Each group ride this year will have a Ride Captain. It will be this person’s responsibility to plan the route, where we will stop for gas, food, etc. They will also lead the pack.
All rides leave from the Puyallup Nazarene Church at 1026 7th Ave. SW at 8:30am at the East side entrance unless otherwise noted. We meet at 8:15am for ride instructions before leaving at 8:30am. Make sure to read How We Ride before you join us. We do have a waiver form that must be signed by all riders and their passengers. The form needs to be signed before the start of each riding season. Riders will need to provide a copy of their license w/endorsement, along with a copy of their insurance and policy number. If you or your passenger haven’t signed a waiver, be prepared to before the ride.
It is the rider’s responsibility to update Thunder in the Valley with any changes to their license status and insurance changes.
Here are the scheduled rides & events for 2026 as of 1/24/2026:
Watch your email for additional information and additional opportunities to ride with the group! Stay safe, and make sure your bike is ready to roll!
- April 18th – Spring meeting 10am in the Upper Room at PNC, at 10:00am
- Ride Refresher Meeting – GPS session, Helmet Communications, etc.
- May 2nd- Open
- May 9th- Open
- May 16th -Open
- May 23rd – Memorial Day Weekend
- May 3oth – Mystery Breakfast Ride – Ride Captain: Dave Rodes
- June 6th – Open
- June 13th Ocean Shores – Ride Captain: Steve Babcock
- June 20th Whidbey Island – Ride Captain: Steve Babcock
- June 27th – Mystery Breakfast – Ride Captain: Jim Sims
- July 4th – Open
- July 11th-12th – Winthrop (Overnight) – Ride Captain: Steve Babcock
- July 18th TBD – Ride Captain: Dave Rodes
- July 26th – Mystery Breakfast – Ride Captain: Ski Sandusky
- August 1st – Open
- August 7th & 8th – Rolling Thunder Ride – Ride Captain: Jim Pasinetti
- August 15th Ellensburg – Mexican -Ride Captain: Jim Pasinetti
- August 22nd – 23rd Long Beach (Overnight) – Ride Captain: Dennis Grovenburg
- August 29th -Mystery Breakfast – Ride Captain: Steve Babcock
- September 5th – Labor Day Weekend Open
- September 12th – 2 Passes – Ride Captain: Gary Plattner
- September 19th -Miners Burgers – Ride Captain: Jim Pasinetti
- September 26th – Mystery Breakfast – Ride Captain: Gary Plattner
- October 3rd – Leavenworth – Ride Captain: Tere Babcock
- October 10th – Open
- October 17th – Open
- October 24th-Open
- Technology meeting will be held on April 18th, 2026 in Upper Room, at PNC
- GPS, Helmet Communications, etc.
Upcoming Rides for 2026: Plan your vacation time off now! 🙂
- See above! All rides are weather permitting with the exception of the Rolling Thunder ride. This ride will happen rain or shine. Be sure to check your email a day or two before the ride is scheduled if you think it might be postponed due to weather!! Or contact the ride leader!!
If you have any questions about our Ride Schedule or how participate, please contact us.
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