Belgian Waffle Ride Utah: Goettl & Oliveira Win
Joe Goettl and Flavia Oliveira Parks seized victory at the Belgian Waffle ride Utah, dominating the challenging gravel course. Goettl conquered the 116-mile race in approximately five and a half hours, while Oliveira parks finished in just over six hours.This premier event, part of the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel Series, tested the world’s best gravel cyclists. Carter Anderson and Courtney Sullivan secured second place in the men’s and women’s races, respectively. This compelling recap highlights the event’s key moments, including the strategic timing as a warm-up for the Unbound Gravel event. For in-depth coverage of the race and the series’ standings, News Directory 3 provides all the latest results and insightful analysis. Discover what’s next for the gravel cycling world as the series heads to montana.
Joe Goettl, Flavia Oliveira Parks Capture Belgian Waffle Ride Utah Wins
Updated May 28, 2025
Joe Goettl and Flavia Oliveira Parks triumphed at the Belgian Waffle Ride Utah, securing solo victories in the Cedar City race.The grueling gravel race tested riders with its challenging terrain and demanding distance.
Goettl (Cinch Cycling) conquered the 116-mile (187km) course in approximately five-and-a-half hours.Carter Anderson (Ventum Racing) followed nearly four minutes later, with Griffin Hoppin taking third. Goettl reflected on the win in an Instagram post, noting the race held “a special place in my heart.” He said the inaugural edition in 2020 motivated him to strive for the top spot.
In the women’s race, Oliveira Parks (Excel Sports p/b Specialized) crossed the finish line in six hours, 13 minutes, and 55 seconds.Courtney Sullivan (Mamis p/b Incycle) trailed by almost 15 minutes, while Melissa Aitken secured third. Courtney Sherwell (Santa Cruz SRAM) finished fifth after recovering from an early crash.
The Belgian Waffle Ride Utah also marked the third event in the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel series. Oliveira Parks’ victory propelled her to second place in the women’s series standings, behind Sofia Gomez Villafañe (Specialized Off-road). Russell Finsterwald (Trek-Driftless) continues to led the men’s category, with Nate Knowles (ProTerra Racing) now in second after finishing sixth in Utah. The series concludes in Montana in late June.
The event’s timing was strategically aligned to serve as readiness for Unbound Gravel, offering riders a competitive tune-up before the major gravel event.
| Position | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Goettl | 5:29:29 |
| 2 | Carter Anderson | +3:59 |
| 3 | Griffin Hoppin | +3:59 |
| 4 | Kyle Trudeau | +5:27 |
| 5 | Sean Topel | +5:43 |
| Position | Rider | time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLAVIA OLIVEIRA PARKS | 6:13:55 |
| 2 | Courtney sullivan | +14:17 |
| 3 | Melissa aiten | +17:20 |
| 4 | Amy Cymerman | +21:34 |
| 5 | Courtney sherwell | +52:01 |
What’s next
Riders will now focus on preparing for upcoming gravel races,including the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel Series finale in Montana and Unbound Gravel.