September 17–18, 2027 | Bozeman, Montana

Hell of the Bozone

Welkom to the third annual Belgian Waffle Ride Montana. The Hell of the Bozone moves to September 17–18, 2027, giving riders a late-season reason to head for Bozeman and spend a weekend riding through one of our favorite places to get happily lost in the effort.

Montana brings its own scale to the BWR experience: broad valley views, rolling ranchlands, gravel climbs and stretches of backcountry terrain that demand your attention. Fast sections invite you to push. Rougher sectors remind you to leave something in reserve. The scenery is generous. The course has other priorities.

Choose Waffle, Wafer or Wanna, and make a weekend of it with the BWR community. The Unroad Expo and post-ride gathering give riders and their people time to enjoy Bozeman beyond the handlebars. The exact venue and weekend program will be confirmed separately.

Weekend experience

The weekend brings together rider check-in, the Unroad Expo, riding and the post-ride gathering. Meet the brands, catch up with your people, eat waffles and leave enough time for the stories afterward. The detailed 2027 program, venue and start times will be announced on the event page.

2026 Course Reference

Route

Distance

Elevation gain

Waffle

106 miles

Approximately 7,500 ft

Wafer

65.6 miles

Approximately 4,500 ft

Wanna

31.3 miles

Approximately 2,000 ft

Figures reflect the final 2026 Montana Race Bijbel. Final 2027 routes, feed zones and venue will be announced separately.

Series status

The 2027 Quad-Tripel Crown calendar and competition format are still being finalized. Participating events, scoring and the number of results required will be announced separately. Utah will not be part of the Crown series because it will operate as a standalone UCI Gravel World Series qualifier.

Third Annual BWR Montana Rider Information

Rider perks

The BWR rider offering includes the following. Final category details and partner offers will appear in registration and the Race Bijbel.

• BWR musette bag from Neversecond with race-day essentials and sponsor swag
• BWR branded memento or BWR Bucks for use with participating partners
• Race number and RFID timing tag for the official finishing time
• Pre- and post-ride waffles, coffee and beverages
• Stocked feed zones with hydration and nutrition, including Neversecond
• Marked courses, traffic control at designated locations and on-course support
• Post-ride beer and the BWR community celebration
• Finisher’s trophy beer, with the offering determined by distance and event
• Unroad Expo access and opportunities to meet cycling brands and partners
• Bragging rights and more than enough material for the next group ride
• Podium recognition for the top three in each Waffle and Wafer age category and the top five overall, subject to final 2027 category rules

Official BWR t-shirts, apparel and branded gear will be available through registration and the BWR merchandise area at the expo.

BWR sponsors

We are grateful to the partners who help bring the Unroad to life: Bozeman Health, Bozeman area Chamber, Gallatin Valley TIBD, Neversecond, Capriroso, ALMSTHRE, The Lost Abbey, Athletic Brewing Co., Van Rysel Bikes, Unwaffle, UNDERBUDR, FORMULA 100, Bolt and Birdworx.

Training and nutrition

Build your fueling plan before race day with Neversecond. Partner products and any event offers will be shared through the official BWR channels.

Connect with us

Website: https://belgianwaffleride.bike/

Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/belgian-waffle-ride-23866

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belgianwaffleride/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Belgianwaffleride

YouTube Unroad UNLTD: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnroadUNLTD

EVENT REFUND POLICY

If event insurance was purchased you maybe be eligible for a full refund with a valid claim through the insurance provider Allianz. 
Full credit up until 3 months before event date.
50% credit up until 1 month before event date.
25% credit up until 1 week before event date.
All credits will expire at the end of the 2027 BWR event season.