Montana Rockies adventure—AKA 'Hell of the Bozone': mountain gravel around Bozeman, waffles at the finish.
4,200 miles from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The longest road ultra-race on earth. Self-supported across 10 states. Ame
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Trans Am Bike Race scores 13 points higher overall (90 vs 77), but the right choice depends on what you value most.
"The Belgian Waffle Ride that actually lives up to its Belgian difficulty rating, where Montana's mountains separate the climbers from the pretenders."
"The longest self-supported bike race on earth—4,200+ miles from Pacific to Atlantic, crossing 10 states, no support crews, pure transcontinental adventure."
Trans Am Bike Race 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 Trans Am Bike Race. If you want a more accessible race, BWR Montana is the better pick.
Trans Am Bike Race scores 90/100 compared to 77/100 in our 15-dimension Gravel God Rating. The overall score reflects course profile, prestige, race quality, community, and value.
Trans Am Bike Race 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.
Both races take place in June, which means you may need to choose between them. Check the official race websites for exact 2026 dates.
BWR Montana is held in Bozeman, Montana. Trans Am Bike Race is held in Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia. Consider travel logistics, especially if you're flying in — check our full race profiles for airport and lodging details.
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