The original BWR: 107 miles across 30 road and unroad sectors from Del Mar.
Half the climbing of San Diego. All the suffering. Plus miles of playground sand.
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Belgian Waffle Ride scores 6 points higher overall (87 vs 81), but the right choice depends on what you value most.
"The race where bike handling skills outweigh FTP and 40% learn what DNF feels like."
"Half the climbing of San Diego. All the suffering. Plus miles of playground sand at altitude."
Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City rates as the more demanding race based on our composite difficulty score (averaging length, technicality, elevation, climate, and altitude ratings). If you're looking for the bigger challenge, go with Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City. If you want a more accessible race, Belgian Waffle Ride is the better pick.
Belgian Waffle Ride scores 87/100 compared to 81/100 in our 15-dimension Gravel God Rating. The overall score reflects course profile, prestige, race quality, community, and value.
Belgian Waffle Ride is generally more accessible for first-time gravel racers, factoring in distance, technicality, and logistical ease. Check each race's full profile for distance options and beginner-specific advice.
Belgian Waffle Ride takes place in April and Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City in June. If your calendar allows, you could race both in the same season.
Belgian Waffle Ride is held in Del Mar, California. Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City is held in Cedar City, Utah. Consider travel logistics, especially if you're flying in — check our full race profiles for airport and lodging details.
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