
The Belgian Waffle Show
By Jon Hornbeck
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The Belgian Waffle ShowApr 08, 2022

Hammer Nutrition | Brian Frank
Hammer Nutrition is known across the endurance and action sports landscape for having the cleanest and most effective hydration, nutrition and supplement products on the market and their owner, founder and chief evangelist Brian Frank is the reason why. We got the chance to chat with Brian about his founding of the company, the products that drove his early success and growth into the leading brand of its type in the industry. We also do a fairly deep dive into strategies for success when it comes to fueling for the BWR and Brian lays out in detail the science behind the timing and quantities of hydration and nutrition you need to consume during the ride as well as what the steps to take to kick start your recovery post ride.
If you’re interested in optimizing your performance come race day, dig into this episode of the BWR Podcast with Brian Frank of Hammer Nutrition!

Stefano Barberi
We catch up with former road professional Stefano Barberi to talk all things BWR and the transition which he has seen through his years racing.
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John Murphy | Gulo Wheels & Asheville
We talk to former professional John Murphy about the upcoming Asheville BWR & Gulo Wheels and what they are all about as they are a new company in the wheel business!
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Keegan Swenson | Cedar City Champ
We call up the Cedar City champ Keegan Swenson who will be making his debut at the San Diego Belgian Waffle Ride.
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Neil Shirley | ENVE Composites
We catch up with BWR legend Neil Shirley to discuss the growth of BWR as Neil has done every Belgian Waffle Ride and BWR partner ENVE Composites.
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Seven Points CBD
On the latest episode of the Belgian Waffle Show we speak with BWR sponsor Seven Points CBD to learn more about CBD and how it can help you for the upcoming Belgian Waffle Ride.
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Unbound Gravel Review
We get a recap with Jim Miller who was in Kansas for Unbound Gravel to find out what really went down and how the overall vibe was of the event!
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Unbound Gravel Preview w/ Jim Miller from Kansas!
With Unbound Gravel in full force we give Jim Miller a call who has been on the ground in Kansas the past few days so we catch up with him to see what all is going on on the ground floor in Emporia!
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Jim Miller | Events are BACK!
The Belgian Waffle Show is back and as we prep for San Diego we have a chat with the voice of BWR, Jim Miller to learn all new things BWR for this year!
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Ian Boswell | From World Tour racer to Wahoo Fitness Employee
In this episode we talk with recently retired professional Ian Boswell to learn more about him stepping away from racing and entering the working world where he now works for Wahoo Fitness. Ian will still be competing in Gravel & Mixed surface events but with a different set of goals from previous years.
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Ted King | #DIYgravel Concept
Ted King recently came up with the #DIYgravel concept which helps fill the void of the recent pushed back or even canceled gravel events of 2020. It's completely free to do and Ted even has some great prizes courteous of his sponsors for those riders who may be randomly chosen. In this episode Ted breaks down the idea behind #DIYgravel and how you can join the fun. To sign up simply visit Ted's website www.iamtedking.com and jump in on social media!
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Larissa Connors | 2x BWR Winner to #MomWatts
We talk with two time BWR winner Larissa Connors and go back in time to discuss her two victories at the Belgian Waffle Ride, her recent accomplishment with now being a mother and her plans for the future with cycling and being a mom!
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ENVE Composites Check In | New Foundation Wheels | Tubeless Advice
ENVE Composites launched their new Foundation Wheelset so we figured we would get the full story behind the new wheel with Neil Shirley on behalf of ENVE. We also go over the benefits of riding tubeless, the growth of the Belgian Waffle Ride and what to expect for the Cedar City BWR!
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Keegan Swenson | Current XC MTB Professional National Champ
We catch up with Keegan Swenson who is the current Elite XC mountain bike national champion. Keegan has not participated in the Belgian Waffle Ride before but with the current date change and unknown certainty of where the mtb events will land on the calendar this year Keegan could be lining up for his first BWR in November!
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Tj Eisenhart | A New Direction on Cycling
Tj Eisenhart stepped away from the traditional road landscape of racing to start his new Gravel adventure team Imaginary Collective. Not like others though as Tj isn't chasing victories but more so the positive experience of riding his bike in new areas and meeting new people. Tj explains how he reached this part in his life and now his new outlook on cycling.
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Covid - 19 Update | Michael Marckx
With the recent impact of the Covid - 19 virus on the world the trickle down effect has certainly left its mark. With the news of the date change for the San Diego Belgian Waffle Ride we call up BWR founder Michael Marckx to learn what has been going on behind the scenes with this virus and the impact it has had on the Belgian Waffle Ride.
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Paul Abrahams | A Professional Road Team Director's take on BWR & Current US Racing
We sit down with Paul Abrahams who is the current director for the Elevate Webiplex Pro Cycling Team. Paul's rider Brian McCulloch won the Belgian Waffle Ride back in 2018. While running a successful road team we get his take on the back end of this new style event such as the BWR and where they lie in importance to his team & sponsors. An interesting and different perspective on the Belgian Waffle Ride which is what truly is great about the BWR as it pulls every different type of rider and personality together!
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Kristen Arnold | Certified Sports Dietitian & Pro Cyclist
We sit down with professional racer Kristen Arnold to talk nutrition tips for the Belgian Waffle Ride. Kristen shares a few key insights on a few strategies when it comes to nutrition & training for such a long day out on the bike.
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Brian McCulloch | Training for the Belgian Waffle Ride
We sit down with former winner of the BWR Brian McCulloch to go over training topics, past experiences and even a few battle stories from Brian's past with the Belgian Waffle Ride!
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Tripel Crown of Gravel Announcement
The Tripel Crown of Gravel has recently been released where it will see the Belgian Waffle Ride grow from its San Diego single location to now three events which include Cedar City, UT and Asheville, NC. We sit down with founder Michael Marckx to find out all of the info behind the Tripel Crown of Gravel.
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Kathy Pruitt | From Downhill Racing to BWR
As is the consistent theme here at the Belgian Waffle Ride where we come across many different riders with even better stories we talk to Kathy Pruitt who is a former World & National Downhill champion. Kathy though has found a new love in endurance racing as she shares her story from racing for a matter of minutes to now a matter of hours.
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Nikki Peterson | Female Professional MTB Athlete
We sit down with professional mountain bike racer Nikki Peterson to hear her story on the Belgian Waffle Ride. Nikki rode the BWR last year for the first time and as most BWR participants come from a road background Nikki comes over from a mtb background. We hear her story and thoughts on the Belgian Waffle Ride in this recent podcast.
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Source Endurance Coaches
We caught up with Source Endurance coaches Adam Mills & Zack Allison at the recent Survival Camp to get the inside scoop of what goes on here at these camps and their advice & notes for everyone who wasn't able to attend the 2020 Survival Camp.
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Dan Hughes | 4x Dirty Kanza Champion
In this episode, we were fortunate enough to be graced with Gravel royalty as we caught up with Dan Hughes who has won the Dirty Kanza 200 four times. Dan talks with us about his story on how he got into endurance riding, being able to view this gravel movement from the beginning and now how his son is looking to take it on himself!
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The Hell of the North (county) Movie Premiere
The 2019 Belgian Waffle Ride was captured and turned into a 47 minute feature film with the movie premiere in Encinitas at the La Paloma Theater. Listen to Michael Marckx and others about the film and future plans for the Belgian Waffle Ride. The movie will be online for viewing shortly.
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Tequila 17: Hardwoman | Kris Gross
In the past, the Hardwoman Award has gone to badass riders who one way or another overcame lots during the race and produced a stellar performance on the day. This year’s Hardwoman Winnaar has gone through a tremendous number of headwinds, hellaciousness and heartbreak, all before even getting to the start line.
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Tequila 16: Michael Macare
Michael J Macare loves a good time. He’s not one to turn down a beer, a hug, a ride or a high five. He’s here to bring joy, but even with his predisposition for happiness, the Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride has been anything but joyous for Michael.
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Tequila 15: KUDOS | Alison Tetrick
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Tequila 14: Hardman | Ryan Dahl

Tequila 13: Post Race Interviews
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Tequila 12: Peter Stetina
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Tequila 11: Enve Composites
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Tequila 10: AMP Human
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Tequila 9: Recon Ride Interviews
We talk with Michael Marckx, tires with Steve from IRC, Phil Tinstman, Paul from Velofix, Adam Mills from Source Endurance and even a first timer!
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Tequila 8: Kristin Mayer | Betty Designs
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Tequila 7: IRC Tires
If you're interested in choosing an IRC Tire you can head over to PureGravel.com or check out JensonUSA.com
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Tequila 6: Ryan Steers
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Tequila 5: Alison Tetrick
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Tequila 4: Neil Shirley
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Tequila 3: Adam Mills | Source Endurance
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Tequila 2: Brian McCulloch
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Tequila 1: Michael Marckx
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