BWR ARIZONA x THE GRAVEL METHOD
There’s a Method to Our Madness. Now There’s a Camp for It.
Two camps. One goal. Your best BWR Arizona yet.
The Sonoran Desert has a few things to teach you about riding a bicycle. We thought you might prefer to learn them before race day.
Introducing BWR Arizona camps with The Gravel Method, the Official Training Camp Partner of Belgian Waffle Ride. Led by professional coach and elite endurance athlete Audra Adair, these experiences bring small-group coaching, course knowledge and thoughtful preparation to our wonderfully unreasonable world of Unroad.
Whether you’re lining up for your first Waffle, Wafer or Wanna, or returning with unfinished business, we’ve put together two ways to prepare for the fifth annual BWR Arizona, March 5–6, 2027. Come get acquainted with the Hell of the North Desert, where a big engine helps, but handling, fueling and a little restraint can make your day considerably more enjoyable.
BWR ARIZONA MINI CAMP
December 4–6, 2026 | Arizona
Meet the madness before you train for it.
Our December Mini Camp gives you a head start by taking you onto the actual race terrain with coaches who can help you understand what’s ahead. Sandy washes, loose corners, twisting trails and changing surfaces all ask something different of you. We’ll work through those demands together, then send you home with a clearer idea of how to prepare.
We’ll cover:
· Course knowledge: Explore the terrain, technical sections and challenges that give BWR Arizona its particular personality.
· Gravel handling: Practice climbing, descending, cornering and riding loose or rocky surfaces with greater confidence.
· Fueling: Build a nutrition and hydration strategy you can practice throughout your training.
· Training preparation: Identify the fitness and skills to work on over the coming months.
Come ride, ask questions and discover what needs a little attention while there’s still plenty of time to give it some. Your future self, somewhere deep in a sandy wash, will appreciate the effort.
THE GRAVEL METHOD BWR ARIZONA RACE CAMP
March 2–7, 2027 | Arizona
A little less guesswork. A lot more support.
The full Race Camp experience begins four months before race day, with personalized coaching to build your fitness, sharpen your skills, dial in your fueling and develop a race plan suited to you.
Then we meet in Arizona for race week. We’ll pre-ride course sections, work through pacing and strategy, get your equipment ready and settle into five nights of riding, recovery and chef-prepared meals. You’ll have people in your corner from preparation through the finish—and somewhere comfortable to recount your desert adventures afterward.
Your Race Camp includes:
· Four months of personalized coaching, with your training plan delivered through TrainingPeaks
· BWR Arizona race entry
· Five nights of lodging, meals and ground transportation
· Guided course pre-rides and on-course coaching
· Personalized fueling, pacing and race strategy
· Bike build and professional mechanical support
· The Gravel Method premium ASSOS cycling kit
· Race-day support, bottle handoffs and a dedicated VIP gathering area at BWR
Race Camp is limited to just 10 athletes, giving each rider time with the coaches and room to work on their own goals. Femmes and Coed camp experiences are available through The Gravel Method.
Some of the best parts will happen off the bike: long meals, new friendships, questionable stories and the reassurance of heading to the start with people who have helped you get there.
COME RIDE WITH US
Join us in December to get a jump on your preparation, or go all in with the March Race Camp. We’ll bring the Method. Arizona will supply the madness.
Explore the camps and register at thegravelmethod.com
The Gravel Method | Official Training Camp Partner of Belgian Waffle Ride