2024 Barry Roubaix

[StressStrain]

Anyone else ride Barry Roubaix last weekend?

Hadn't competed in years but decided that Barry Roubaix would be the perfect ride. Signed up VERY early, like within minutes of registration opening way back in November 2023.

I did the 36 miler and felt great! The course was in awesome condition - roads were pretty smooth and no dust. Some sand on Sager Road but that's part of the fun! Weather was brisk at 36 degree and windy.

Hats off to the organizers and the town of Hasting, Michigan. That town of 9000 managed to host 5500 cyclists and make it fun!

[sheepdog84]

I rode the 62, err.. most of it anyways. Cramps stopped me around mile 42 so I decided to call in SAG.

I'm a bit miffed with the 62 mile route at this point. They hit you with all the fun milestones in the first 36 (sager road, the wall, etc) then the rest is a bunch of somewhat boring rolling gravel/paved hills - nothing too interesting or unique, imo.

My brother in law ended up with a massive mechanical failure 10 miles in so he barely got to ride.

Regardless - I had fun and probably some of the strongest riding I've ever done - making for 30 or so PR's We're definitely doing the 36 next year!

I noticed that I don't tend to take photos on gravel rides or races - mostly just to stay in control of the bike.

Here's one from calling it quits:


here's a fun one from last year's pro photos, when it was 80+ degrees:

[saab2000]

I rode the 36 milers and given my lack of riding and the weather was “satisfied” with my time. I definitely started to run out of gas in the second half but enjoyed it immensely, as always.

I did set a PR on Sager Rd., which was quite satisfying and I only put a foot down for a few seconds.

My body just doesn’t function as well in the cold temps but I probably wouldn’t have been tons faster had it been warmer, I just would have been less spent and chilled the rest of the day, which I was.

I’m sure I’ll sign up again for next year and hopefully I can be in better shape. My buddy got in under 2 hours and I’d like to be part of that myself.

[BryanE]

I did the 18.
Really thought a podium was doable.
Dropped chain at four miles and cramps to follow meant I got sixth in age group out of thirty-nine old people and awards went five deep. The podium will wait till next year. Yankee Springs is next.