Events/The Croghan Crusher Gravel Grinder

The Croghan Crusher Gravel Grinder 79 km

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DateExpected
Mid September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Oswegatchie Educational Center, Croghan, NY 13327
Town of Croghan, Lewis County
Countdown
September

The big loop of the Croghan Crusher, known as the Great Oswegatchie. Nearly 79 km of gravel with modest climbing, so it's a long day out rather than a brutal one.

Key facts
01Helmet required
025-hour finish limit, so you need to average about 16 km/h
03Single loop, no out and back
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The course

The route

Town of Croghan
Distance79km
Total climb668m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate77.9 km
Weather

Mid-September, Town of Croghan

22°CTypical high
12°CTypical low
2°CColdest in 20 years
43%Days with rain

Highs around 22°C and lows around 12°C, but it has dropped to 2°C. Rain on 43% of days.

NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results

Course verified. Results not yet available.

Organiser
OrganiserRide-Run Adventures; event contact Jennifer Austin (ReCre's Bike Studio)
Running since2026
Training

Training for the The Croghan Crusher Gravel Grinder 79 km

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79 km with 668 m of climbing
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