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For all three courses, a gravel bike is likely to be the most popular choice because it offers a strong balance of speed, comfort, and technical handling.
· Gravel bike: Best overall option for most riders, especially if you want an efficient ride across mixed surfaces.
· Mountain bike: A solid choice if you want extra control and confidence on rougher or more technical sections.
· Hybrid bike: Usable if it is your preferred bike and you are comfortable riding it over gravel terrain.
The course includes 3 aid stations on the 49-mile route, 2 on the 30-mile route, and 1 on the 10.6-mile route. Because the race is long and includes significant elevation changes, plan to carry your own water and energy supplies. Aid stations will provide water handoffs; electrolyte drinks and small protein bars will also be available, but you will need to stop to pick them up.
NO. Tools & tubes are recommended. Mechanical support is not allowed on the course. The Sweeper Crew follows the race to pick up racers & bikes that cannot finish. Roving UTV's will carry a pump only.
All racers must finish within the 5-hour timing limit. If you cannot finish within 5 hours you will be recorded as DNF. The Sweeper Crew vehicle will require racers that cannot finish within 5 hours to accept a ride or sign a release.
YES. If you are registered for this event and wish to change your race mileage after receiving confirmation, you must email us with notification of your change before race day. Failure to notify prior to competing will result in disqualification from the event. We appreciate your compliance.
Email: jennifer@recresbikestudio.com Subject Line: SWAP
You can create your permanent free account directly on the Ride with GPS Sign Up Page.
]How to Ensure It Stays Free
Once registered, you can immediately look up your event ride and print out your route maps at no cost.
Yes, you can use Ride with GPS and Garmin together.
With a paid version you can link your accounts to wirelessly send planned routes from Ride with GPS to your Garmin bike computer or watch, and automatically sync your completed rides back to your Ride with GPS profile .
The free version can also link with Garmin however it is not a wireless connection and you will have to manually link your routes.
Ride with GPS has directions that are easily done for either version.
All registration fees for the Croghan Crusher are final and non-refundable. We incur significant upfront costs—including permitting, insurance, and participant materials—regardless of attendance. If you are unable to ride, we do offer the option to transfer your entry to another rider or defer your registration to next year's event.
You are not allowed to race without a helmet. Any racer removing their helmet will be disqualified.
Riders are responsible for their own safety, so watch out for each other!
Radio's will be in each sweeper vehicle and at the Aid Stations for emergencies.
EMS is stationed on-call and will respond accordingly.
Yes. A racers lunch is included in the CCGG entry fee. Water is handed out at stations and the finish.
NO. This is a non-alcoholic event. If you would like an alcoholic beverage, we recommend visiting one of the great nearby establishments. We can point you in the right direction.