Barry Roubaix 2011 (Pre-race thoughts)

Barry Roubaix - Killer Gravel Road Race

WEATHER
or not it is cold, sleeting, and windy, we shall ride the entire 35 mile route.
I just put on the Kenda Small block Eights and they are gooey. :)

As for training for this race... Not so much.

I do have a whole bunch of miles in this year so far, about 604.82 miles so far, which is on the cusp for my training program. I am supposed to do at the very least 200 miles per month until mid-march and then more outdoor rides, however, the weather has been less forgiving than last year this time. Oh, I have tried a "Tuesday Night World" ride for the first time three weeks ago, got dropped once I took a pull in the pace-line!! LOL Apart from feeling just about every emotion from defeat, joy, elation, sedation, and confusion, it was one heck of a fun ride, wind and all. :) This ride is here in Garmin format: RIDE DATA


All in all, the hardest part will be waking up at 0430 for this event, sort final details, eat, drive three hours out to the race, grab bib #601, put packet in car and do last second checks and roll out. This should be very similar to the Worst Day Of The Year Ride from January, temperature, wind, and elevation are just abut similar, so now I know what to do in advance. Hand warmers are a number one priority for the boots.

From the site:
Barry-Roubaix: The Killer Gravel Road Race
will be held March 26th, 2011. Registration will open December 15th, 2010. No limit on entries. The start/finish will be at the The Yankee Springs Recreation Areas Gun Lake Unit on Briggs/Gun Lake Road.

$2000 cash awards plus trophies or medals to the top three 65 Mile racers (no age categories). 1st-$500, 2nd-$300, 3rd-$200. Michigan Youth Cycling and Kisscross Events will award $250 in scholarship to the fastest under 18 year old male and female in the 23 and 35 mile races each.

Trophies to the overall winner of the 35 and 23 mile race. Medals to the top three in age categories (age categories are 10 year splits for 23 milers, 5 year splits for 35 milers), plus prizes to top 3, 4 or 5 and raffle prizes to many lucky racers.

Friday and Saturday registration is an additional $10 (Registration opens Friday from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Bay Pointe Inn (join other racers for a meet and greet in the Terrace Grille from 4-7 pm). 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 times as above. There is no cap on the amount of racers.

You may confirm who has entered the race by going to the Bike Reg link and checking the confirmed riders list.

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 23rd, 2011.

New Again! State Park Passports, hang on with me here, this is the rule…if you have a plate renewal date from October 2010 through March 26th 2011, you will NEED to have paid the $10 opt in fee and have the “P” on your license plate tab. But if you have a plate renewal after March 26th through September 2011 you don’t need a sticker or have to pay an entry fee. Michiganders that opted out on the passport and out of state residents have to pay a$10.00 day fee at the shelter Saturday a.m. Please park first then get your day permit. The ranger booth will be closed at the entrance to speed up entry and parking.

What else can I expect?

An awards party with dozens of great prizes to random racers
What the Truck catering with tacos and burritos for sale
10 Kegs of Founders Ale!
A bonfire on the beach
Silent Raffle prizes before and during the event
Traditional Raffle at 2:30, must be present to win
Chronotrack Timing by Race Services Company. Rigid handlebar number plates with timing chips will be used for the best timing available.
Long Sleeve tee shirts and hoodies available for purchase when registering in advance
A very limited amount of pint glasses and t-shirts will be available for purchase day of the race
Hoodies, Long and Short Sleeve T-shirts available for purchase until March 9th when registering in advance.

excerpt from: http://www.barry-roubaix.com/info/


How about a sneek peek:

2011 Barry-Roubaix Course Pre-Ride from XXC Magazine on Vimeo.

I would post our top secret RACING GREYHOUND information right here, if you are ever so inclined to pry. ;-)

It is only two days away and I can already feel the tension in my legs, I cannot wait for my first official mass start road race!



-WCFTW