Russell Finsterwald scores huge career win at BWR California
Dutch rider Jasper Ockeloen and last year's BWR champ Alexey Vermeulen finished second and third.
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Russell Finsterwald put on a master class in racing on Sunday, securing his first Belgian Waffle Ride win in California.
Dutch rider Jasper Ockeloen and last year’s BWR champ Alexey Vermeulen finished second and third. Australian gravel national champ Brenden Johnston was third, and MTB Olympian Howard Grotts rounded out the top five.
Full report to follow.
2023 Belgian Waffle Ride California
- Russell Finsterwald, 5:59:38
- Jasper Ockeloen, 6:02:25
- Alexey Vermeulen, 6:03:15
- Brenden Johnston, 6:04:46
- Howard Grotts, 6:06:37
- Alex Howes, 6:07:42
- Peter Stetina, 6:09:18
- Griffin Easter, 6:10:05
- Robert Britton, 6:13:07
- Ian Lopez de San Roman, 6:14:06