Thunderbolts Adventure Gloucester NSW
The Monument, The Colt & The Remington
24 - 26 April 2026
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 and 5,000m of quad-busting elevation with gradients often exceeding 10%. It was wild, it was brutal, and it was unforgettable.
Now, in 2026, YOU ARE INVITED. We’ve paired back this one-day monument to a more humane 173km and 3,500 vertical metres. And if party pace is more your scene and you like to stop and ask your mate “How’s the serenity?”, try our Colt and Remington courses of 95km and 40km respectively
Make it a pilgrimage to where it all began. Australia’s greatest and longest continuously running Gravel Adventure.
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.
Courses - we have options people!
The Monument
This is the BIG ONE but not as you know. A new twist on the classic course with a shortcut to make it just that little more accessible. Now 173km and 3,526vm 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.
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.
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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).
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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.
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Accommodation: Word on the street is we are aiming to book put the Gloucester Holiday Park, but there are heaps of options. Don’t 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!
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