 Barry-Roubaix trophy | |
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | Late March/Early April, annually |
| Region | Michigan, USA |
| Nickname(s) | Killer Gravel Road Race |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross, Gravel grinder, Gravel road race |
| History | |
| First edition | 2009 |
| Editions | 15 (as of 2024) |
| First winner | Michael Simonson & Mackenzie Woodring |
| Most recent | Mat Stephens & Kae Takeshita |
Barry-Roubaix[1] is a classic-style road/off-road cycling race featuring a variety of terrain and surfaces to test cyclists of all skill levels. Named to the Global Cycling Network's Top Five Gravel Events[2] and Nine Coolest Races of 2018,[3] the event is known as the World's Largest Gravel Road Race.[2]
The course is located in Barry County, Michigan near the Gun Lake Unit of Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Most years, Barry-Roubaix consists of rolling gravel roads (80%), pavement, one mile of rough two-track, rocks, sand, mud, and possibly snow and ice, along with 2200 feet of climbing.[4] The race features three distinct levels of competition corresponding to different race course distances. The Beginner/Intermediate riders complete a 22-mile course, the Expert riders complete a 36-mile course, and the Elite/Pro riders complete a 62-mile course. The name "Barry-Roubaix" was selected in a naming competition; it is a reference to the famous spring classic Paris–Roubaix one day professional cycling race held in France.[5] Barry-Roubaix is held annually on the third Saturday in March unless Easter happens to fall on that weekend. Participants use a variety of bicycle types (cyclocross, mountain, road, fat), depending on course conditions and individual preferences.
- ^ "Barry-Roubaix: Killer Gravel Road Race". www.barry-roubaix.com. Kisscross Events. 2015. Retrieved 6 Jan 2015.
- ^ a b GCN's Top Five Gravel Events (video). Global Cycling Network (Play Sports Network/Discovery, Inc.). 31 May 2018. Event occurs at 1:02. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 3 Jun 2018.
- ^ The GCN Cycling Race News Show: The 9 coolest races of 2018 (video). 31 Dec 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 3 Jun 2018.
- ^ Meyerson, Howard (21 Mar 2010). "Cyclists take to gravel roads in Barry-Roubaix". The Grand Rapids Press. Barry County, Michigan. Retrieved 6 Jan 2015.
- ^ Hancock, Brian (29 Mar 2010). "2010 Barry-Roubaix: Full report, results, and photos". Cyclocross Magazine.