Event for 2026 not confirmed yet… The Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona 2026, sponsored by Canyon Bikes, is a unique desert and mountain gravel experience known as the Hell of the North Desert. This BWR Arizona event is the kick-off to the largest gravel series in the world, the Belgian Waffle Ride Series and the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel. Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona 2026 takes place in Cave Creek, Arizona, on the fringes of the Valley of the Sun. The event embodies three ingredients that make the BWR events so special. First, it is an incredible destination ideal for an early spring visit. Second, varied terrain to accommodate an extremely dynamic racecourse, and third, a vibrant cycling community. Strambecco rates BWR AZ as one of the Best Gravel Events in the Southwest. As a testament to the overall quality of BWR events, Canyon Bikes, one of the world’s most innovative bike brands, is the event’s title sponsor and the Tripel Crown Series.
From Belgium’s iconic routes to Arizona’s rugged terrains, the innovative event producer Monuments of Cycling leapt into the heart of America’s southwest for the first time in 2023 to rave reviews. Nestled just north of Scottsdale, the topography of the Cave Creek area transitions from the verdant riparian environment along the Salt River to the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. You’ll ride among towering saguaro cacti standing sentry against a backdrop of made-to-order sunsets. The springtime temperatures will nurture an array of stunning wildflowers among an ocean of vibrant green cacti and remain mild enough for riders to enjoy the full day of riding. The tantalizing mix of road and ‘unroad’ cyclists can maneuver in Scottsdale’s spring bloom is an experience like no other. You can view routes below; however, expect some changes each year as Monuments constantly improves course designs. Final course maps are typically disclosed several weeks before the event date.
