BELGIAN WAFFLE RIDE CALIFORNIA
210km
Distance
3,200m
Elevation
3
Climbs
Hard
Difficulty
Course Overview
A long mixed-surface race that sits somewhere between road race, gravel race and survival puzzle. Belgian Waffle Ride rewards riders who can hold aero road speed, handle dirt sectors, fuel for a very long day and keep equipment intact when the route gets loose, steep or technical.
Key Climbs
DOUBLE PEAK
5km · avg 7% gradient
500m
Summit
Sustained gradient — settle into a rhythm
HIGHLAND VALLEY ROLLERS
16km · avg 2.8% gradient
430m
Summit
Sustained gradient — settle into a rhythm
BLACK CANYON DIRT CLIMB
8km · avg 5.6% gradient
620m
Summit
Sustained gradient — settle into a rhythm
Typical Finish Times
Based on FTP, weekly training volume and previous event experience.
Elite
5:30–6:30h
Racing category, high FTP
Advanced
6:30–8h
Structured training, 10+ hrs/wk
Intermediate
8–10h
Regular training, 7–10 hrs/wk
Beginner
10–13h
First big event, 5–8 hrs/wk
Event Type
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Quick Facts
- Distance
- 210km
- Elevation
- 3,200m
- Location
- San Marcos, California
- Country
- USA
- Typical month
- April
- Key climbs
- 3
- Difficulty
- 4/5 — Hard
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