Final notes:

The Good News is that the weather forecast has dropped four degrees at both the Start/Finish and the eastern remoteness of the course. It will still be warm and we want you to drink early and often, but it will not be crazy hot.

The Bad News is that there just isn't any more time to train. In the time between now and Sunday, do whatever you can to make sure you are confident with your equipment, are hydrating regularly and have a contingency plan in place for any flats or mechanicals that may happen. PRE-RACE WAFFLES... With all the covid provisions still impacting event considerations, plus the sheer amount of people attending this year, we will be providing re-packaged Belgian Waffles in the morning before the race instead of the usual breakfast fare. We will, however, have golden, delicious Belgian waffles from Gear Grinder Grill, who will also be cooking up a massive post-race feast for everyone. * Please plan your pre-race sustenance accordingly.

The Fawesome News is that you get to be a part of the biggest Monument of Gravel with 4,000 other excited riders. To make it more awesome for yourself and others please review this checklist:

• Read the BWR Bijbel
• Know where you are headed, how to get there, and where to park (click here)
• NO TRANSFERS AFTER TODAY! For instructions and info please visit THE FAQ
• Additional questions are answered here!

Very Important Information:

+ Whenever you are going downhill in the dirt, make sure to go slow. You won’t regret it. You will regret it when you don’t heed this warning.

+ CENTER LINE RULE - If any rider crosses the double yellow line they will be disqualified immediately.

+ Your tires may not be appropriate, get some IRC Tires at the Expo.

+ The winner of this year’s event will take well-under seven hours to complete the 132-mile course. It will be, for most, a 9-, 12- or 15-hour day on the bike. The Wafer will take just under four hours for the first riders and nearly twice that for many others.

+ If you are caught from behind, please ride to the side and allow them to pass.

+ The Wanna is not a race, but a fun ride and will take 2:20 minutes for the first riders to finish.

+ Course cut-off (official finishing time): 8:00 pm. 12 hours 45 minute rolling time for the final Waffle wave. We have extended the cut-off time to 11:00 am at the Black Canyon Feed Zone. This allows riders nearly four hours to travel 44-miles. Riders who do not make it in time will have the option to turn around and ride the remaining 47-miles back or take the SAG WAGON.

+ The course is very well marked with large red arrow signs as well as arrows on the pavement. There are colored flags throughout dirt sections to show you the way.

+ There are many dirt sections you need to go slow down. There will be CAUTION signs, but just take each one of these sections slowly. (See first warning!)

+ There are nine official Feed Zones and a few unofficial ones, with tons of product from Hammer Nutrition, as well as water. There will be all sorts of food for all. No one should go hungry or thirsty.

+ Wrench House will be providing neutral support on the road and especially the gravel portions of the route with six vans on the course and mechanics roving the trails on bikes. Elite Service will be providing neutral support on the roads. There will be multiple BWR vehicles all over the course, plus we will have additional support vehicles for SAG and filming, providing rolling assistance.

+ Each wave will have CHP officers escorting the riders. Traffic Laws are still in full effect. All traffic laws must be obeyed unless directed by an officer. Riders should ride as far to the right as safe to do.

+ Be courteous to all your fellow riders. Point things out. Communicate. Be friendly. Share the work. Enjoy meeting new people and show them the best side of you.

+ Packet Pick-Up for pre-registered riders is from 12-6pm on Friday and 10am-6pm on Saturday. YOU WILL NEED A PHOTO ID to redeem your packet. Unfortunately, your friend can’t pick your things up for you, but they can share your beer.

+ Your number/tag is vital to your results. Be sure to adhere as directed at packet pick-up. We use Strava to determine the winners of the various categories. Charge your devices and use Strava! A phone may not suffice unless you bring a charger.

+ We will have number checkpoints along the way to ensure no one cuts the course. 

+ The Wanna is not a race, but a fun ride and will take 2:20 minutes for the first riders to finish. The Wafer isn't a race either, but the Waffle...

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