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Barry-Roubaix: The Killer Gravel Road Race
will be held March 24th, 2012. Registration will open December 3rd, 2011. There is a 1500 racer cap for 2012. The start/finish will be at the The Yankee Springs Recreation Areas Gun Lake Unit on Briggs/Gun Lake Road.
$2300 cash awards plus trophies or medals to the top five 62 Mile men and women racers (no age categories). 1st-$500, 2nd-$300, 3rd-$200, 4th-$100 and 5th-$50. Michigan Youth Cycling and Kisscross Events will award $375.00 in scholarship to the fastest under 18 year old male and female in the 24 and 36 mile races each.
Overall trophies and prizes to the men and women 24 mile racers and medals or prizes to the top five 24 mile racers in age categories (age categories are generally 10 year splits for 24 milers and 5 year splits for 36 milers, check Bike Reg for exact categories).
Your race age is your age ON race day.
A Pre-race silent raffle with prizes labeled in advance. Everyone has a chance to win!
Saturday registration is an additional $10. In the event that the race does not sell out registration will also take place Saturday from 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. at the Gun Lake Unit. Packet pick up is open at the same time as above. (no Friday packet pick up in 2012)
You may confirm who has entered the race by going to the Bike Reg link and checking the confirmed riders list.
Updated 62 Mile Cut Off Time: For your safety no individual can go beyond the second aid station at mile 44 on the 62 mile loop after 1:00 p.m. (14.66 mph avg)
We won’t be offering free entries for volunteers this year since we are exclusively using Thornapple Valley Church volunteers and a portion of the proceeds will go to their missionary work.
No refund of any kind will be allowed. Although you can transfer your entry to another rider via Bike Reg prior to 7 p.m. March 22nd, 2012.
- A bonfire on the beach
- 1000 free Barry-Roubaix/Specialized/Breakaway water bottles
- What the Truck catering with tacos and burritos for sale, plus more food vendors to be announced
- Kegs of Founders Ale!
- Silent Raffle table before and during the event (check to see if your race number was selected)
- Traditional Raffle at 2:30, must be present to win Velocity wheelset and more!
- Chronotrack Timing by Race Services Company. Rigid handlebar number plates with timing chips will be used for the best timing available. The race is timed as if it were a time trial (just like Iceman) to avoid a mass start with 1500 racers!
- Short Sleeve T-shirts available for purchase until March 9th when registering in advance. No day of shirt sales.
- The Barry-Roubaix is proud to be a stop on the American Ultra CX Series Championship for 2012!
Barry-Roubaix full instructions page
Barry-Roubaix race course sneak peek on Vimeo!
Lodging
10% Lodging Discount at Bay Pointe Inn!
Bay Pointe is pleased to be the host hotel for the 4th Annual Barry-Roubaix bike race in 2012!
Bay Pointe Inn features:
- 10% off weekend rates! Mention you are coming for the race to get the discount (rates listed below).
- Located across the lake from Yankee Spring State Park, only a 10 minute drive away.
- 38 designer-inspired lodging rooms including 6 suites with whirlpool tubs and fireplaces.
- Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast featuring omelet station included with all lodging rates Monday-Saturday mornings served from 7am-10am (for lodging guests only).
- Terrace Grille Restaurant specializing in fresh, local cuisine is open Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-9pm for dinner and Sunday 9:30am-1:30pm for brunch. Friday nights we are featuring our Friday Fish Fry! Visit our website for menu and details.
- Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property.
- Indoor heated pool, hot tub, and fitness room open 7am-11pm.
- Plenty of complimentary parking.
- Gun Lake Casino only 11 miles away.
- Amazing lake views!
(join other racers for a meet and greet in the Terrace Grille from 5-9 pm Friday eve)
Visit us online for directions and more information at www.baypointeinn.com
Bay Pointe Inn 2012 Barry Roubaix Lodging rates
Make reservations early rooms will fill quickly!
Yankee Springs State Park Camping – right on site of Barry-Roubaix! Self-serve registration only, no advance reservations. Plenty of semi-modern campsites with electric but no running water or flush toilets due to late winter season. Outhouses only.
Long Lake Outdoor Center- Bunkhouses & Cabins-269-674-8947
Circle Pines Center Lodges and Camping
(269)623-5555
