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Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona

Name: Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Cave Creek, Arizona

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Cave Creek, Arizona, United States

calendar_today 28 Feb, 2026

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sell $110.00 – $240.00

About the Event

Confront the "Hell of the North Desert" and kick off the prestigious Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel Series at a monumental season-opening test of endurance: the Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona on 28th February 2026. This fourth annual Unroad race, starting and finishing at the Ranch Road Staging Area near Rio Verde, throws riders into the stunning Sonoran Desert for a uniquely punishing 122-mile Waffle route, alongside 68-mile Wafer and 33-mile Wanna options. The course is a dynamic, terrain-shattering mix of pristine tarmac, technical gravel washes, sinuous single-track, and brutal paved climbs with pitches up to 20%, all set against a backdrop of towering saguaro cacti under near-perfect Arizona skies.

As the first of four events needed to claim the coveted Quad-Tripel Crown title, BWR Arizona sets a formidable standard with elite prize purses, amateur KOM/QOM competitions, and exceptional rider perks including a Neversecond musette bag, post-race waffles, and the iconic Bad Ass Ale finisher's trophy. The weekend also features a vibrant expo and deep community support from Scottsdale's gold-level cycling scene. Secure your spot for a desert showdown where only the strongest survive to challenge the remaining Crown events in California, Utah, and Montana.

Races Offered

Waffle

Feb 28, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

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Type — Cycling

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08:00

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$240.00

Wafer

Feb 28, 2026

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Distance — 128.7K

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Type — Cycling

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08:15

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$240.00

Wanna

Feb 28, 2026

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Distance — 48.3K

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

08:30

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$110.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Cave Creek.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.2° / 19.2°

wb_sunny 4.4° / 14.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.4 /

water_drop 41.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.2° / 19.2°

wb_sunny 4.4° / 14.6°

air 12.4 km/h

water_drop 41.5%

About Cave Creek

Cave Creek is a small town north of Phoenix and part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a popular destination for equestrians, bikers, and those seeking high-end resort lifestyles.