How to Race the Belgian Waffle Ride on a Mountain Bike
If you haven't heard, gravel riding is the new craze and has taken the cycling world by storm! Luckily, one of the biggest gravel events on the planet, the Belgian Waffle Ride, happens right in our own backyard here in San Marcos. Didn’t score a one of the sold out spots in this May’s big event? Well, have no fear, there’s now the Triple Crown of Gravel! Belgian Waffle Rider organizers, Monuments of Cycling, have added the following 2 events:
Now you might be asking yourself, can I ride Belgian Waffle Ride on a mountain bike? The answer is yes, and we’re going to show you how.
Riding over 100 miles on a mountain bike in one day is not for the faint of heart, but with the proper setup and training, it’s definitely something that can be done!
If you're already registered for the Belgian Waffle Ride, you've no doubt begun to think about a training plan. If you haven’t yet, drop me an email or click the link below and let’s get you into our Gravel Training Plan!
If this is not your first rodeo, and you are a seasoned Belgian Waffle Rider, you're probably also thinking about which bike you’ll be using, what wheels you will select, tire size, tubeless...the list goes on!
BWR’s Lentz is More MTB Category
For those that might be considering riding a mountain bike for the Belgian Waffle Ride, our friend Simon is going to walk you through his setup to ride the Lentz is More mountain bike class for the Belgian Waffle Ride this May. Here’s what you need to know to enter in this category:
MTB- 2.0 or larger tires
Flat or rise bars
The Lentz is More category was created in memory of our TASCO teammate and friend Kevin Lentz, who tragically passed after suffering injuries from a vehicle collision while on his mountain bike. Kevin was always up for a challenge, so this category is not for the faint of heart. All proceeds will be given to Kevin’s family.
The Belgian Waffle ride is drawing more mountain bikers in every year. With great trails, but also plenty of road sections, your setup is key to success.
Simon’s Mountain Bike Setup for the Belgian Waffle Ride
Simon is a seasoned mountain biker racer and has some great tips for how you might want to set up your trusty steed to tackle the Hell of the North (County).
As always, if you have questions, drop me an email and let’s chat!
That’s all for now. Remember to train smarter, not always harder.
- Chi