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Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB

Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Sep 12 2026 in Minden, LA (America/Chicago timezone).
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  • 2026-09-12

    Race Date

  • Open

    Registration Status

  • Minden, LA

    Location

Event Schedule

Here is the latest schedule of events:

Name Distance Type Price Start Time
Gravel Crusher 18 18 Miles bike_race $55.00 9/12/2026 09:00
Gravel Crusher 43 43 Miles bike_race $70.00 9/12/2026 08:00
Gravel Crusher 66 & Single Speed Category 66 Miles bike_race $80.00 9/12/2026 07:00
5k Crusher 3.1 Miles running_race $45.00 9/12/2026 09:10
10k Crusher 6.2 Miles running_race $55.00 9/12/2026 09:05
Fondo Crusher 18 18 Miles bike_ride $55.00 9/13/2026 09:00
Fondo Crusher 33 33 Miles bike_ride $65.00 9/13/2026 08:30
Fondo Crusher 54 54 Miles bike_ride $75.00 9/13/2026 08:00
MTB Crusher Beginner 6 Miles bike_race $45.00 9/13/2026 11:05
MTB Crusher Cat 3 14 Miles bike_race $50.00 9/13/2026 11:00
MTB Crusher Cat 2 & Single Speed 21 Miles bike_race $55.00 9/13/2026 09:45
MTB Crusher Cat 1 21 Miles bike_race $60.00 9/13/2026 08:05

Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB Race Details

The latest details from your Race Directors:

2nd Annual Kisatchie Crusher is now a weekend experience in Minden, LA!  Gravel Race & 5k/10k on Saturday Sept 12th.  Road Fondo & MTB Race on Sunday Sept 13th.  Camping or group lodging onsite is encouraged!  Onsite RV campsites with all the hookups are available at www.recreation.gov $33 a night, search Beaver Dam Kisatchie.  www.CampCaney.com has bunkbed style cabins that sleep 10 for $125 a night.  Kitchen in another building.  Race is at Day Use Area with plenty of shade, amphitheater, picnic tables, AC power, restrooms, sandy beach & lake swimming.  Register by Sept 3rd at 11:59pm to get a T-shirt.  Post race meal is included in registration price.  $5 park fee is covered by your signup!  All routes will be well marked, have aid station & port a potty.  Downloading routes is encouraged.  Event photos.  Swag bags & giveaways courtesy of our sponsors.  Bike wash station.  Showers (you will get dusty).  Check in will be closer to parking lot.  Helmets required for all cycling events. Single Speed will have separate category & will be awarded top 3 in the 66 mile & will have separate category & will be awarded top 3 on Cat 2 mtb course.  If you register for an event each day, you only get 1 T-shirt.  Ebikes are allowed & encouraged for all cycling races except the mtb race.  
Awards for Gravel, Run & MTB- Men & Women's Top 3 overall & Men & Women's Top 3 masters (50+) will get podium pic, trophy & prize. Men & Women's Top 3 in 10yr age brackets will get podium pic & prize. (20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89).  Men's & Women's Single Speeders Top 3 overall in Gravel 66mi & MTB Cat 2 will get podium pic, trophy & prize.  See Specific categories during signup process for more details.
Gravel Bike Race is 18, 43 or 66 mile options.  Course is about 50/50 gravel/paved with good elevation, scenic piney wood views. Chip Timed. E-bikes are welcome.  
18 Route:  1200’ elevation Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3468654194883482000
Rwgps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56528956 
43 Route:  2900’ elevation Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3478394311340644976
Rwgps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56528747 
66 Route:  4400’ elevation Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3495451532467670484
Rwgps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56528928 
5k/10k Run or Walk is on paved roads inside the park with beautiful lake views.  Chip Timed
Fondo Road Shakeout Ride is 18, 33 or 54 miles.100% paved back country roads with scenic bayou view, curvy piney woods roads & good elevation.  Each Route will have 2-3 Strava Segments that will be marked, so we can find out who is the fastest! E-bikes are welcome.  
18 Route:  1000’ elevation Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3488749204711464304
Rwgps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56531424 
33 Route:  1600’ elevation Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3488328420019967228
Rwgps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56531393 
54 Route:  3200’ elevation Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3488749204720455024
Rwgps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56529629 
MTB Race is on classic Sugar Cane Trail for Beginners & 1/2 of Kona & 1/4 of Lost Man for Cat 3 thru Cat1. Dirt, Roots & some lil Climbs! Chip Timed. E-bikes are not allowed on MTB trails per Rangers.
Beginners (1 Lap of 6.1mi) 118’ elevation  https://www.strava.com/routes/3405045975709299750
Cat 3 (2 Laps of 7.8mi)  680’ elevation https://www.strava.com/routes/3508314976002466540 
Cat 2 & Single Speed (3 Laps of 7.8mi)  1032’ elevation https://www.strava.com/routes/3508314976002466540 
Cat 1 (3 Laps of 7.8mi)  1032’ elevation  https://www.strava.com/routes/3508314976002466540 
All Participants get a post race meal & T-Shirt.  Register by July 31st at 5pm for early bird pricing.  Price increase on Aug 31st 5pm also. Register by Sept 3rd to get T-Shirt!
All proceeds go to Bike Minden & Active Minden Foundation for trail maintenance & expansion at Caney Lakes & Kisatchie Forest. No Refunds.
Thank You
Kisatchie Crusher Event Team & Bike Minden

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