2026 Storming of Thunder Ridge

Date: 05/17/2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registration ends at 05/17/2026 8:00 am

Description

27, 45, 49, 75 and 100 mile rides in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Challenging climbing! Start, finish, and festivities at the Lynchburg YMCA. Max 800 riders. Benefits the YMCA of Central Virginia’s Annual Fund. Indoor & outdoor camping is available.

If you are interested in meeting up with and / or riding with fellow WAB members, please register here (in addition to the event site @ STR. Have a safe ride, whether with a group or solo.

Note: This is a non-WAB event. Participants are not covered by WAB insurance. The non-WAB Event Coordinator, if any, is not a ride leader. He or she is merely facilitating the organization of groups to ride in the non-WAB event.

Booking information

Capacity: 50

Tickets Booked: 1

Ticket Holders

Name	Created	Cancel Booking
Ken McFarland	Wed, 2/4

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Club Ride Classifications

Pace for Rides:
A (20+ mph)
A- (18-20 mph)
B+ (16-18)
B (14-16)
C (12-14)
D (10-12)
Casual Up to 10 mph, with no one left behind

Please note that these are average speeds for the duration of the ride. If you are new to club rides and aren't sure what pace you can maintain, be conservative with your first ride! Direct all questions, cancellations or updates to our ride coordinator at ridecoordinator@wabonline.org

Helmets are required on all WAB rides.

Registration is required for all WAB rides. Pre-registration online accomplishes the following: 1) the ride leader and other participants know who is coming; 2) you are eligible for club insurance in the event of an accident ; 3) you accept the risks involved in riding; 4) you provide necessary legal protection for club leadership and ride leaders, and 5) we have an easy means to communicate in event of a change or cancellation. Please familiarize yourself with the waiver on the registration page.

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