Rolling Thunder - MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6
Date and time
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location
5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT
Date and time
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location
5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT
Date and time
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location
5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT
ROLLING THUNDER 2026 - OCTOBER 24th - 25th
MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6
Venue
Big Sky Brewery - 5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT 59808
Saturday
8:00 Check-in and reg open 8am - 9am - Course Open 9:15am - 9 and under race boys and girls - Strider or Pedal 9:15am - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls 9:15am - 17-18 girls, 15-16 girls 9:15am - 17-18 boys, 15-16 boys 10:30am - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Collegiate Women all cats 10:30am - Masters Men - 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Collegiate Men all cats 12:00pm - MTB Race
1:30pm - 2 Person Relay Race 7:00pm - Women Cat 1/2/3/4 8:15pm - Men Cat 1/2/3/4
Sunday
8:00 Check-in and reg open 8:00am - 9:00am - Course Open 9:15am - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls 9:15am - 17-18 girls, 15-16 girls,17-18 boys, 15-16 boys 10:30am - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 45m, Collegiate Women 4/5 10:30am - Masters Men & SS - 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 45m, Collegiate Men 4/5 12pm - Women Cat 1/2/3/4 55m, Collegiate Women 1/2/3 12pm - Men Cat 1/2/3/4 55m, Collegiate Men 1/2/3
Registration Check/In:
Friday at the Venue 4pm-6:30pm and course preview
Day of Check in will start Saturday at 8:00AM - 6:00PM Checkin at least 60 minutes before each race
AGE CALCULATION for MTCX SUPER PRESTIGE
A rider's racing age in cyclo-cross is his age on December 31st of the year that the cyclo-cross season ends. In this case for Juniors and Masters racing it's your age on 12/31/2027. If you accidentally register for the wrong age category we will place you in the correct one. Apologies in advance.
Podiums
Top three in each race category will be on podium. Podiums will be recognized immediately after each race. Prizes and medals provided by Zillastate.
Call Ups
Register by Wed before Thunder to ensure you are considered for a callup. At least 8 in each category will get a call up for the front line. We may call past 8 if time allows from rider rankings/criteria below. Once we are done calling, then everyone else can line up first come, first serve.
1st and 2nd Row Callup - MTCX Super Prestige Standings Other Rows - Crossresults.com Sunday will be the same call up.
Team Tents
Team tents will be available, please reserve yours in the store here.
Course Pre-riding.
While a race is occurring, please no pre-riding the course. There are dedicated slots on the schedule for pre-riding. After each race, there should be 10 minutes where you can do some pre-riding.
Lodging
Please also hit up Keyvin Pollington's City Center Motel Keyvin is a strong supporter of Missoula Cycling. City Center Motel is located downtown Missoula. OR Free Dryland Camping at the venue.
What makes this race special:
20 years of best in the west CX racing! Free Beer Garden presented by Big Sky Brewery. Kid's Race and Junior racing. Fans. Prizes by Zillastate Food and Beverage The beer garden is sponsored by by Big Sky Brewery with beer, seltzer, and seltzer water. Grist and Black Coffee providing breakfast and coffee. FAQ Q: I'm not a USA Cycling Member. Can I race and what category?
Yes, you will race on a one day license. Consider the morning age group races first. Q: Can I race more than one race in the day?
Yes! Race as many times as you want Saturday and Sunday. Q: Do I need a CX bike?
No. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes work great! Just make sure if you have a MTB you take off any bar end extenders.
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