Rolling Thunder - MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6

ROLLING THUNDER 2026 - OCTOBER 24th - 25th

MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6

Venue

Big Sky Brewery - 5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT 59808

Saturday

• Check-in: 8:00 AM
• Course Open: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
• Races Start: 9:15 AM for various categories
• MTB Race: 12:00 PM

Sunday

• Check-in: 8:00 AM
• Course Open: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
• Races Start: 9:15 AM for various categories
• Women & Men Category Races: 12:00 PM

Registration Check/In:

• Friday Check-In: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the venue
• Day of Check-In: Starts Saturday at 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Location: Check-in at least 60 minutes before each race
• Note: Check-in at the venue only

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: Same call up process

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

• Experience: 20 years of best in the west CX racing!
• Beer Garden: Free Beer Garden presented by Big Sky Brewery.
• Family Friendly: Kid's Race and Junior racing.
• Community: Fans and Prizes by Zillastate.

Food and Beverage

The beer garden is sponsored by Big Sky Brewery with beer, seltzer, and seltzer water. Grist and Black Coffee providing breakfast and coffee.

FAQ

• Membership: 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.
• Multiple Races: Can I race more than one race in the day? Yes! Race as many times as you want Saturday and Sunday.
• Bike Type: 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.

Race Information

For more information and to register, visit Rolling Thunder Cyclocross Race.