BWR FAQ

WHAT IF I AM NOT RECEIVING THE FREQUENT COMMUNICATIONS AND UPDATES IN MY EMAIL?

It seems like many of the email blasts going out are ending up in folders like “spam”, “promotions”, or “junk”. Many times, this can be resolved by searching for those and then allowing access or moving to inbox.

 

WHERE CAN I FIND EVENT UPDATES?

Information will be emailed out to our email list. Additionally, all information can be found and accessed on our website at www.bwrmexico.com or on Instagram: www.instagram.com/belgianwaffleridemexico

 

CAN I DO THE EVENT ON MY MOUNTAIN BIKE?

The event is possible on a variety of bicycles including mountain, road (San Diego only), E-Bike and tandem but choose your weapon wisely and a good gravel bike like the Specialized Diverge or Crux are recommended.

 

WHAT IF I DO NOT LIKE WAFFLES?

Blasphemy! Trick question as even though the Belgian Waffle Ride will make you cringe and suffer, everyone loves waffles!

 

WHERE CAN I FIND THE ROUTE MAPS?

We do not reveal the routes or until the week before the event in respect for private landowners and areas that are permitted only for that one special day a year. There will be, however, many hints and communications that will give all the information needed to choose the correct equipment and sector info needed for a successful ride. Routes will be available in the expo at registration.

 

WILL THERE BE FEED ZONES ON COURSE?

YES! The BWR is always very well supported and stocked with stations every 35 kilometers. This year, we teamed up Hammer Nutrition and they have wonderful fueling options with all the calories and electrolytes you need for race day, which will be available for bottle fills at each aid station:

 

CAN I HAVE MY OWN SUPPORT ON COURSE?

We do have well stocked stations, but many have special dietary needs or may have a personal preference and we understand this. For many reasons we do allow this, but we recommend that this support happen near an existing aid station. We need to ensure all trash or empties are off course and other riders are expecting people to stop around the stations making this the safest option. There will be trash cans avail as well. NO VEHICLE HAND UPS FROM ANY NON-OFFICIAL BWR VEHICLE- AUTOMATIC DQ.

 

WHAT TIRES ARE BEST FOR EACH ROUTE/EVENT?

Tires are the most important piece of equipment key to having a successful day on the bike. We have worked with our tire partner to provide tire recommendations for each BWR course. GET YOUR TIRES HERE.

 

AM I REGISTERED, I CANNOT REMEMBER?

Please send us an email to info@bwrmexico.com to verify.

 

I THINK I MISSPELLED MY NAME OR PUT THE WRONG GENDER OR BIRTHDATE, CAN I CORRECT THAT?

YES, please send us an email to info@bwrmexico.com to verify.

 

CAN MY FRIEND PICK UP MY PACKET FOR ME?

Unfortunately no, as each registrant is required to sign/agree to their own waivers.

 

CAN I SWITCH FROM WAFFLE TO WAFER, WAFER TO WANNA OR WANNA TO WAFFLE?

Please send us an email to info@bwrmexico.com to verify. before showing up to the mandatory packet pick up at the BWR GRAVEL Expo. 

 

CAN I PICK UP MY NUMBER ON THE MORNING OF THE EVENT?

Official packet pick up is at the BWR GRAVEL EXPO the day before your ride. We do have early morning for the day of but beware that many miss their start time because of long lines. Warning: it is very hectic and time consuming in the morning attempting to process hundreds of registrants before the start of the event. Please show up early and be kind to the staff and volunteeers there to help you.