Crusher has a 60/40 split of gravel to tarmac gravel sectors and brings riders to explore the stunning backcountry of Utah''s little-known Tushar Mountains and Fishlake National Forest. Racers tackled 10,400'' of climbing over 69 miles on the Crusher course, which is one of the most challenging gravel races in the world, and the only one with a true mountain top finish.
Course Map and Description. O n the morning of July 10th, 2021, riders from around the world will descended on the quiet community of Beaver, Utah for the 10th-annual running of the ''Crusher in the Tushar''. Come see what all the fuss is about as the 10th edition beckons…ok, taunts those who dare toe the line.
· Gravel Bike: Alex Grant''s Cannondale Topstone Carbon "Crusher Bike". Alex Grant (Gear Rush) has done the Crusher in the Tushar six times now, so in that time he has ridden a variety of bikes for the climby Utah gravel race. He has tried a mountain bike, Cannondale Slate and Cannondale SuperX in previous years, and in 2019, he had a new ...
· The Crusher roads are well worn, and in many cases the dirt is nearly as smooth as the pavement. There are exceptions, of course, but our route is almost entirely passable in a 2-wheel drive car. Find a similar road in your area (Skyline Drive, Snake Creek Canyon, Guardsman Pass, Corner Canyon, for you Salt Lake locals) and find out which tires and bikes work best for you.
· 2021 Crusher in the Tushar Gravel Race Results. The Crusher in the Tushar, the toughest gravel race under 100 miles, welcomed nearly 600 riders to Utah''s Tushar Mountains outside of Beaver, Utah on Saturday, July 10. The race was held on a 60/40 split of dirt and paved roads over a 69-mile long course that required racers to climb a total of ...
Q: What exactly is the ''Crusher in the Tushar''? Answer. The ''Crusher'' is a veritable smorgasbord of surfaces featuring approximately 40 miles of unpaved dirt and gravel roads and 30 miles of tarmac with a rude amount of elevation gain thrown-in for good measure. Check out the " course map and description " page for more insight.
This uniquely-formatted race begins in historic downtown Beaver, the birthplace of famed outlaw "Butch Cassidy" and finishes at Utah''s newest ski and Summer resort, Eagle Point. Featuring a 60/40 split of gravel to tarmac gravel sectors, it affords riders the opportunity to explore the stunning back country of Utah''s little-known Tushar ...
As the 2020 Crusher in the Tushar has been canceled, you may choose to use your entry to join us in 2021. Our new 10th year anniversary date is July 10, 2021. Because we are all in a unique situation, we are allowing deferrals to the 2021 event at no additional cost. Participants must make their decision to defer to 2021 before Monday June 22nd ...
· The first Crusher drew 130 riders, and since then, every single edition has sold out. On Saturday, the 2019 field of 600 riders descends on Beaver, Utah for the chance to crush gravel and maybe a bit of themselves in the Tushar Mountains. The route those riders take will be one the event found and race director knows well.
· What''s a Tushar. Race Date: July 10th, 2021. The Tushars are among Utah''s tallest mountain ranges, housing several peaks over 12,000 feet in elevation and featuring Utah''s highest road at an elevation of 11,500 feet. Straddling Beaver and Piute Counties and nestled in the expansive Fishlake National Forest, The Tushars possess stunning vistas ...