2021 Belgian Waffle Ride California, Waffle 212km

I m glad I was able to finish this insane gravel bike race near San Diego. It was 212 km long with 3350 m of climbing (132 mi 11, 000 ft); That was the Belgian Waffle Ride 2021. Insane. It was so hard with the heat. It cracked me and I thought of giving up many times when the cramps would knock me on the ground in the agony of cramphell. But I took breaks and kept going; we had until sunset to finish it. It wasnt elegant but I finished. This was all made possible thanks to these good friends who helped me get set on short notice. Alex alexgryts for giving me his registration and making me impulsively accept a week before the race . Nir bikeimprove for making my bike raceable at the last minute. Roger kendamtbusa for hooking me up with the best tire strategy. And the supporters volunteers on the course were amazing at helping us. Great event Over 4000 athletes have registered apparently. The Waffle route is a bit too insane maybe though . But great event nonetheless. It was such a beautiful plac