Cochrane Crusher

Cochrane Crusher – Cremona, Alberta, Canada

• Date: August 15, 2027

• Location: The Heritage Centre, Cremona, Alberta, Canada

• Distances: 55 km, 100 km

• Event Type: Gravel race

The Cochrane Crusher is an annual gravel cycling race held in Alberta's Foothills region, operating from The Heritage Centre located one kilometre east of Cremona along Highway 22. First organized in 2021, the event features two course distances that explore rural roads north of Cochrane.

Riders can choose between a 100 km route with 951 metres of total elevation gain or a 55 km route with 473 metres of climbing. The 100 km event departs at 9:00 am, followed by the 55 km start at 9:15 am. Aid stations supplying food and water are positioned at kilometre 33 on the shorter course, and at kilometres 33 and 75 on the 100 km course. Both distances include age categories for riders aged 50 and over.

The staging venue at The Heritage Centre provides vehicle parking with paved highway access. Participants and volunteers receive a post-ride barbecue meal at the finish line, and the event features over $7,500 in prizes and awards across the categories. The first 150 registered participants receive an event t-shirt. The organizers also maintain an active air quality policy, monitoring regional Government of Canada air quality health indices to make weather- and smoke-related safety decisions in advance of race day.

Since its inception, the ride has contributed over $1,000 to the Cochrane Women's Shelter. For registration details, technical guides, and GPX route downloads, visit the official event website.