Belgian Waffle Ride

First big gravel race since The Mid South brings in a variety of multi-discipline talent.

Canyon's new Grail:On is a gravel bike with four levels of motorized assistance. Here's a quick look.

First big gravel race since The Mid South in April scheduled with distanced waves and extensive set of COVID-19 protocols.

Organizers of the popular Belgian Waffle Ride have canceled the 2020 edition of the San Diego-based event. They plan to move forward with a Utah edition of the race.

‘We are using this time to better prepare ourselves for conducting events in 2021 and beyond,’ says BWR founder Michael Marckx.

The BWR Special Edition sunglasses are available for the 100% Speedcraft, S2, S3, and Hudson models.

Here is the gear I chose for a 140-mile, 14,000ft, local substitute for the actual Belgian Waffle Ride.

Ted King's #DIYGravel events honor the original race calendar.

All riders who registered for the San Diego BWR will be automatically transferred to the November 8 date.

For our final Monument of Gravel, our voting pool was deadlocked between Rebecca's Private Idaho and Crusher in the Tushar. Now, you can vote for one of these events to help us complete our Monuments of Gravel list.

The Belgian Waffle Ride's punishing course and huge media footprint have attracted elite riders from multiple disciplines and helped drive them toward gravel racing.

Belgian Waffle Ride sprung from Michael Marckx's desire to build a Belgian-style classic in North San Diego County. The event blends road racing tactics with bone-jarring off-road sections that are a test for all riders.

We went in search of the Monuments of Gravel: the five gravel races that carry the most prestige to win. This week we will be rolling out stories around each race and why our panel of experts voted it onto the list.

Youth riders have been offered an opportunity to participate in the sold-out short course edition, free of charge.

In its ninth year, BWR is expanding its mixed-surface race outside of California.

The boom in gravel racing makes it a strong alternative to a career in the WorldTour thanks to increased sponsor interest and rapid expansion in events.

WorldTour pro Peter Stetina will walk away from WorldTour road racing to launch a career in gravel racing and ultra-endurance mountain biking. "This is not a retirement," Stetina says.

A victory at the Belgian Waffle Ride and strong showings at other off-road adventure races helped Stetina rekindle love for the bike

Dirt, grit, and syrup: A look at the 2019 edition of Belgian Waffle Ride in North San Diego County.

The Belgian Waffle Ride serves up a tough 133-mile course with fast pavement, loose gravel, rocky trails, and plenty of waffles.

Belgian Waffle Ride challenges 1,200 riders with tough climbs, rocky trails, and even a few water crossings over 133 miles in SoCal.