Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona opens the season with zero apologies.

Desert washes, relentless rollers, punchy climbs, and terrain that never quite settles—this is Unroad riding in its rawest form. The Sonoran Desert delivers big views, sharp edges, and a test of pacing that shows up early and lingers all day.

It’s the first stop of the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, and it sets the tone for everything that follows. Survive the desert, earn the waffles, and you’re officially in the season.

Who’s ready to start the year the hard way?