In a commanding display at the Belgian Waffle Ride Montana on June 22, 2026, Hayden Christian (Trek‑MAAP Pro.Fwd) emerged victorious in the elite men’s division, cementing his hold on the Quad‑Tripel Gravel series title. The grueling 115‑mile course, traversing rough singletrack and 7,500 feet of climbing across 70% unpaved terrain near Bozeman, Montana, pushed riders to their limits in both endurance and bike handling.

Christian managed to outpace a leading group of five in a tense final half‑mile sprint, asserting his authority and adding the Montana win to his earlier performances in Arizona, California, and Utah to become the overall series champion.

In the women’s elite event, Stella Hobbs (MAAP‑ENVE‑Tailwind) put in a commanding solo ride, crossing the finish line in 5 hours, 7 minutes and 39 seconds to claim her second consecutive victory at BWR Montana. Though she finished about seven minutes ahead of Cécile Lejeune (Trek Driftless), Lejeune’s consistent podium performances throughout the series secured her the overall Quad‑Tripel winning jersey.

The Quad‑Tripel Gravel series spans four flagship Belgian Waffle Ride events across diverse U.S. venues. Lejeune’s series triumph was built on her results in Arizona, California, and Utah, solidifying the value of consistent high finishes in gravel’s evolving competitive landscape.

This edition of BWR Montana marked only the second running of the event, featuring a new start and finish at Glen Lake Park and a challenging route through the scenic yet rugged Blacktail Range. The race underscored how gravel racing continues to grow in both technical complexity and athletic prestige.