Hello Citizens,
On May 21st, a large pack of world class bicyclists powered through Big Bear on their next-to-last leg of a broader bicycle "tour" (race) through Southern California. The first group entered the Valley at the Dam around 2:30pm, skirted the North Shore on 38, hung a right at Stanfield Cut-off, and finished at Snow Valley. There was a big celebration among racers, their entourage, and bicycling fans. It shifted to the Village by early evening. The Village was closed for this purpose.
At Monday's (July 12th) City Council meeting, some of the local Amgen Tour organizers gave a presentation, citing the preliminary results of the tour. 15,000 to 25,000 fans were expected to attend; about 10,000 actually came. 7,600 were visitors. It was estimated that these fans spent around $1,500,000 while here.
The City decided to take-on the Amgen tour about a year ago. Around $135,000 was needed from various sources such as the City of Big Bear Lake, the County, Chamber, RA, and other supporters. The City pledged and actually spent $40,000.
Friday, July 16, 2010
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