Monument of Cycling, organizer of the Belgian Waffle Ride, has announced two new locations for 2020: Asheville, North Carolina and Cedar City, Utah Online registration for the three gravel events begins February 18, 09:00 PST. February 18 at 09:00 PST.

The three events will feature a lengthy full route "in the spirit of Europe's great spring one-day classics" and a half distance "wafer" option, with cash prizes for the top five male and female finishers, plus an overall cash prize based on cumulative times for the top three male and female finishers who complete all three events. The top three male and three female finishers who complete all three events will receive an overall cash prize based on their cumulative times.

The first event will be held in Asheville on August 30, 2020, and will feature a 144-mile route that includes 20 unpaved sections with a variety of surfaces, from hardpack flats to loose rocky, uphill and downhill gravel roads. The route will start and finish at the host Sierra Nevada Brewing Company property.

The October 17 Cedar City round will be the first Belgian Waffle Ride with elevation gain; the 137-mile route will be hosted by Policy Kings Brewery and will take in the Red Hills, Parowan Gap along Little Salt Lake, Coal Canyon, Whitney Canyon, and Granite Mountain.

According to a press release, each venue will raise funds and awareness for local cycling groups, just as the California round does for the San Diego Mountain Biking Association.

The San Diego Canyon Ride is scheduled for May 2, 2021.

For more information on the Monuments of Cycling Tripel Crown of Gravel Series, seewww.TripelCrownofGravel.com, www.MonumentsofCycling.com or www.BelgianWaffleRide.Bike.