Gallery: 2019 Crusher in the Tushar

A look at the 2019 Crusher in the Tushar gravel race, which was won by Evelyn Dong and Alex Grant

Life Time Acquires Crusher in the Tushar

The creator and founder of the Crusher in the Tushar gravel race in Utah announced today that Life Time has acquired the event, starting in 2020. Life Time also owns the Dirty Kanza 200 and the ...

Alex Grant, Evelyn Dong Win 9th Edition of the Crusher in the Tushar

Beaver, Utah (July 13, 2019) — More than 600 riders, including a number of current and former U.S. professional national champions, descended on Utah's Tushar Mountains for the ninth annual Crusher in the Tushar gravel race. 69 miles and 10,500 feet of climbing later, after one of the fastest races to date it was professional mountain bikers Alex Grant …

Photo gallery: Winners and weather at the 2017 Crusher in the Tushar

First-time Crusher rider Janel Holcomb (Mavic) took the women's win — and an equal share of the prize money — covering the 69-mile course and climbing 10,000 feet in just over five hours, ahead of 2016 winner Melinda McCutcheon (DNA Cycling) and Breanne Nalder (Plan7 DS). Very warm weather was forecast for the day, with …

2011 Crusher in the Tushar results

2011 Crusher in the Tushar results. Pro Men 1. Tyler Wren,in 04:27:04 2. Zack Vestal,in 04:29:48 3. Benjamin Blaugrund,in 04:30:18 4. Jeff Louder,in 04:30:52 5. Paul Mach,in 04:34:36 Pro women 1. Clara Hughes,in 05:21:12 2. Rachel Cieslewicz,in 05:42:22 3.

MASSIVE WESTERN USA FIRES FORCE 2024 CRUSHER TUSHAR …

Unprecedented record-breaking heat and numerous wildfires throughout the western USA have forced the cancellation of Crusher in the Tushar gravel race scheduled Saturday 13 July in Beaver, Utah. The event, part of the Life Time Grand Prix, announced the difficult decision to cancel after two massive fires burning on the rural race route were …

Alex Grant, Evelyn Dong Win 9th Edition of the Crusher in …

Beaver, Utah (July 13, 2019) — More than 600 riders, including a number of current and former U.S. professional national champions, descended on Utah's Tushar Mountains …

2019 Crusher in the Tushar Results: Dong and Grant Take …

The 2019 Crusher in the Tushar delivered a challenging day of gravel racing in Utah. See how your favorite racer finished. Full men's and women's results.

Keegan Swenson & Haley Smith Conquer the 2022 Crusher in the Tushar

BEAVER, Utah, (July 9, 2022) – The Crusher in the Tushar presented by The Creamery, welcomed a field of approximately 800 riders representing 37 states and eight countries to Utah's Tushar Mountains outside of Beaver, Utah on Saturday, July 9.

2022 Crusher in the Tushar Race Results: Smith and …

2022 Crusher in the Tushar has wrapped up over the weekend and has crowned their new winners. Check out the full race results.

Interview: Alex Grant Gets Dream Win at 2019 Crusher in the …

Alex Grant has had bad luck at the Crusher in the Tushar gravel race, but in 2019, he had a dream ride. We spoke with him about the win he chased for years.

Calendar • Crusher in the Tushar Bike Race

This uniquely formatted race begins in historic downtown Beaver, Utah the birthplace of famed outlaw "Butch Cassidy" and finishes at Utah's newest ski and Summer resort, Eagle Point. Featuring a 40/60 split between tarmac and dirt & gravel sectors, the 70 mile course accumulates over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and affords riders the opportunity to …

We asked the pros what tires they will ride for Crusher in the Tushar

World Tour Pro. 2nd place Crusher in the Tushar 2019. @eddieanderson44. For Crusher in the Tushar, I am planning to run 38cc Vittoria Terreno Dry tires. I've chosen this tire, because it has great side knobs for cornering on gravel, while maintaining a smoother inner tread for the smoother and faster sections of the course.

Crusher in the Tushar 2023

Follow live coverage of the 2023 Crusher in the Tushar, including news, results, stage reports, photos, podcasts and expert analysis

Interview: Alex Grant Gets Dream Win at 2019 Crusher in the Tushar

Alex Grant has had bad luck at the Crusher in the Tushar gravel race, but in 2019, he had a dream ride. We spoke with him about the win he chased for years.

Swenson and Villafañe win Crusher in the Tushar with …

Swenson and Villafañe win Crusher in the Tushar with record times. Keegan Swenson and Sofía Gómez Villafañe took the men's and women's categories of Crusher in the Tushar, both finishing in ...

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The toughest 69.9 miles on the planet. This uniquely-formatted race begins in historic downtown Beaver, the birthplace of famed outlaw Butch Cassidy and finishes at Utah's …

More Women are Racing Gravel: A Look at Participation in …

Most impressive year-over-year jump: Hard to say; Crusher in the Tushar's year-to-year increase in competitors has climbed every year—but at a very gradual rate.

Crusher in the Tushar

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of this year's Crusher in the Tushar event, scheduled for July 13, due to the ongoing Silver King and Little Twist …

Gravel Grinders to Watch at the 2019 Crusher in the Tushar

The 2019 Crusher in the Tushar has stacked fields from across cycling disciplines. We look at some of the gravel grinders to watch in Utah this weekend.

Holcomb Wins Debut, Squire Three-Peats at …

Holcomb Wins Debut, Squire Three-Peats at 2017 Crusher in the Tushar – Results. The 2017 Crusher in the Tushar lived up to its reputation as a challenging gravel race with some heat and hail mixed …

Interview: Evelyn Dong Conquers the 2019 Crusher on a Borrowed Bike

Evelyn Dong knows Utah well, but 2019 marked her first Crusher in the Tushar. We chatted with her about the win on a borrowed bike in her first gravel race.

Rider Handbook

This race will take riders over some of the highest roads in Utah topping near 11,000 feet. Although it may be 90+ degrees in the shade down in the valleys, it could just as easily be snowing on the summits. Don't …

Life Time acquires Crusher in the Tushar

BEAVER, Utah (BRAIN) — Life Time, which owns the Leadville Trail 100, Chequamegon MTB Festival and Dirty Kanza events, has added Crusher in the Tushar, a long-standing gravel event in Utah organized by former pro racer Burke Swindlehurst.Swindlehurst, who will remain the event's director, announced the …

Crusher in the Tushar Recap & Results

Beaver, Utah- The Crusher in the Tushar once again proved anything but predictable in both the weather and riders that would be standing on the podium. By Saturday afternoon, two first-time winners proved to be up to whatever challenge the Tushar Mountains could dish out, with Lauren De Crescenzo (DNA Cycling) having an incredible return to racing …

2019 Crusher in the Tushar Gallery by Steven Sheffield

Cycling West presents a photo gallery by Steven L. Sheffield of the 2019 Crusher in the Tushar, held in Beaver, Utah on July 13, 2019.

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Crusher in the Tushar

Your 2019 Crusher in the Tushar Pro Men and Pro Women winners - Alex Grant (Gear Rush) and Evelyn Dong (Pivot-Stan's NoTubes).(Image credit: Catherine Fegan-Kim)

2024 Crusher in the Tushar Cancelled Due to Forest Fires

BEAVER, Utah (July 9, 2024) — This year's Life Time Crusher in the Tushar, scheduled for Saturday, July 13, has been cancelled due to the ongoing Silver King and Little Twist forest fires in the Piute County area, home to more than half of the Crusher course, as well as extreme fire risk from record-breaking hot and dry temperatures. Alex …

Crusher in the Tushar

Jun 29 2019 - NEWS: 9th Edition of Crusher in the Tushar Set to Roll from Beaver, UT July 13th. Jul 13 2024 - EVENT: Crusher in the Tushar. The toughest 69.9 miles on the planet. 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 …

Crusher in the Tushar

Crusher in the Tushar. Included in Optimize - our new training platform! This 6-week training plan is designed by the 2013 Amateur Winner & 13th overall finisher with a time of 4:51:12, Frank Overton, owner and founder of FasCat Coaching. Frank has applied his own training & experience from 4 years of competition plus coaching athletes for the ...

Crusher in the Tushar 2019: Brief Results

Alex Grant (Gear Rush) and Evelyn Dong (Pivot-Stan's NoTubes) win the 2019 Crusher in the Tushar. Complete report and photos to follow.

Monuments of Gravel: Crusher in the Tushar

The Crusher in the Tushar will turn 10 years old this year, and the 2020 edition belongs to the growing gravel portfolio of Life Time Fitness. Nevertheless, there's nothing monumental about either of those things; the race's punishing climbing profile, lack of consensus about bike selection, and competitive pack of racers are what make it a ...

Gravel Bike: Alex Grant's Cannondale Topstone Carbon "Crusher …

Alex Grant modified his Cannondale Topstone Carbon to turn it into a "Crusher Bike." We take a look at his winning 2019 Crusher in the Tushar setup.

2019 Crusher in the Tushar

More than 600 riders, including a number of current and former U.S. professional national champions, descended on Utah's Tushar Mountains for the ninth annual Crusher in the Tushar gravel …

Crusher in the Tushar 2021

Follow live coverage of the 2021 Crusher in the Tushar, including news, results, stage reports, photos, podcasts and expert analysis

Crusher in the Tushar 2024

Races. Crusher in the Tushar 2024. 13 July 2024|Utah. Crusher in the Tushar pro women/men - LTGP #3 | Cedar City - Cedar City. 69mile.

Park City racer is on the front end of the gravel bike boom

Seizing on the boom, Life Time bought the Crusher in the Tushar as its second gravel event in late 2019. The race had been challenging brave riders for a decade by then.

Crusher in the Tushar | 69.1 mi Cycling Route on Strava

Crusher in the Tushar is a 69.1 mi Cycling Route. Discover this route and more at Strava. Visit today!