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.
It was created by professional cyclist Burke Swindlehurst who trained in the Tushar Mountains in high school.
The inaugural event, in July 2011, was won by the American professional cyclist Tyler Wren (of Team
Jamis-Sutter Home
Team Jamis () was an American UCI Continental cycling team that focused on road bicycle racing. The team was managed by Carine Joannou of Jamis Bicycles with assistance from directeur sportif Sebastian Alexandre.
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) in the pro men's event. The pro women's event was won by multi-time Canadian Olympian
Clara Hughes.
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2011 establishments in Utah
Beaver County, Utah
Cycle races in the United States
Recurring sporting events established in 2011
Sports competitions in Utah
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