THE AMG ROAD CREW PRESENTS THE IRON KY — “THE CREATOR’S CHOICE” ADVANCED RIDERS WEEKEND 2026

Get ready to Ride or Drive the MOST BADASS and Scenic Route in the U.S.! Period!

The AMG Road Crew proudly brings you the FINAL AMG GROUP RIDE on the completed revised version of **THE IRON KY** right here in Central Appalachia!

THIS IS FOR ADVANCED RIDERS AND DRIVERS ONLY!
THE IRON KY IS NO JOKE!

Over the last four years, we have expanded and evolved THE IRON KY to make it more challenging, more technical, and more unforgettable each season. Now we bring you the final completed version:

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This year’s route combines the best of all previous versions into one final Appalachian challenge featuring:

Over 700 Miles
4 Central Appalachian State Lines(KY, WV, VA, and TN)
17+ Hours of Ride Time
Technical Mountain Curves
Epic Appalachian Mountain Scenery
Uniquely Appalachian Points of Interest
Red River Gorge KY
Hatfield & McCoy Country
Some of the Best Riding Roads in America

After this year’s Annual AMG Group Ride, the completed final version of THE IRON KY will officially be added to our Interactive Map and REVER route system.

After that, the only way to earn the coveted:

THE IRON KY PATCH
THE IRON KY DECAL

will be to complete the route in LESS THAN 24 HOURS and prove it using the official guidelines on THE IRON KY Facebook Page.

There are ONLY TWO WAYS to earn the Patch:

Complete THE IRON KY in under 24 hours and prove it.
Complete the Annual AMG Group Ride with us.

The Patch cannot be bought.
It must be earned.

Do you have what it takes to become an Appalachian Iron Warrior?

This incredible route includes sections of legendary Backroads of Appalachia Mobile Application and AMG REVER Mobile Application routes including:

DragonSlayer Hwy 160
Coal Train 421
The Slingshot
Ride The River Dragon
Eye of the Dragon (Nada Tunnel)
The Hornet

Hatfield and McCoy Trails Devil’s Den WV
And many more!

TWO GROUPS WILL RUN THIS YEAR:

TEAM ONE — ADVANCED TIME GROUP
For riders and drivers attempting to set a new time record on THE IRON KY. This group will run farther ahead or at their own pace.

TEAM TWO — ADVANCED SCENERY GROUP
Led by the AMG Road Crew for those wanting the full experience and scenery while still maintaining the scheduled pace and checkpoints.

2-Ups are NOT recommended on this Ride.

Cars, Jeeps, Bikes, Slingshots, and experienced Drivers are welcome, but this is NOT a ride for beginners.

This is a TWO-DAY EVENT featuring:

Mountain Roads
Endless Curves
Appalachian Small Towns
Epic Scenic Stops
Brotherhood & Community
Dinner with our Partners at Black Bear BBQ in Appalachia VA
Annual Party at The Benham Schoolhouse Inn

If you skip the overnight stop and keep rolling for time, you may miss one of the best parts of the entire weekend!

BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW at The Benham Schoolhouse Inn before rooms are gone!

https://benhaminn.com/

Stay tuned for the Official Schedule and Route Map coming soon exclusively on REVER!

OVER 700 MILES OF CENTRAL APPALACHIAN FREEDOM 

Do you have what it takes?

LET’S RIDE/DRIVE THE IRON KY — “THE CREATOR’S CHOICE”
AND GET THE PATCH, APPALACHIA!