SendMyGear · Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona
SendMyGear · Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona
Ship your bike to BWR Arizona through one of these four shops
BWR Arizona is the big desert swing of the series: long days, plenty of gravel and singletrack around the McDowell area, and the kind of heat and exposure that make you glad when your bike shows up dialed. On this page you buy a discounted UPS label and the ship-to is one of four local retailers below—so your box goes to a shop that’s expecting race traffic, not whoever’s name got typed into a form at midnight.
You can add Premium coverage based on what the shipment is worth. Print the label, pack the bike the way UPS wants it, then drop it with UPS or have them pick it up. You’ll get normal tracking the whole way. Anything after it arrives—build, tune, storage—is between you and the shop.
Four shop options
UPS shipping
Shop pickup
Get your shipping label
Enter your box dimensions and weight, pick one of the four partner shops below, and print a prepaid UPS label—ship-to is locked on this page so your bike lands where BWR Arizona traffic is expected.
Pick a shop—these are the only ship-to addresses on this page
Checkout is wired to the four shops listed here on purpose. That way nobody accidentally ships a bike to the wrong street during race week, and the staff at each location actually knows to look for your name on the label. You’ll choose the shop (or the flow will route you—depends how this portal is set up), but you won’t be pasting in a random residential address.
Quick heads-up: Give the shop a ring or DM before you buy the label. Ask when they like boxes to land, how they want the outside labeled, and how slammed they are the week of the event. If you need a full tune before you ride, try to have UPS deliver a couple business days before you need the bike back—more if they tell you they’re booked solid.
Cave Creek
Flat Tire Bike Shop
Long-running Cave Creek shop: repairs, wheel work, and the kind of day-to-day wrenching that keeps local riders on the road (and on dirt).
6061 E Cave Creek Rd · Cave Creek, AZ 85331 · flattirebikes.com
Fountain Hills
McDowell Mountain Cycles
Fountain Hills staple for trail and gravel bikes—handy when your weekend is heavy on McDowell-area miles and you want a crew that knows the local dirt cold.
11879 N Saguaro Blvd · Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 · mcdowellmountaincycles.com
North Phoenix
Shadetree Bikes
North Phoenix family shop—straight answers, busy service department, and a good default if you’re staying or flying in on that side of town.
13011 N Cave Creek Rd #4 · Phoenix, AZ 85022 · shadetreebikes.com
Carefree
Grind & Gears
Carefree spot for rentals, coffee, and shop talk—easy vibe if you’re basing out that way and want your bike waiting close to the trails.
10 Easy St · Carefree, AZ 85377 · thegrindandgears.com
Why bother shipping instead of flying with the bike?
Arizona BWR days are long: big mileage on the Waffle route, less on Wafer or Wanna, but always enough rough stuff that you want the bike right—not “close enough.” Shipping buys you time to shake the bike down at a real shop, swap tires or rotors if the course calls for it, and skip the airline counter roulette with a cardboard box.
SendMyGear is just the label side—we get you a solid UPS rate on a bike-sized box. These four shops are the landing spots so someone who works on bikes all day signs for the delivery, not your cousin’s garage code.
Not sure how to pack? Start with our bike packing guide.
E-bike? Read the e-bike packing page first—UPS is picky about batteries.
Stuck on coverage or timing? Contact us and we’ll help sort it out.
Get a label (main site)
Orders & tracking
Questions bikers ask us
Frequently asked questions
Bike
Do I Need To Disassemble My Bike to Ship It
Yes. The extent to which you need to disassemble your bike depends on its size and the dimensions of the box or case you are using for shipping. Generally, the smaller the box or case, the more disassembly will be required.
Common disassembly steps include removing the pedals, one or both wheels, disc brake rotors, bottle cages, handlebars, seatpost, and rear derailleur.
Be sure to check out our packing guides and videos HERE
Can I Ship My Own Bike Case?
Yes, you can ship your own case.
When using a bike travel case, fasten your label with a luggage tag and zip tie. Luggage tags are readily available at most UPS partner locations, or you can create your own. Refer to the video for guidance.
To ensure your bike shipment arrives promptly and intact, adhere to these label attachment guidelines:
- Remove any previous labels and markings from the exterior of your container.
- Print both pages of your paper label bundle.
- Place one page inside your container.
- Cut the other page in half and affix both pieces separately to the outside of your container. The section with the barcode serves as your primary label, while the portion without the barcode acts as your Shipping Info Summary.
Including the Shipping Info Summary sheet both inside and outside your container provides crucial shipment details. These details assist us in expediting your shipment's recovery if the label becomes illegible or detaches during transit.
Within the US, the maximum size package you can ship is 165 inches (419 cm) in combined length and girth, with no single dimension exceeding 108 inches (274 cm). Internationally, the maximum size is typically 157 inches (399 cm) or less, depending on the destination country.
EVOC cases you CANNOT ship with SendMyGear:
- Road Bike Bag Pro (exceeds maximum allowed size)
Scicon Cases you CANNOT ship with SendMyGear:
- Aerocomfort 3.0 Road Bike Travel Bag
- Aerocomfort 3.0 Triathlon Bike Travel Bag
- Aerocomfort MTN Bike Travel Bag
- Aerocomfort Tandem Bike Travel Bag
- Soft Bike Bag - Travel Basic
- Soft Bike Bag - Travel Plus
- Soft Bike Bag - Travel Plus MTB
- Soft Bike Bag - Travel Plus Triathlon
- Pocket Bike Bag
- Soft Bike Frame Travel Case
- BMX Travel Bag
Can I Use an Evoc Case to Ship My Bike?
You can ship your bike using most EVOC bike travel bags; however, some EVOC bags are too large for our service.
EVOC cases you CAN ship with SendMyGear:
- Bike Travel Bag Pro
- Bike Travel Bag
- Bike Travel Bag XL
- BMX Travel Bag
EVOC cases you CANNOT ship with SendMyGear:
- Road Bike Bag Pro (exceeds maximum allowed size)
Within the US, the maximum size package you can ship is 165 inches (419 cm) in combined length and girth, with no single dimension exceeding 108 inches (274 cm). Internationally, the maximum size is typically 157 inches (399 cm) or less, depending on the destination country.
Can I Use a Scicon Case to Ship My Bike?
We DO ship the following hard-sided case:
- Scicon Aerotech Bike Case
We do NOT ship the following Scicon cases due to a high incidence of damage to both the bikes and the cases themselves:
- Aerocomfort 3.0 Road Bike Travel Bag
- Aerocomfort 3.0 Triathlon Bike Travel Bag
- Aerocomfort MTN Bike Travel Bag
- Aerocomfort Tandem Bike Travel Bag
- Soft Bike Bag - Travel Basic
- Soft Bike Bag - Travel Plus
- Soft Bike Bag - Travel Plus MTB
- Soft Bike Bag - Travel Plus Triathlon
- Pocket Bike Bag
- Soft Bike Frame Travel Case
- BMX Travel Bag
Please note that our Premium Protection Plan applies only to the contents of a shipment, not to their containers (cases). Additionally, according to our Shipping Policy, all damage or loss claims are void if you did not use one of the cases listed in the drop-down menu on our website.
Bikes shipped in Scicon cases are typically damaged in one of three ways:
- Tubes are subject to internal contact with the wheel hubs and/or other external objects through the case's soft padding.
- Handlebars, which remain installed during transit, cannot withstand the lateral loads encountered during normal shipping conditions.
- Axles, dropouts, and derailleurs are damaged due to the design of the mounting mechanism within these cases and/or because derailleurs are not removed prior to shipping.
The maximum size package that you can ship within the U.S. is 165 inches (419 cm) in combined length and girth, with no single dimension exceeding 108 inches (274 cm). Internationally, the maximum size is typically 157 inches (399 cm) or less, depending on the destination country.
How Do I Ship to or from a Bike Shop?
When booking your shipment, you can conveniently designate a Bike Shop as either the shipping destination or origin for your Bike by inputting its details into the Origin or Destination fields.
BE SURE TO CONTACT THE BIKE SHOP PRIOR TO BOOKING YOUR SHIPMENT TO ENSURE THEY CAN ACCOMODATE YOUR SHIPPING NEEDS LIKE PACKING, REBUILDING, OR TUNING YOUR GEAR.
When selecting a Bike Shop as your shipping point, it's essential to include YOUR first and last names, along with YOUR phone number. Providing your own phone number instead of the Bike Shop's facilitates easy communication between you and the Bike Shop staff upon your bike's arrival.
We recommend reaching out to the Bike Shop in advance to ensure they're willing to accept and hold your bike upon delivery. Most shops will build and tune your bike upon arrival for a fee. (This varies by shop, so be sure to get details if you want them to rebuild or pack your bike.)
How Do I Work with a Bike Shop to Pack and Ship My Bike?
Utilizing a Bike Shop for shipping streamlines the process, sparing you the need to handle Bike maintenance or acquire packing materials. Consider hiring a pro from the shop to expertly pack and assemble your Bike (if necessary) at both ends of the shipment. This not only saves time but also allows for a thorough safety check to identify any potential issues before your journey.
Here are some suggestions for collaborating with shops to facilitate Bike shipment:
Secure a Box or USE YOUR OWN TRAVEL CASE and avoid using a cardboard box all-together: The best place to grab a box is from a local bike shop. If you call ahead to the shop, they may have an extra box you can use, or can pack for you.
Booking Process: Some shops prefer to handle both packing and booking, while others may request that you handle the booking after they pack your Bike. The individual who makes the booking assumes responsibility for order accuracy, including dimensions, weight, and addresses, as well as ensuring proper packing. They will also act as the primary contact for SendMyGear, receiving labels and pickup confirmations.
Communication: Whether you or the shop handles the booking, clear communication about shipment details is essential before, during, and after shipping.
Who Should Pay for Shipping if I Buy a Bike Online?
Whether you are buying a bike second hand online, or sending it to a second hand retailer, we recommend booking your order and paying for the shipping label through your Send My Gear account.
To protect yourself from fraud, always keep your personal payment information private. Do not share payment details over the phone or via email with any business or third party.
Purchasing the shipping label directly through your Send My Gear account allows you to easily make changes, request refunds, and update your order. It also provides access to your order details and shipment status.
Communicate directly with the seller to obtain necessary information for booking your shipment, such as package dimensions, weight, and the date they can have the shipment ready. Then, log into your Send My Gear account, book your shipment, and pay using your preferred method. Be sure to forward the Send My Gear shipping label, ship date, and any pickup details to the seller so they can pack and prepare your bike or bike parts for timely shipping.
Who Should Pay for Shipping if I Have a Bike Shop Pack and Ship My Bike for Me?
We recommend that you handle booking the order and paying for the shipping label through your Send My Gear account.
To do this, communicate directly with the shop or individual packing your bike or bike parts. You will need information such as dimensions, weight, and the date they can have your shipment ready. Once you have this information, log into your Send My Gear account, book your shipment, and pay using your preferred personal payment method. Be sure to forward the Send My Gear shipping label via email, along with the ship date and any pickup details, to the shop or individual so they can pack and prepare your bike or bike parts for timely shipping.
To protect yourself from fraud, always keep your personal payment information private. Do not disclose payment information over the phone or via email to any business or third party.
Purchasing the shipping label directly through your Send My Gear account also allows you to easily make changes, request refunds, and update your order. Additionally, it provides access to your order details and shipment status within your account.
Is It Possible to Ship CO2 Cartridges?
No. Shipping Co2 Cartridges is Prohibited via Air. Since we cannot control whether our carrier partner ships via Air or Ground, we cannot allow the shipping of any C02 Cartridges. We recommend visiting the bike shop at your destination to get these items, along with any local riding info!
Check out our packing guides and videos HERE
Bike Packing Guide
E-Bike Packing Guide