Barry-Roubaix is a classic road/off road race featuring a variety of terrain and surfaces to test cyclists of all skill levels. The course is located in Barry County, Michigan at the Gun Lake Unit of Yankee Springs Recreation Area

Yankee Springs Recreation Area

Yankee Springs Recreation Area is a state-managed protected area located in Yankee Springs Township in Barry County, Michigan.The park is in area. It has 120 rustic, 200 modern and 25 equestrian camping sites, plus two cabins. There are of cross-county ski/hiking trails, of mountain biking...

. 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. The race features three distinct levels of competition. The Beginner/Intermediate riders complete a 21-mile course, the Expert riders complete a 34-mile course, and the Elite/Pro riders complete a 64 mile course. The name "Barry-Roubaix" is a reference to the famous spring classic Paris-Roubaix

Paris-Roubaix

Paris–Roubaix is a one-day professional bicycle road race in northern France near the Belgian frontier. Since its beginning in 1896 until 1967 it started in Paris and ended in Roubaix ; since 1968 the start city is Compiègne , whilst the finish is still in Roubaix...

race in France. Barry-Roubaix is run on the fourth Saturday in March.

2009

Started in 2009, Barry-Roubaix's inaugural event staging took place at the historic Long Lake Outdoor Center in Middleville, Michigan, also in Barry County. On March 28, the 274 racers were treated to perfect conditions; cool and sunny weather prevailed.

2010

The race was moved to its current location due to anticipated growth in attendance. The 2010 race was held on March 27. 673 racers faced sunny but cold conditions, as the race start temperatures were only 34 degrees with a 15 mph biting wind out of the southeast.