Gravel Bike race for 15 (actually 12.5), 30 or 60 mile or 5k/10k run. Pick 1, not both lol. 5k/10k will be on paved roads & 1 flat wooden bridge inside Caney Lakes Park in Minden, LA. The Gravel Bike race will head north of the park on Kisatchie Forest gravel roads (75%gravel, 25%paved). Experienced or 1st timers are welcome! It can be a race or a ride. E-bikes are welcome but won’t be eligible for top 3 awards. Mountain bikes are welcome, but the fastest people will be on gravel bikes. Helmets required. Main thing is to come & join in the fun!
Non Racers are encouraged to come & hang out! The Event will start/end at the Day Use Area. You will have plenty of shade, amphitheater, picnic tables, AC power, public restrooms, volleyball area & sandy beach area with swimming. Bring your family/friends and hang out with like minded people! All proceeds help us raise money to maintain our gravel & mtb trails, expand our trails & start a youth mountain bike team! Non Racers are encouraged to come & hang out! Group Lodging & onsite Camping is available! See our Facebook page for more info. T-shirt (if registered 2 weeks in advance) & post race meal are included in registration price. Non racers can purchase food too. Cool Custom awards for top 3 in each category. Categories are Men & Women's 40 & Under and Men & Women's 41 & Over for all 5 races.
Race Routes… 5k/10k Run/Walk is on all paved roads inside Caney Lakes & across a flat wooden bridge over water.
15mi Gravel (actually 12.5) is on gravel roads just north of Caney Lakes. You will see a Large Tree. Route has been shortened due to road wash out.
30 & 60mi Gravel is on gravel roads in Kisatchie Forest. Course is scenic & has good elevation.
5k run
https://www.strava.com/routes/3383126671641194670
10k run
https://www.strava.com/routes/3383128252455210690
15mi gravel
https://www.strava.com/routes/3383129606453568194
30mi gravel
https://www.strava.com/routes/3380753806038702718
60mi gravel
https://www.strava.com/routes/3380751874335577726
Copy & paste routes in a new internet page & they should come up.
Thank You! Kisatchie Crusher Team, Bike Minden & Rocky Raccoon Media LLC