The Crusher in the Tushar is a 69-mile bicycle race, starting in the historic town of Beaver, Utah, and finishing at the Eagle Mountain Ski Resort, featuring equal parts of paved & unpaved sections, and over 10,500 feet of climbing.[1][2]

It was created by professional cyclist Burke Swindlehurst who trained in the Tushar Mountains in high school.[3]

The inaugural event, in July 2011, was won by the American professional cyclist Tyler Wren (of Team Jamis-Sutter Home) in the pro men's event. The pro women's event was won by multi-time Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes.[2]

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  1. ^ Callahan, Ron (June 26, 2012). ""Crusher in the Tushar" attracts top names in road, mountain bike and cyclocross". Bike World News. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Crusher in the Tushar back for another helping". Cycling News. December 5, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  3. ^ "Pro(moter) bike: Crusher in the Tushar founder Burke Swindlehurst's Lauf Anywhere". VeloNews.com. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
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