There are plenty of ways to prepare for Belgian Waffle Ride.
You can ride harder. You can ride longer. You can obsess over tire pressure, nutrition, gearing, and whether that one climb will break you.
Or...
You can learn from the people who know exactly what BWR demands.
That's where The Gravel Method comes in.
As the Official Gravel Camp of Belgian Waffle Ride, The Gravel Method takes the uncertainty out of race day by giving riders an immersive weekend on the actual BWR courses. Whether you're lining up for your very first Waffle or returning to improve on last year's performance, you'll leave with more confidence, better skills, and a race plan built specifically for you.
Offering both Femmes and Coed camps, every weekend combines expert coaching, hands-on instruction, and plenty of time in the saddle. You'll ride the same terrain you'll face on race day while dialing in every detail that can make the difference between surviving BWR... and loving every mile of it.
What You'll Learn
BWR rewards preparation. The Gravel Method helps you prepare for everything.
During camp you'll work on:
- Race-day pacing and strategy
- Building your personalized race plan
- Gravel handling skills and descending confidence
- Tire choice, pressure, and equipment optimization
- Nutrition and hydration planning
- Bike fit, comfort, and efficiency
- Group riding and race tactics
- Course previews and analysis of key sectors
- A customized TrainingPeaks plan leading into your BWR
- On-course coaching and support during race weekend
Your camp registration also includes your BWR race entry, an exclusive Assos Gravel Method jersey, Gravel Method water bottle, and plenty of partner swag.
Why The Gravel Method?
This isn't just another gravel clinic.
It's the only camp built specifically around Belgian Waffle Ride.
You'll experience:
- Official BWR course previews
- Small-group coaching with personalized instruction
- Femmes and Coed camp options
- Luxury accommodations and chef-prepared meals
- Hands-on bike setup and equipment support
- A complete race execution plan
- Race-day coaching and on-course support
- Exclusive Gravel Method Alumni hospitality before and after the race
- A community that continues long after the finish line
Who Should Attend?
Everyone.
Whether your goal is simply crossing the finish line with a smile or standing on the podium, The Gravel Method meets you where you are. Riders of every ability leave camp with greater confidence, practical knowledge, and a clear roadmap for race day.
The Difference Between Finishing and Flourishing
Belgian Waffle Ride has never been just about fitness.
It's about making smart decisions when you're tired. Choosing the right equipment before the race ever begins. Knowing when to push, when to recover, and how to handle whatever the course throws your way.
The Gravel Method helps remove the guesswork so you can focus on what BWR is really about: riding hard, embracing the unexpected, and having one hell of a good time.
Come prepared.
Leave confident.
Then go earn your waffle.
Learn more and reserve your spot at:
www.thegravelmethod.com