Rolling Thunder - MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6

Rolling Thunder - MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6 Race Information

<h2><strong>ROLLING THUNDER 2026 - OCTOBER 24th - 25th</strong></h2> <h4>MTCX Super Prestige #5 &amp; #6</h4> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <h3>Venue</h3> <p>Big Sky Brewery - 5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT 59808</p> <p> </p> <h2>Saturday</h2> <p><br />8:00 Check-in and reg open<br />8am - 9am - Course Open<br />9:15am -  9 and under race boys and girls - Strider or Pedal<br />9:15am  - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls<br />9:15am - 17-18 girls, 15-16 girls<br />9:15am - 17-18 boys, 15-16 boys<br />10:30am - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60&#43;, Collegiate Women all cats<br />10:30am - Masters Men - 40-49, 50-59, 60&#43;, Collegiate Men all cats<br />12:00pm - MTB Race</p> <p>1:30pm - 2 Person Relay Race<br />3:00pm - Women Cat 1/2/3/4<br />4:30pm - Men Cat 1/2/3/4</p> <h2><br />Sunday</h2> <p><br />8:00 Check-in and reg open<br />8:00am - 9:00am - Course Open<br />9:15am  - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls<br />9:15am - 17-18 girls, 15-16 girls,17-18 boys, 15-16 boys<br />10:30am - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60&#43; 45m, Collegiate Women 4/5<br />10:30am - Masters Men &amp; SS - 40-49, 50-59, 60&#43; 45m, Collegiate Men 4/5<br />12pm - Women Cat 1/2/3/4 55m, Collegiate Women 1/2/3<br />12pm - Men Cat 1/2/3/4 55m, Collegiate Men 1/2/3</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Registration Check/In:</h2> <p><br />Friday at the Venue 4pm-6:30pm and course preview</p> <p>Day of Check in will start Saturday at 8:00AM - 6:00PM <br />Checkin at least 60 minutes before each race<br /> </p> <h2> <br />MTCX Super Prestige</h2> <p><br />The weekend series is called the MTCX Super Prestige, and it is 6 races. We are selling season&#39;s passes for the MTCX Super Prestige for $150. All categories battling for the overall in there field. 20. 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 (no dropped races</p> <h2> </h2> <h2><br />AGE CALCULATION for MTCX SUPER PRESTIGE</h2> <p><br />A rider&#39;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&#39;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.</p> <p> </p> <h2>SEASON SCHEDULE: </h2> <p><br />9/23    Mavs    Skills Clinic &amp; Race #1    518 Tower Road<br />9/30    Mavs    Wednesday Race #2    518 Tower Road<br />10/3-10/4    Country Cross    MTCX SP #1 &amp; #2    518 Tower Road<br />10/7    Little League    Wednesday Race #3    518 Tower Road<br />10/14    Little League    Wednesday Race #4    518 Tower Road<br />10/17-10/18    Sandpoint    MTCX SP #3 &amp; #4    Sandpoint<br />10/21    Big Sky Brew    Wednesday Race #5    2147 Trumpeter<br />10/24-10/25    Rolling Thunder    MTCX SP #5 &amp; #6    2147 Trumpeter<br />10/28    Ranch Club    Wednesday Race #6    Ranch Club<br />11/7 &amp; 11/8    Ranch Club??    MTCX SP #7 &amp; #8    Ranch Club<br />11/11    Mavs    Tundra Cross #1    518 Tower Road<br />11/18    Mavs    Tundra Cross #2    518 Tower Road<br />11/25    Mavs    Tundra Cross #3    518 Tower Road<br />12/2    Mavs    Tundra Cross #4    518 Tower Road<br />12/5 &amp; 12/6    UCI MTCX - Mavs    UCI MTCX    518 Tower Road</p> <h2> <br /> <br />Missoula Wednesday Night Series</h2> <p><br />The Missoula Cyclocross Series is 8 weeks  It also has a corresponding youth program called &#34;Rangers.&#34; <br /> </p> <p> <br />Podiums</p> <p><br />Top three in each race category will be on podium. Podiums will be recognized immediately after each race.  Prizes and medals provided by Zillastate.</p> <p> </p> <h2><br />Call Ups</h2> <p><br />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.</p> <p>1st Callup - Current MTCX Super Prestige Leader<br />Front 2 Rows - MTCX Super Prestige Standings<br />Other Rows - Crossresults.com<br />Sunday will be the same call up.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Team Tents</h2> <p><br />Team tents will be available, please reserve yours in the store here.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Course Pre-riding. </h2> <p><br />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.   </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Lodging</h2> <p><br />Please also hit up Keyvin Pollington&#39;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.</p> <p> </p> <h2>What makes this race special:</h2> <p><br />19 years of best in the west CX racing! <br />Free Beer Garden presented by Big Sky Brewery.<br />Kid&#39;s Race and Junior racing. <br />Fans.<br />Prizes by Zillastate<br /> <br />Food and Beverage<br />The beer garden is sponsored by by Big Sky Brewery with beer, seltzer, and seltzer water.<br />Grist and Black Coffee providing breakfast and coffee.<br /> <br />FAQ<br />Q: I&#39;m not a USA Cycling Member. Can I race and what category?</p> <p>Yes, you will race on a one day license.  Consider the morning age group races first.<br />Q: Can I race more than one race in the day? </p> <p>Yes! Race as many times as you want Saturday and Sunday.<br />Q: Do I need a CX bike?</p> <p>No. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes work great! Just make sure if you have a MTB you take off any bar end extenders.<br /> </p> <p> </p>