The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) Montana, known as “The Hell of the Bozone,” is set to launch in Bozeman in June 2025, adding a rugged, breathtaking new location to the iconic BWR Series. Scheduled for the last week of June, the event will welcome cyclists to Montana’s wild and scenic backcountry, showcasing a unique blend of challenging gravel paths, single-track trails, and off-road sectors, all amid the picturesque Rocky Mountains and Bozeman’s renowned gravel network.
Bozeman’s mild June climate and vast stretches of unpaved paths, rivers, and plains make it a prime setting for the “unroad” adventure the BWR Series is celebrated for. Participants can anticipate courses designed with a meticulous balance of “rippable” terrain—gravel, sand, mud, water crossings, and technical climbs—requiring both stamina and skill. As always, BWR events include three main course options: the full “Waffle,” an intermediate “Wafer,” and the shorter “Wanna Ride,” allowing a wide range of riders to partake in the experience. In addition to the varied terrain, riders will find frequent Feed Zones stocked with Belgian waffles and other snacks, alongside energetic volunteers providing support every 20 miles.
BWR Montana is also the finale for the 2025 Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel Series, a new competition awarding top honors to riders who compete in three of the four selected BWR events. This format gives competitors in Arizona, California, Utah, and now Montana a chance to battle it out over different terrains, climates, and elevations across North America.
The Bozeman BWR experience will be enhanced by the city’s vibrant outdoor community, excellent dining options, and local accommodations, ensuring riders have a full Montana adventure. Alongside their race number, RFID tag, and BWR swag bag, participants will enjoy pre- and post-race waffles, coffee, and a celebratory beer, with commemorative gear available at the event.
