Kisatchie Crusher Gravel & Run

Kisatchie Crusher Gravel, Run, Fondo and MTB

Kisatchie Crusher is a two day event in Minden, Louisiana, held at the Day Use Area of Caney Lake Park. The weekend includes gravel bike races, road fondo rides, mountain bike races, and paved 5k and 10k runs. All routes will be well marked and many events are chip timed. Helmets are required for all cycling events.

Distances offered

• Gravel races: 18 miles, 43 miles, 66 miles
• Fondo road rides: 18 miles, 33 miles, 54 miles
• MTB races: 6 miles, 14 miles, 21 miles
• Runs: 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles

Course and race details include mixed surfaces for gravel routes with notable elevation, 100% paved back country roads for fondo routes, and singletrack with roots and climbs on MTB courses. E bikes are allowed on gravel and fondo routes but are not allowed on MTB trails. Aid stations serve the 5k/10k runs and longer cycling distances. Some events offer awards for top finishers and separate single speed categories on specified courses; fondo rides do not offer awards.

Onsite amenities and logistics include camping, RV sites with hookups, bunk style cabins, shaded day use facilities, restrooms, a sandy beach with lake swimming, bike wash, showers, event photos, swag bags, and a post race meal included with registration. Early bird and shirt deadlines apply. Event proceeds support Bike Minden for trail maintenance. No refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.