2010 Barry Roubaix Race Recap
Michigan’s 2010 cycling race season is fully underway now that the Killer Gravel Road Race – The Second Annual Barry-Roubaix is in the books!
Racers were treated to sunny skies but the morning lows were in the 20’s and by race start the temps only crept to 34 degrees with a 15 mph biting wind out of the southeast. We didn’t see 50 degrees until 3:00 pm.
The new start venue at Yankee Spring/Gun Lake Unit was a great place to stage a race and has room for growth. Speaking of growth, we had an increase in attendance by over 250%. Nearly 700 racers toed the start line! Derek Graham captured the mens Elite race and Mackenzie Woodring lead a blistering pace in the womens Elite class to defend her 2009 title.
We will continue to modify and improve the event each year. The overwhelming growth and enthusiasm for this race continues to amaze us.
Thanks for attending and see you in 2010!
would this be a good race for a beginner?
absolutely, that is what the 23 mile race is for!
Are there any special tires / wheels needed for this race since its on and off road? I have a 2006 specialized allez sport, stock. Will that be ok? Would you suggest the 23 mile race for my first race ever?
that bike would work. get the fattest tires that will fit in the frame. there is one mile of two track that you may end up walking some. the rest is 100% ride able on a road bike. first race?, I would do the 23 miler
I have a road bike and a mountain bike. What is the preferred bike? The 1pic I saw looked like everyone was riding a road bike.
most people ride a cyclocross bike, to the untrained eye it looks like a standard road bike. If you typically ride your local dirt roads on your road bike then go for it but if not, go with your mtb
What type of tires would be recommended on a mtb – aggressive tires for dirt or a crossover style tire that is still wide but not as aggressive tread?
non-aggressive tread and narrow width.