Welcome to Vancouver Island’s Premier Gravel Fondo: The Cowichan Crusher

June 1st, 2025 Lake Cowichan, BC

The Cowichan Crusher is located in Lake Cowichan, BC and features amazing gravel roads, scenic valleys and streams and a large beautiful lake. Sign up for the Cowichan Crusher and have an epic Gravel adventure and experience some of the best gravel riding on Vancouver Island.

The Cowichan Crusher Featuring 4 Event Distances in 2025.

25km Beginner / Piccolo Fondo

  • This was created to appeal to new and beginner riders looking to try this new format out or just wanting to have a super fun ride on the Cowichan Valley Trail (CVT) and not be intimidated,
  • Ideal for beginner or novice cyclists

50KM Medio Fondo

  • A little longer and more advanced with more climbing and technical riding
  • Ideal for for beginner to Intermediate cyclists

95KM+ Full Fondo

  • A longer event with more distance, climbing and some steep descents
  • Ideal for Intermediate to advanced cyclists

165KM Full Fondo Plus

  • The longest event with the most distance, climbing and some steep descents
  • It’s going to be a big Day on the Bike!
  • Ideal for Intermediate to advanced cyclists