Belgian Waffle Ride: Montana

THIRD ANNUAL BELGIAN WAFFLE RIDE MONTANA

September 17–18, 2027 | Bozeman, Montana

Hell of the Bozone

Big Sky. Bigger Waffles. Continental Bragging Rights.

Welkom to the third annual Belgian Waffle Ride Montana. The Hell of the Bozone moves to September 17–18, 2027, and this time we’re serving something substantially bigger.

The World UltraCycling Association (WUCA) has selected BWR Montana to host the2027 WUCA North American Gravel Ultra-Distance Championships, bringing an approximately200-mile championship race to our gathering in Big Sky Country.

Meet theBrussels Waffle, named for Belgium’s biggest waffle and destined to become our biggest day on the bike. A Flemish portion with Montana proportions. We suggest arriving hungry.

Montana brings its own scale to the BWR experience: broad valley views, rolling ranchlands, gravel climbs and stretches of backcountry terrain that demand your attention. Fast sections invite you to push. Rougher sectors remind you to leave something in reserve. The scenery is generous. The course has other priorities.

We’ll still have the Waffle, Wafer and Wanna rides, giving riders a choice of adventures suited to their ambitions and appetites. The Brussels Waffle adds an ultra-distance championship challenge for those who hear “200 miles” and somehow interpret it as an invitation.

Choose your helping and make a weekend of it with the BWR community. Bring friends, family and that riding partner who keeps saying, “We should do something big next year.” We’ve provided the destination and several interpretations of “big.” Let the negotiations begin.

Register here!

WEEKEND EXPERIENCE

The weekend brings together rider check-in, the Unroad Expo, riding and the post-ride gathering. Meet the brands, catch up with your people, eat waffles and leave enough time for the stories afterward.

Whether your day ends with a championship jersey or the satisfaction of finishing something you weren’t entirely sure you could, we’ll be there to celebrate it—with waffles, Belgian ale and people who understand why you would.

The detailed 2027 program, venue and start times will be announced on the event page.

THE BRUSSELS WAFFLE: WUCA NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Brussels Waffle will ask riders to manage their effort, equipment, fueling and the occasional negotiation with themselves over approximately 200 miles of Montana Unroad.

Expect a championship challenge that rewards strength, skill, strategy and the good sense to eat before you become convinced that everyone around you is the problem.

For perspective, the 2026 Montana Waffle covered 106 miles with approximately 7,500 feet of climbing. This next helping deserves some preparation, perhaps beginning with a long and affectionate relationship with your saddle.

Final 2027 routes, elevation profiles, feed zones and championship requirements will be announced as course development is completed.

A JERSEY WORTH THE JOURNEY

WUCA’s championship program recognizes overall champions and age-group winners, giving riders across generations an opportunity to compete for continental honors.

North American championship titles and custom WUCA champion jerseys will be awarded to the overall male and female Brussels Waffle winners, as well as the male and female winners in each designated age group:

Under 18
18–49
50–59
60–69
70–74
75–79
80+

That means opportunities to return home with a continental title, a champion’s jersey and enough well-earned bragging rights to sustain several subsequent group rides. We trust you’ll exercise appropriate restraint, although we certainly wouldn’t.

Final age-group eligibility, minimum-age requirements for the Brussels Waffle, membership requirements and award details will be confirmed in the official championship rules.

Explore WUCA’s wider world of championships, records and ultra-distance challenges atultracycling.com.

COURSE DISTANCES AND REFERENCE

The Brussels Waffle is the new approximately200-mile championship distance for 2027. The Waffle, Wafer and Wanna figures below are provided as2026 course references, not final 2027 specifications.

Route	Distance	Elevation gain
Brussels Waffle — 2027 championship	Approximately 200+ miles	To be announced
Waffle — 2026 reference	106 miles	Approximately 7,500 ft
Wafer — 2026 reference	65.6 miles	Approximately 4,500 ft
Wanna — 2026 reference	31.3 miles	Approximately 2,000 ft

Waffle, Wafer and Wanna figures reflect the final 2026 Montana Race Bijbel. Final 2027 routes, elevation profiles, feed zones and venue will be announced separately.

SERIES STATUS

The 2027 Quad-Tripel Crown calendar and competition format are still being finalized. Participating events, scoring and the number of results required will be announced separately. Utah will not be part of the Crown series because it will operate as a standalone UCI Gravel World Series qualifier.

The Brussels Waffle will serve as the2027 WUCA North American Gravel Ultra-Distance Championships. Its championship requirements and awards will be detailed in the official rules.

THIRD ANNUAL BWR MONTANA RIDER INFORMATION

RIDER PERKS

The BWR rider offering includes the following. Final distance-specific inclusions, category details and partner offers will appear in registration and the Race Bijbel.

BWR musette bag from Neversecond with race-day essentials and sponsor swag
BWR branded memento or BWR Bucks for use with participating partners
Race number and RFID timing tag for the official finishing time
Pre- and post-ride waffles, coffee and beverages
Stocked feed zones with hydration and nutrition, including Neversecond
Marked courses, traffic control at designated locations and on-course support
Post-ride beer and the BWR community celebration
Finisher’s trophy beer, with the offering determined by distance and event
Unroad Expo access and opportunities to meet cycling brands and partners
Bragging rights and more than enough material for the next group ride
Podium recognition for the top three in each Waffle and Wafer age category and the top five overall, subject to final 2027 category rules
WUCA North American championship titles and custom champion jerseys for designated Brussels Waffle winners, as outlined above and subject to the official championship rules

Official BWR t-shirts, apparel and branded gear will be available through registration and the BWR merchandise area at the expo.

BWR SPONSORS

We are grateful to the partners who help bring the Unroad to life:Bozeman Health, Bozeman Area Chamber, Gallatin Valley TBID, Neversecond, Capriroso, ALMSTHRE, The Lost Abbey, Athletic Brewing Co., Van Rysel Bikes, Unwaffle, UNDERBUDR, FORMULA 100, Bolt and Birdworx.

TRAINING AND NUTRITION

Build your fueling plan before race day with Neversecond. Whether you’re preparing for the Wanna or committing to the Brussels Waffle, practice your nutrition during training and arrive with a plan your stomach has already approved.

Partner products and any event offers will be shared through the official BWR channels. Additional Brussels Waffle preparation and support information will be published with the championship details.

YOUR PLACE AT THE TABLE

After more than 40 BWR events, we still love watching a peculiar idea become somebody’s unforgettable day on the bike. Hosting the 2027 WUCA North American Gravel Ultra-Distance Championships gives us another reason to gather in Montana and a substantial new adventure to share.

The Brussels Waffle may be the biggest serving, but every distance comes with the ingredients that brought us here: demanding terrain, beautiful surroundings, good people and a happy disrespect for the usual.

Registration for BWR Montana is open. Join us in Bozeman, September 17–18, 2027, and choose your helping.

Find BWR Montana event details and registration here.