Photos: Tour of California heads to Big Bear

Cyclists ride along the peddle path along the north shore of Big Bear Lake. Friday’s Stage 6 of the Tour of California is a 135-mile trek from Palmdale to Big Bear.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

A boater trolls the lake as Snow Summit looms in the background as seen from the north shore. Cyclists will have a similar view as they ride on Highway 38 during Stage 6 of the Tour of California on Friday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Two cyclists ride a curve nestled amongst tall pines on the north shore route which will be used by the Tour of California on Friday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

A lone cyclist rides across the bridge at Stanfield Cutoff as Big Bear Lake glistens during a sunset. Cyclists will pass through Stanfield Cutoff with the finish line less than two miles away during Stage 6 of the Tour of California.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

A dog named Bailey lazily greets customers at Bear Valley Bikes in Big Bear. Derek Hermon, 41, owner of the shop and an avid cyclist who has raced against Lance Armstrong, says he’s glad the Tour of California is putting Big Bear Lake on the national stage.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)