Hi Tom, thanks. I am actually used to doing a lot of climbing (the area I live is nothing but
hills), so thanks for the info. I guess the biggest thing will be adjusting to the altitude. The
traffic also might be a little rough as you suggest...so maybe getting an early start would be
beneficial.
I'm looking forward to the ride.
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> > Has anyone ever did the 100 Mile Road Ride entitled "Ride around the
Bear"?
> > Starts in Redlands, goes up to Onyx Summit.... Rides around Big Bear Lake I believe. Just
> > curious about any details ... steepest grade, what the
descents/roads
> > are like, etc.
> >
> > Thanks.
> Yes, I have done it a couple of times. There is nothing super steep but there is a lot of
> climbing. Probably the steepest part is from Big Bear Lake to Onyx Summit (8000 ft). Earlier there
> is about 25 miles of solid climbing out of Redlands area and up to Big Bear area. That is a little
> tough because there is considerable traffic. Then several miles of good rollers until Big Bear
> Lake. The descent from Onyx Summit is nice but control your speed. I watched a guy crash at high
> speed because he hit a baseball sized rock in the road.
>
> Tom