2026 Storming of Thunder Ridge Rider Packet

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Welcome Riders!

Welcome—and thank you for being part of the 2026 Storming of Thunder Ridge!

Whether you’re a returning rider or joining us for the first time, we’re incredibly grateful to have you with us.

Storming of Thunder Ridge continues to thrive because of riders like you, our amazing volunteers, generous sponsors, and community partners.

Before You Ride

Recommended Items to Carry

  • Photo ID
  • Cell phone
  • GPS device or downloaded route
  • Water bottles / hydration
  • Flat repair kit
  • Spare tube or tire plugs
  • CO2 cartridges and/or pump
  • Nutrition
  • Lightweight rain layer
  • Cash or credit card
Weather Reminder: Mountain weather can change quickly. Please check the final forecast before arriving and prepare for heat, rain, wind, and cool mountain temperatures.

Weather & Start Times

Route Start Time
75 & 100 Mile Road Routes 7:30 AM
27 & 45 Mile Road Routes 8:00 AM
77.7 Mile Gravel Route Suggested start: 8:00 AM
33.8 Mile Gravel Route Suggested start: 8:00 AM
Mountain Loop Route After 7:30 AM
All riders must start no later than 8:30 AM.

Packet Pickup

Saturday Packet Pickup

The Bike Porch & Apocalypse Ale Works
Saturday, May 16
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

1219 Burnbridge Rd
Forest, VA 24551

Pick up your packet at The Bike Porch, which shares a parking lot with Apocalypse Ale Works. After grabbing your packet, walk across the lot and enjoy live music, local beer, food, and time with fellow riders before event day.

Sunday Packet Pickup

Jamerson YMCA
Sunday, May 17
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM

801 Wyndhurst Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502

Ride-day announcements begin at 7:10 AM.

Rider Support & Safety

The SAG/support phone number will be printed on the wristband you receive with your rider packet and bib number.

If you leave the course:
Text 434-841-9188 with your full name and bib number.

Important Safety Notes

  • This is NOT a race
  • Roads remain open to vehicle traffic
  • Obey all Virginia traffic laws
  • Ride respectfully and safely

GPS Route Navigation

We highly recommend downloading your route before ride day.

Road Routes

Gravel Routes

Gravel routes offer less signage and support than paved routes. GPS navigation is strongly recommended.

77.7 Mile Gravel Route

  • Suggested start: 8:00 AM
  • Rest Stop #1 opens at 8:45 AM
  • Sunset Fields cutoff: 1:15 PM
  • Cifax cutoff: 3:45 PM

Strava | Garmin | Ride with GPS

33.8 Mile Gravel Route

  • Suggested start: 8:00 AM
  • Rest stop cutoff at mile 20.7: 3:45 PM

Strava | Garmin | Ride with GPS

Post-Ride Celebration

  • 🍕 Hot pizza
  • 🍺 Cold beer
  • 🏰 Family-friendly activities
Please have your rider bib visible at the post-ride meal and celebration area.

Final Thoughts

Thank you again for supporting Storming of Thunder Ridge and the YMCA of Central Virginia.

Ride strong. Ride safe. Ride with purpose.

Jeremy Ramsey
Event Director
Storming of Thunder Ridge
Central Virginia YMCA