But, don’t stop pedaling… there’s still plenty of “lift” before the finish line! ’96 Olympian Tammy Jacques negotiates one of the notorious switchbacks on the ascent of the ‘Col ‘d Crush’ģ miles beyond the KOM/QOM line the cool mountain air and ubiquitous aspens beckon along with the final First Endurance Aid-station at “Bentenson Flat” where the route bears North toward the “Big Flat” area with its abundant wildflowers and iconic Tushar Mountain views.Īs Puffer Lake shimmers off of your right shoulder, this will signal where the dirt turns back to pavement for a final time as just under 4 excruciating miles now separate you from the finish line at the uppermost lift of Utah’s newest ski resort, Eagle Point.
Riders will reach the DNA Cycling King/Queen of the Mountain line at event mile 56, situated at an elevation of 9,400 ft.
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Pro Cyclocorss Honch Jamey Driscoll on Doc Springs Road.Īt it’s termination 5 miles later, riders can pit-stop at the penultimate First Endurance Aid Station where a left turn back on to State Road 153 begins the leg-busting, lung searing, soul-crushing climb of the now-legendary “Col ‘d Crush” Tyler Wren crawls deep into the pain-cave in defense of his second CRUSHER title. This is where the route heads back onto dirt at the notorious Doc Springs Road (known not-so affectionately as the “ Sarlacc Pit“) with it’s deceptive grades, ruts and loose conditions. Chris McKay leads an elite group of riders (Wren, Trebon and Shirley) on the stretch pavement between Junction and Circleville during the famously wet ’12 edition. Riders are greeted by our famously-friendly volunteers at our First Endurance Aid Stationsįrom Junction the course heads south onto Utah Scenic Byway US-89 as it rolls for 5 miles alongside farm fields and the Sevier River ( a designated Blue Ribbon trout stream) delivering you into the town of Circleville.
DNA Cycling’s Chris Bingham holds on tight for the “Big Drop”Īfter descending, racers will enter the quaint town of Junction, The Piute County Seat, where they can utilize the 3rd First Endurance Aid-Station to top-off their reserves. This delivers riders into the picturesque Piute Valley where the pavement resumes at mile 31. Here riders negotiate a white-knuckle, switch-backing, graveled & often washboard-filled descent with nearly 4,000 ft. Climbing continues for another 4.5 miles where the outbound portion of the course tops out at an elevation of over 10,000 where the “Big Drop” begins. The first of five generously-stocked First Endurance Aid Stations will greet riders at mile 18. Thomas “T$” Cooke leads the Men’s 40-49 field during the inaugural edition of the Crusher moments before getting their first taste of Tushar dirt.Īt mile 11 the real climbing begins as the course makes a right turn onto FR 137 where the road takes on an aggressive increase in gradient where riders encounter their first dirt sector, 21 miles in length. Starting on pavement the route heads East on Beaver Canyon Road (State Road 153) climbing gently as it parallels the ambling Beaver River. From Pro-Tour to Bro-Tour, The Crusher takes all comers! Course Profile – click to embiggen 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 explore the stunning back country of Utah’s little-known Tushar Mountains and Fishlake National Forest. 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. Come see what all the fuss is about as the 10th edition beckons…ok, taunts those who dare toe the line. 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’. Link to Course Map with turn by turn and GPX files
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