BWR Race Recap Video and Waffle Podium Results 2021
The 2021 Belgian Waffle Ride California took place on Sunday, July 18 in unprecedented conditions for this “Hell of the West Coast” thriller. Held in North City, San Marcos, California, the BWR hosted its biggest race yet with a stacked field of pro gravel cyclists. Our friends at Veloworthy pulled together this great race recap which followed along some of the top men and women throughout the day as they took on the 132 mile, 10,000 ft course in San Diego county. Find the top podium results for both men and women at this year’s BWR California below, along with the 2021 Waffle San Diego route.
Men’s Podium Results BWR 2021
Peter Stetina, Canyon-Clif Bar
Sandy Floren, Dirt Camp Devo
Russell Finsterwald, Clif Bar
John Borstelmann, Abus
Stephan Vogel, Project Echelon
2021 Belgian Waffle Ride Men’s Podium Results - BWR California winner Pete Stetina in the yellow jersey
Women’s BWR Podium Results 2021
Katerina Nash, Clif Bar
Hannah Finchamp, Orange Seal
Moriah Wilson, Specialized
Isabel King, Canyon
Savilia Blunk, Orange Seal
2021 Belgian Waffle Ride Women’s Podium Results - BWR California winner Katerina Nash in the yellow jersey
2021 BWR San Diego Waffle Route
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