Thunderbolts Adventure Gloucester NSW

The Thunderbolts 10th Anniversary – Are You Ready to Send It?

Back in 2017, a frothing pack of 40-odd legends lined up for the first-ever Thunderbolts Adventure—a beast of a ride spanning 230km of rugged gravel and 5,000m of lung-busting elevation. It was wild, it was brutal, and it was unforgettable.

Now, in 2026, YOU ARE INVITED. Make it a pilgrimage to where it all began. Australia’s greatest and longest running Gravel Adventure (we like to think!)

Added to that, your ride falls on ANZAC day. Join us in Gloucester at 5am, Saturday April 25 for what will be a very special dawn service before we roll out with a sense of profound gratitude for this great country we call home and those who fought to protect it.

We have options people!

• The Monument: This is the BIG ONE but not as you know. An entirely new course has been designed. 256km. 4,785vm return to Gloucester.

  Start at 6:00 AM Saturday April 25, 2026 at the Gloucester Community Hall.

• The Colt: Introduced in 2025 this 95km loop is still spicy, but a bit less of the lung busting and more of the heart soother.

  Start at 8:00 AM Saturday April 25, 2026 at the Gloucester Community Hall.

• The Remington: A new 40km loop for those that like to cruise.

  Start at 8:00 AM Saturday April 25, 2026 at the Gloucester Community Hall.

• The Pilgrim: Make your own way to Gloucester on one of our approved routes and join us for the celebration Saturday night. These routes will be approximtely 250km - 500km loops from key centres to Gloucester and return. Budget 3-4 days of bikepacking.

  Arrive at the Avon Valley Inn for dinner April 25, 2026.

NOTE: There is no overnighter for 2026. There "may" be a very casual recovery/coffee ride Sunday morning. Meet at The Common ready to roll out at 8am.

How You Ride It Is Up to You:
🔥 Go full gas and race it—push yourself against the best and see where you stack up.
🛠️ Or take it as a challenge—survive the climbs, embrace the adventure, and cross the finish line on your terms.

Hydration Stations & Support:
We are back to a fully supported ride for all distances, well at least as much as humanly possibly on a 250km route!
✅ Mechanical & water stop at the top of Mud Hut Rd 51km (Monument and The Colt riders).
✅ Compulsory check-in & bottle drop at the Community Hall 95km (Monument riders).

The Full Experience:
🌄 Stunning gravel roads—epic climbs, dreamy descents, and the best of the Barringtons.
🎉 The Finish Line Vibes—roll back into Gloucester to cheers, high-fives, and good times. And the 10th Anniversary celebration with Live DJ, Games and loads more. 

Plan Your Ride:

• Accomodation: Word on the street is we are aiming to book oput the Gloucester Holiday Park, but there are heaps of options. Dont delay book now to avoid disappointment

• Maps: Download those maps and get used to navigating using your Hammerhead, Garmin, Wahoo

  🔥 Enter now, saddle up, and get ready to go full send. See you at the start line! 🚴‍♂️💨