The Bay Area's premier XC race series.
USA CYCLING ANNOUNCEMENT
We are pleased to announce that CCCX MTB and NorCal Crusher Cup races will be sanctioned by USA Cycling in 2025.
As the governing body of cycling in America, USAC works hard to develop the sport from juniors to Olympians. This partnership will strengthen Northern California cycling and create a more direct pathway from our region to national events.
2025 Sponsors
2025 crusher cup Details and schedule
Series Details
The NorCal Crusher Cup is a series of 5 races. Riders can race each venue as a standalone event or race the entire series.
Series rules and scoring are explained in the scoring section below.
Crusher Cup fees are all-inclusive. There are no additional registration or park entry fees (some sites may charge a nominal parking fee).
Save $10 per event with Early Bird pricing.
THERE IS NO ONSITE REGISTRATION FOR THE CRUSHER CUP, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE THE DEADLINE.
Crusher Cup Series Race Schedule
Crusher Cup #1 - Lake Sonoma – May 10
Crusher Cup #2 - Skyline Park – June 8
Crusher Cup #3 - DeLaveaga Park – July 6
Crusher Cup #4 - Lake Sonoma – July 27
Crusher Cup #5 - Finals at Stafford Lake – August 24
Classes/Categories
Age Rules
Middle School:
The Crusher Cup Series spans 2 school years, creating a category selection unique to this series. After deliberation, we have decided that series registration is based on age on May 10, 2025. This avoids Middle School riders having to change category. NOTE: riders can always "race up" to 18 & under or open categories.
All other age categories: Age as of December 31, 2025 (per USAC rules).
Category / Class
Middle School Class Boys: 6th/7th Grade, 8th Grade; Girls: 6th/7th Grade, 8th Grade (younger riders may register for Middle School).
Novice Class Men: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49. 50+ ; Women: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49. 50+
Sport Class Men: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49. 50+ ; Women: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49. 50+
Expert Class: Men: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49. 50+ ; Women: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49. 50+
Open/Pro: Men; Women
See Venue Pages for Start Times
Crusher Cup Pricing
Crusher Cup prcing has 3-teirs as shown in the table.
Earlybird savings are significant, so get in early!
There is a 15% discount forregistering for the entire series.
Series Scoring
Series scoring will be based on the best 4 race results for each rider competing in the series. Points will be based on finish position in the rider class. For example, 8th grade girls will only be scored against other 8th grade girls.
Riders participating in the series cannot change categories after the first race in the series. Riders must complete at least 3 races to qualify for series results.
The point system for each individual race is displayed to the left.
crusher cup venues
Lake Sonoma - May 10, 2025
Lake Sonoma @ Lone Rock
Crusher Cup Lake Sonoma Starts at the top of the course - unorthodox for an XC race. We emphasize putting together a course altogether different with a wide range of terrain. The course will also break-up the climbs into manageable pieces by using both sides of the mountain.
SEE YOU AT LAKE SONOMA!
Skyline Park - June 8, 2025
The Crusher Cup will be returning to Skyline Wilderness Park for race #2. This will be your chance to ride the world-class XC course!
Delaveaga Park - July 6, 2025
Experience the sweetness for Santa Cruz's hidden gem and premiere XC venue.
DeLa is a truly beautiful combination of terrain - from fast hard pack, to flowing curves, to roots and rocks. The course features a single main climb on double-track/fire road with plenty of passing space, while the rest of the course is pure singletrack.
If you haven't visited - you will not want to miss this!
Lake Sonoma - July 27, 2025
Lake Sonoma @ Lone Rock
The Crusher Cup returns to Lake Sonoma for another rippin' course. The course will be different from Race #1 to keep things fresh and fun!
Stafford Lake Finals - August 24, 2025
Home to the Rattler XC and NICA races.
What can we say? Currently Marin's only full XC venue (shout out to the Summit and Stafford Shorties!).
The Crusher Cup will seek to build a course different from the Rattler and NICA races.
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