The Belgian Waffle Ride is maybe one of the HARDEST bike races in the world. With 90 miles of road, 45 miles of WTF type gravel, totaling 133 miles of “what am I doing with my life”. The Belgian Waffle ride is so difficult because of how many aspects of cycling it covers. You need technical skills, you need endurance, you need speed, and you need the right bike setup.
I chose to run my full on Canyon Ultimate road bike with Princeton Carbonworks wheels with IRC x-gurad 28m tires. It was FAST…but so hard to handle in the soft sand. I CANT believe my ROAD BIKE survived this race to be honest. Its really a testament to how tough a road bike really is. I think 40th was a good showing for me, other than the small crash, I had all the luck on my side. Others had major mechanical issues which I was grateful for that I didnt have any.
Fueling wise I started with 2 bottles of SIS beta fuel…that was it. I actually forgot ALL my other food in the car. But SIS had pit stops along the way so I was able to grab gels and water throughout the ride. No solid food during the effort, and arguably one of the biggest efforts I have ever done.
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Thanks for highlighting this amazing event. The course you rode goes by our house twice between Escondido and Ramona. I'm totally adding this as a bucket list ride to do, but I love my road bike too much to do that to it. Your crash sequence convinced me that a CX bike with 33mm tires would be a better bet if I want to finish in one piece. Thankfully, I brought one back from Belgium, so . . . time to make plans for post-quarantine
no gloves?! risk taker!!!
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can you use a full XC Mountainbike to the race?
Iemand Belgieeeee
sweet man! awesome video to really get a feeling for the race!
Does anyone know what brand that dudes beige bike was??
Mountain bikers would do really well in this
Mountain biking should help with confidence when descending.
"and then Phil Gaimon gets on the front"
famous last words
You should do some quick mountain bike racing. Will teach you to be more aggressive physically and verbally. It's full contact. Bump and grind. Yell or force people out of your way. On dirt you can't slow down or the water,mud,or sand will bog you down and you will get passed by people getting it done.
Great job a little more technical descent practice and maybe 30 tires you're top 20 easy, if not top 15. Your legs were top 10 easy, impressive. Rock on!
This year you'll be doing better, I can feel it.
Great job and amazing storytelling! I felt like I was there climbing with you.
Dude
Lebovsky
So happy I found this channel! Good stuff!
descending on the hoods is really dangerous
Loving the videos dude, just found your channel about a week ago and have already watched 10-20 of them so far!
There should be a "dude" and "bro" counter for these videos. See which one wins.
I only watch vegan cyclist because he struggles more than anyone else.
Imagine if you could be faster on the downhill, you would be in the first group. Some bikes/forks have a bit more trail to feel more "on rails." Because you seem to have the fitness for hills and road.
In the world. lol. I've you heard of Paris Roubaix?
Lamest trails so pathetic chill dude chill that’s easy
The song is called: Lupus Nocte – Fugent
Really cool video, thanks! So do you think a gravel bike is best or what about an XC bike? How much training must one have for this type of race and distance?
IF is a wonderful word
I cannot hold my attention on any of youtube videos lasting more than 5 minutes.
But your video, I watched it completely.
love your lively commentary and hilarious yet real remarks.
great work.
Good video, good story.
Wow! Incredible Have you done Crusher in Tushar? This looks amazing
very good video! Wish you super-imposed your speed and watts on the video. Thanks for sharing.
0:30 Don't look at me you wanted this 😉
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Thumbs down – (1) riding left of center even when there is on coming traffic. So stupid, dangerous and bad example for others. (2) You filmed the whole race but you say you didn't film your crash. Why lie?
Im signed up for the 77 mile 12k ft Wafer in Asheville this summer. Its going to be sick! I cant wait til we can hang out in groups like this at cycling events again.
If you prepare better for the dirt sections, handling and equipment, just might make top 10!!
Dude you did amazing, such fitness! And your storytelling is brilliant! 😃
90 miles road is a road race not gravel Race
You did good.
Totally loving your channel and videos. Incredibly inspirational, motivating, and entertaining. Thank you so much for all your time and effort in producing and sharing them with us. VCFTW!
Im amazed no flats on 28c o.O at least go CX 32c lol 36c front seems like a happy compromise for an enjoyable descents
DOUBLE PEAKKKK! My backyard. Solid ride Tyler! The BWR is my goal over the next 2-3 years.
I remember seeing this on prime! I enjoyed watching this
This is my favorite Vegan Cyclist video ever. Not only do I get a glimpse of ME whizzing past the other direction on Del Dios Highway, but some of the trails are literally a mile from my house! See you in 2022, Tyler???
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Priceless VC! You are amazing! Love the” why didn’t I bring gloves? I don’t know bruh, I’m a friggin’ idiot!’ VC, you are so human like the rest of us. We love you bruh!
Legend nice work la x