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2019 Crusher in the Tushar Gallery by Angie Harker

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Cycling West presents a photo gallery by Angie Harker of the 2019 Crusher in the Tushar, held in Beaver, Utah on July 13, 2019.
[Editor’s Note: All photos by Angie Harker. All captions by Steven Sheffield.]

Ryan "Turbo" Barrett and Rob Smallman getting ready to crush the field at the 2019 Crusher in the Tushar. Unfortunately, the Tushars ultimately crushed them. Photo: Angie Harker.
Ryan “Turbo” Barrett and Rob Smallman getting ready to crush the field at the 2019 Crusher in the Tushar. Unfortunately, the Tushars ultimately crushed them.
Photo: Angie Harker.

Race Announcer Bruce Bilodeau dons one of his many costumes for pre-race call-ups. Photo: Angie Harker.
Race Announcer Bruce Bilodeau dons one of his many costumes for pre-race call-ups. Photo: Angie Harker.

Utah favorites TJ Eisenhart and Jamey Driscoll having a little pre-race chat. Photo: Angie Harker.
Utah favorites TJ Eisenhart and Jamey Driscoll having a little pre-race chat. Photo: Angie Harker.

Tiffany Swindlehurst stands atop the podium with some of the many volunteers who make the Crusher a success every year. The volunteers are the true champions of this event. Photo: Angie Harker.
Tiffany Swindlehurst stands atop the podium with some of the many volunteers who make the Crusher a success every year. The volunteers are the true champions of this event.
Photo: Angie Harker.

Announcers Bruce Bilodeau and Ali Goulet do a great job keeping the crowd at the finish line entertained while waiting for the racers to come in. Photo: Angie Harker.

A young fan rings a cowbell at the finish line. Photo: Angie Harker.
A young fan rings a cowbell at the finish line. Photo: Angie Harker.

Erik Harrington, winner of the 40-44 age group and the first age grouper to finish. His time would have placed him 15th in the Pro/Open field. Photo: Angie Harker.
Erik Harrington, winner of the 40-44 age group and the first age grouper to finish. His time would have placed him 15th in the Pro/Open field. Photo: Angie Harker.

18-year old Andrew Conover pops a wheelie coming across the line to win the 29 and Under age group. Photo: Angie Harker.
18-year old Andrew Conover pops a wheelie coming across the line to win the 29 and Under age group. Photo: Angie Harker.

"I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!" Photo: Angie Harker.
“I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!” Photo: Angie Harker.

Pro Men's Podium. Photo: Angie Harker.
Pro Men’s Podium. Photo: Angie Harker.

Pro Women's Podium. Photo: Angie Harker.
Pro Women’s Podium. Photo: Angie Harker.

Sometimes it's about the trophies. Photo: Angie Harker.
Sometimes it’s about the goats. Photo: Angie Harker.

Sometimes it's all about the post-finish Coca-Cola. Photo: Angie Harker.
Sometimes it’s about the post-finish Coca-Cola. Photo: Angie Harker.

Sometimes it's about puppy kisses. Photo: Angie Harker.
Sometimes it’s about puppy kisses. Photo: Angie Harker.

Sometimes it's about a post-race nap ... Photo: Angie Harker.
Sometimes it’s about a post-race nap … Photo: Angie Harker.

... or putting your legs up, and laughing with friends. Photo: Angie Harker.
… or putting your legs up, and laughing with friends. Photo: Angie Harker.

"Hey Bruce! Save some beer for the riders, okay?" Photo: Angie Harker.
“Hey Bruce! Save some beer for the riders, okay?” Photo: Angie Harker.

Sometimes, even when you're the last rider on the road like Josh McCarrel, it's about finishing your ninth consecutive Crusher in the Tushar ... Photo: Angie Harker.
Sometimes, even when you’re the last rider on the road like Josh McCarrel, it’s about finishing your ninth consecutive Crusher in the Tushar …
Photo: Angie Harker.

... and the hug waiting for you across the line. Congratulations Josh. You make us all proud. Photo: Angie Harker.
… and the hug waiting for you across the line. Congratulations Josh. You make us all proud. Photo: Angie Harker.

Written by steven
Crusher in the Tushar

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