DateExpected
Mid September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Caney Lakes Park day-use area, Minden, Louisiana
Minden, Webster Parish
Countdown
September
The short gravel option at the Crusher: about 29 km and under 400 m of climbing, an easy way into gravel racing without a big day out.
Key facts
01Helmet required
02E-bikes are permitted
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The course
The route
Minden
Distance29km
Total climb366m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate30.0 km
Weather
Mid-September, Minden
33°CTypical high
21°CTypical low
11°CColdest in 20 years
35%Days with rain
Highs around 33°C and lows around 21°C, but it has dropped to 11°C. Rain on 35% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Mitzi Madere01:29:2819.4 km/h
02Marla Fegley01:41:5917.0 km/h
03Michelle Lee01:43:2116.8 km/h
5
Women finishers
1:43:21
Median time
16.8 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
OrganiserBike Minden and Active Minden Foundation
Running since2025
Training
Training for the Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB: Gravel Crusher 18
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29 km with 366 m of climbing
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