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The Big Bear Trail Riders is a dual-sport motorcycle club based near Big Bear Lake, in the heart of Southern California's San Bernardino National Forest. We've been exploring the dirt roads and single-track trails of the surrounding areas since the 1980's. Besides having some of the best mountain off-road riding in the region, we are only a few miles from the Mojave Desert, giving us fabulous year-'round riding opportunities.
Our meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month. They are open to the public, and are usually followed by a group ride. In addition to our special club rides, we host several AMA sanctioned dual-sport events each year. Our infamous Big Bear Run held every summer offers one of the most challenging A-loops to be found anywhere, while our Moonlight Madness night ride will be enjoyed by dual-sport riders who appreciate a very different kind of off-road experience.
The Big Bear Trail Riders Motorcycle Club is a non-profit corporation affiliated with AMA District-37 Dual-Sport. Membership is open to anyone interested in recreational trail-riding or participating in organized dual-sport events, and we welcome riders of all ability levels. There are many benefits to membership, including special rides for members only, discounts from participating vendors, an e-mailed newsletter and a really great group of people who will go riding with you and show you the best trails. By becoming a member, you will add your strength to an organization that has been working hard to keep our forest and desert roads and trails open for motorcycling.
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Second Annual BRP District 37 Fun Ride will be held December 13-14, 2008, in Johnson Valley at the Cougar Buttes OHV area. We urgently need your support regarding the proposed westward expansion of the 29 Palms Marine Corps Base, which would close BLM lands in Johnson Valley to any OHV recreation or public access. Please help us in our fight to keep our riding areas open for all to use.
We need everyone to join together in protecting our access to the largest OHV desert recreation area in the nation. Losing Johnson Valley would be a devastating blow to the off-road community. Please link to the PDF File below. I has all the details about the event and the different sponsorship levels we are offering. Please let the organizers know if you would like to participate on any level.
CLUB MEETINGS
Second Saturday of the MonthWe enjoy getting together for breakfast at 9:00 AM, at Nottingham's Restaurant, located at 40797 Lakeview Drive in Big Bear Lake, right on the corner of Lakeview and Bartlett, near The Village. The meeting starts around 9:30. Weather permitting, there is usually a group ride following the meeting, so you may want to take your bike.
Mountain weather can change quickly, with wide variations from day to day, especially during the winter months. Be sure to check our local road and weather conditions before heading to Big Bear, and come prepared. For more detailed weather information, visit this forecast.
All dual-sport riders are invited to attend our meetings and participate in our informal trail rides. Please check here for any last minute changes to our Meetings and Events.
CLUB EVENTS
Please go to our Event Calendar for information
Club Dues
Regardless of when you joined, dues for each calendar year become due as of January 1. You can join or renew your club membership at the BBTR ClubExpress web site. If you would rather renew your membership by snail-mail, your may send a check to our club Treasurer.You can use the Internet to join the Big Bear Trail Riders, renew an existing membership, receive reminders by e-mail, and register for club events. Our secure ClubExpress web site enables us to accept credit cards.
If you are a club member and have not yet received an e-mail about renewing your membership, please visit our ClubExpress web site and sign up for e-mail reminders:Big Bear Trail Riders ClubExpress Web Site
Club Communications
This E-Mail Link is for club members and registered event participants only.
Please note that inquiries by the general public cannot be answered. Try searching this web site using the search box at the bottom of this page for the answers to your questions. If the answers aren't found here, then we probably don't have them.Club Officers and Board for 2006-2008
Elected for a two-year term are President, Jim Nicholson; Vice-President, Frank Schnetz; Secretary, Miguel Burgi; Treasurer, Marc Parnes. Directors-at-Large are: Jimmy Nicholson, Tom Evans and Kevin Glassett; Alternate, Russ Starck.DUAL-SPORT POLITICAL ACTION
Please sign petitions and participate in a letter-writing campaign to convince the Governator to make dual-sport conversions legal in California again. This may be our best chance to reverse the DMV's ban on making green-sticker dirt bikes street legal. Visit the link below, and ask your friends to get involved as well.
RIDING AND CAMPING
For information about OHV riding and camping opportunities in the San Bernardino National Forest around Big Bear, please contact the Big Bear Discovery Center at (909) 866-3437. The Discovery Center is able to provide trail maps, information regarding current OHV use in the National Forest, campground information and off-road riding recommendations. Please be aware that some of the volunteer staff may have an anti-OHV agenda. NOTE: The Big Bear Trail Riders does not reply to questions about OHV riding in Big Bear. If you want to know more about the subject, become a member.
MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE
ADVERTISE ON OUR WEB SITE
PRIVATE PARTIES: Sell your motorcycle or related equipment (trailer, toy hauler, etc.) with a classified ad. Ads run for three months, and are only $15. You may include a photo for $10 more. Minor changes to your ad during its run are free!
BUSINESSES: Advertise your motorcycle-related business with a Banner Ad or boxed text ad on this web site for $100 for an entire year. A very cost-effective way to gain exposure for your business.
For advertising information only, please contact Big Bear Bikers.
Use the e-mail link on the Advertising page.VISIT OUR DUAL-SPORTING FRIENDS
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