THE QUAD-TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL: EXPLAINED (with a touch of Freddy Merckxury!)
Monuments of Cycling (MoC) is cranking things up a notch for 2025 with the launch of the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel Series! This new gravel escapade will kick off the Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) Series in full-blown Spring Classic mode—Americana style—featuring four epic events over as many months. Think you’ve got what it takes to ride with the best? Well, we’re about to find out!
Introducing the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel
Four iconic races, three magnificent finishes required, and one ultimate test of grit: welcome to the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel. Gravelleurs will battle it out on some of the gnarliest and most gorgeous terrain across Arizona, California, Utah, and a brand-new leg in Montana. To snag the coveted Quad-Tripel Crown title, you’ve got to finish at least three of these beasts, each one packing its own unique cocktail of pain and pleasure.
We’re not alone in the hype, either—Global Cycling Network (GCN) ranks us a top must-do event, while BWR AZ grabbed the spotlight as the second-best gravel event in North America according to Gran Fondo Guide. Add Montana’s rugged, untamed wilds to the mix, and this series promises to leave everyone either yearning for more—or begging for mercy as so many have in the past.
The Quad-Tripel Crown Lineup
- BWR AZ: The 3rd Annual BWR Arizona, March 1
- BWR CA: The 14th Annual BWR California (now at Del Mar!), April 25-27
- BWR UT: The 6th Annual BWR Utah, May 24
- BWR MT: The brand-new BWR Montana, June 29
What Makes the Quad-Tripel Special?
- Varied Terrains: Desert singletrack, coastal views, towering mountains—you’ll be begging for oxygen and relief in equal measure.
- Elite Field: Global heavy hitters duking it out for cold, hard cash.
- The Ultimate Prize: Riders get to drop their worst race, taking their best three results to compete for category placings across elite and age groups in both Waffle and Wafer distances. BWR California will carry extra-weighted points to decide it all. Finish three events, and you’re in for the Quad-Tripel Crown honors. Pros? There’s a tasty prize purse on the line too.
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Why Take on the Quad-Tripel Crown?
This series is a Spring Classic-inspired hell-ride designed for both pros and amateurs alike. Whether you're looking to amp up your early-season fitness or just survive, it’s a perfect balance of recovery, racing, and rock-hard bragging rights. With pro-level points in play and age-groupers earning serious glory, the competition is as fierce as the landscapes.
Registration opens October 15, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. PST. If you sign up for three events, you’ll get the fourth one free—because we know you’ll want the whole enchilada.
Ready for the Unroad Madness?
These aren’t your run-of-the-mill gravel races. The BWR Series has earned its status as the most unique cycling events in the world, combining every surface you can imagine—gravel, single track, rocks, sand, water crossings, cyclocross madness, and a bit of asphalt—into one insane ride. It’s cycling, but not as you know it. It’s unroad, and it’s going to push your limits.
Oh, and About That Expo…
The BWR Unroad Expo is a two-day cycling fiesta! Picture this: Belgian waffles, Belgian ale, gearheads geeking out on the latest in cycling design and tech, and family fun for everyone. It’s the ultimate pre- and post-race celebration, with vendors galore and culinary delights to fuel you through the madness.
What You Need to Know:
- Points System: Tiebreakers will be decided at BWR CA. Racers will be scored on a points-based omnium format, with every rider below P25 receiving one point. Want that Quad-Tripel Crown distinction? You’ve gotta finish three events.
- Prize Purse: Announced early 2025—so stay tuned!
Why the Quad-Tripel Crown?
Because it’s our coup de maître—an unparalleled test of endurance, skill, and sheer gravel guts. Whether you're a pro with legs of steel or a weekend warrior ready to tackle the unroad frontier, you’ll be battling for glory across some of the most spectacular—and brutal—gravel courses in North America. Three distinct environments, three chances to prove yourself, and three epic stories to tell. Oh, and did we mention waffles? Beer? Yep, those too.
So if you're ready to hit the gravel with a vengeance, grab your bike, your friends, and maybe a prayer or two. It’s time to make your name in the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel.
Register now and let the madness begin! 🚴♂️🔥 🧇 🧇 🧇 🧇