Results at https://competitivetiming.com/rolling-thunder-results/ immediately after each race.
We are lucky to have Big Sky Brewing to be gracious enough to host us again! Big Sky Brewing has been very generous with their time, community involvement and sponsorship of many non-profits and projects around Missoula such as the International Snow Science Workshop, The International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula Skatepark, Brennan’s Wave, United Way, Missoula Urban Demonstration Project, Garden City Harvest, Missoula Art Museum, Five Valleys Land Trust, MTB Missoula, and Cyclocross.
Across the street from Thunder Mountain, is Lalonde Ranch, owned by MIssoula County. We are fortunate enough to use this property for the event. Please no alcohol on County Property and no spectators around the historic buildings. The LaLonde Ranch is one of the last remaining historic ranches in the Missoula Valley that is visible from Interstate 90. The historic ranch is located west of Missoula in the County’s Development Park just off of Airway Boulevard. The site is 6.81 acres and consist of a two story brick ranch house, two wooden barns and a log cabin believed to have been built in the 1870’s – among the oldest buildings in Missoula County.
Extra shirts (if not ordered by cutoff and there are any left): $25.
Kids Untimed Races:
Juniors Racing
MTB and Try CX Race
All other races
Second race of the day is $10 discount ($20 for the 2nd race). Third race of the day is a $20 discount. ($15 for the third race). Pay onsite preferably with cash/check if adding a race.
*Additional online processing fee apply as well as USAC licensing. Please see USAC heading for license info. Sponsors have generously covered the cost of one day license for some races.
*State Championship races
For races such as the JRs, Masters, and Open where there are multiple categories in the same race, everyone will start on the same gun. This is so both category combined results and separated category podium results can both reported to USAC. This is beneficial for those looking for upgrades and bettering their points ranking for nationals.
New this year! We are starting full suspensions first with hard tails and rigids to follow. Tires must be 2"+ and suspension left open. Only 3 laps! Party in the front, business casual in the back! Which bike will prevail?!
Rolling Thunder is sanctioned under USA Cycling. Permit Pending. Riders must have a current annual USAC license (renewed at USACycling.com) or purchase a one day license at checkin for $10 (cash). No license needed for the free untimed kids race and the following below.
Five Valley Urology has generously covered one day licenses for the JR races, and the Try CX Beginner race, as well as the 4/5 Men and Women. This will be covered for you at checkin.
However, those that plan to race at nationals in Seattle will need an annual license. One day license holders are not be eligible for ranking points.
For those that want to renew their annual license, save $30 by renewing their 2019 and 2020 licenses at the same time at www.usacycling.org
The winners in the Cat 4/5 Race; Master M/W 40+, M50+, M60+; M/W Open Elite Cat 1/2, and M/W Open Elite Cat 3 will be acknowledged as the Montana State Champion. To be eligible as state champion, the rider must have a current annual USACycling license and be a current MT Resident as shown on their license. If you win on a one day license, the champion will be deferred to the next finisher that has the above requirements.
Top five each race category will podium with prizes and/or medals to at least the winner. Podiums will be recognized ASAP after each race with State Championship presentation (if applicable per the category) immediately following the race podium.
The Open Men and Women Race will be scored with all categories combined for a top 5 podium. Then the top Cat 1/2 and top Cat 3 will be recognized as the state champion. See eligibility under State Championship heading. The Open Elite races will have a combined categories podium of top 5 overall regardless of category but results will also be reported separately.
Callups for the Thunder have been tallied. Follow this link and click on the appropriate tab in the spreadsheet. This will give you an idea of the front row and still may be adjusted upon extraneous circumstances based on point number three below (ie if Lars Van Dar Haar or Ellen Van Loy decide to show). If you are registering late and didn't make the callup list, you will line up when we say everyone else line up after we call at least the top 8. If you registered before Monday when we advertised deadline for callup, then your name should be on the list.
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.
Please no parking in the Taproom parking lot. The taproom remains open to patrons. No parking at the gas station or hotel. Please parallel park along Harrier off of Expressway Boulevard, along Trumpeter, or in the lots at 4g Plumbing or Missoula Property Management which is at the top of Harrier road on the hill. You can access Harrier Road off Expressway Boulevard since the lower, eastern portion of the road will be closed for the race.
Please place team tents up on the curb (off the road) on the sidewalk on the south side of Harrier Road. This will allow a walking path for spectators between the tents and the finishing straightaway. The sidewalk will be great for trainers. Additional tents can be placed on the infield right behind Big Sky Brewing against the course or against the building. Make sure your tent is secured with sandbags or ground stakes.
While a race is occurring, please no pre-riding the course. There are two dedicated slots on the schedule for pre-riding. After each race, there should be 10-20 minutes where you can do some pre-riding.
One of our sponsors, Stone Creek Lodge is located right across the street from the venue. Stone Creek is offering deeply discounted room rates for $89/night for a room with a single beds or $99/night for a room with two beds! Hot breakfast included. It's the perfect lodging option to be right in the action and a really good deal. Hit the kids race, then hit the salt water pool, race yourself, then hit the spa! To claim you discounted room rate, call Stone Creek to book and mention Rolling Thunder Cyclocross. And for those flying into Missoula. The airport is right across the street.
14 years of best in the west CX racing!
Beer Garden presented by Big Sky Brewery. All the money donated goes to MTB Missoula.
Kid's Race and Junior racing. All kids are free.
Women's and mens elite races are in the dark, we have lights on the course
Better your nationals call up with USAC sanctioning
Anyone ability wise can race in the night Open race
Beginners one day licenses are covered!
Professional course design.
MTB Missoula will be managing the beer garden with all the donations for beverages going to MTB Missoula and ultimately back to you in the form of public trails.
MTB Missoula will be managing the beer garden with all the donations for beverages going to MTB Missoula and ultimately back to you in the form of public trails. Bring some cash.
Big Thai Country will be serving food from their food truck starting around noon.
Sonny's Original Cheesesteaks will also be onsite starting around 4PM.
Black Coffee Roasters will be serving coffee in the morning.
We have a couple host families that might be able to take 1 or 2 riders. If you need some housing let us know!
Have a questions, email cory@competitivetiming.com for any and all questions.
Q: I'm not a USA Cycling Member. Can I race and what category?
Q: I used to be a cat 1/2 or 3 racer but my license isn't current. Do I need an annual license to race?
Q: Can I race more than one race in the day?
Q: Do I need a CX bike?
Q: What's the MTB Baggies race?
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