that with one of the road options at the Mammoth Gran Fondo.

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/Mammoth Gran Fondo)

PRICING (includes registration for both events)

July 16, 2024 – July 31, 2024 = $300

* Registration Closes July 31, 2024 @ 11:59pm PST

Mammoth Gran Fondo

The Mammoth Gran Fondo was named the #7 Gran Fondo in North America in 2023 and “top-ten century” bike ride by Bicycling Magazine for its “jaw-dropping vistas”. Situated to the east and south of Yosemite National Park the Mammoth Gran Fondo takes riders along the east side of the High Sierra with views of the Sierra Nevada Range, Mono Lake and the White Mountains. 75% of the Gran Fondo route closed to through traffic!

Other highlights include: all three distances timed, special finisher’s gift after Mammoth Gran Fondo, 6 Feed Zones with Full SAG/Tech Support, Free Downloadable Photos, After-Party with Food/Beer/Live Music in the Village at Mammoth!

Website: www.mammothgranfondo.com