Belgian Waffle Ride California

Welkom to the second stop of the Belgian Waffle Ride Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel Series — the 15th Annual BWR California, known as the Hell of the North (County…

The 2026 Belgian Waffle Ride California returns to the coast for a spectacular weekend at the Del Mar Polo Fields at Surf Sports Park, where rolling tarmac meets raw terrain in the Hell of the North (County).

Following the season opener in Arizona, BWR CA carries the heaviest weight of the four events that make up the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, before the series heads to Utah and Montana.

This year’s BWR CA will once again push limits, fuel community, and celebrate the beautiful suffering that defines the unroad spirit.

The BWR Festival 2026: The Unroad Cycling Bash in Southern California

From May 2–3, the Belgian Waffle Ride Festival will transform the Del Mar Polo Fields into a sprawling playground for endurance enthusiasts, families, and fans. With live music, beer, food, and over 65 exhibitors, this is the hub of cycling culture on the West Coast.

It’s not just a race—it’s a weekend-long celebration of the endurance lifestyle, a gathering of adventurers, dreamers, and gravel-grinders who all share one thing: a happy disrespect for the usual.

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