{{Short description|Road/off-road cycling race}} {{Infobox cycling race | name = Barry-Roubaix | image = barry roubaix 1.jpg | image_caption = Barry-Roubaix trophy | date = Late March/Early April, annually | region = Michigan, USA | nickname = Killer Gravel Road Race | discipline = Cyclo-cross, Gravel grinder, Gravel road race | competition = | type = | organiser = | director = | first = {{start date|2009}} | number = 15 (as of 2024) | last = | firstwinner = Michael Simonson & Mackenzie Woodring | mostrecent = Mat Stephens & Kae Takeshita }}
'''Barry-Roubaix'''<ref> {{cite web |url=http://www.barry-roubaix.com/ |title=Barry-Roubaix: Killer Gravel Road Race |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2015 |website=www.barry-roubaix.com |publisher=Kisscross Events |access-date= 6 Jan 2015}}</ref> is a classic-style road/off-road cycling race featuring a variety of terrain and surfaces to test cyclists of all skill levels. Named to the Global Cycling Network's ''Top Five Gravel Events''<ref name="GCN"/> and ''Nine Coolest Races of 2018'',<ref name="GCN2">{{cite AV media |date= 31 Dec 2018|title=The GCN Cycling Race News Show: The 9 coolest races of 2018 |medium=video |language=en |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7NJVYPry50 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/b7NJVYPry50 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date= 3 Jun 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> the event is known as the '''World's Largest Gravel Road Race'''.<ref name="GCN">{{cite AV media |date= 31 May 2018|title=GCN's Top Five Gravel Events |medium=video |language=en |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JET64bxgv3E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/JET64bxgv3E |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date= 3 Jun 2018|time=1:02|publisher= Global Cycling Network (Play Sports Network/Discovery, Inc.)}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
The course is located in Barry County, Michigan near the Gun Lake Unit of Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Most years, 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.<ref> {{cite news |last=Meyerson |first=Howard |date= 21 Mar 2010|title= Cyclists take to gravel roads in Barry-Roubaix|url=http://www.mlive.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2010/03/cyclists_take_to_gravel_roads.html |newspaper=The Grand Rapids Press |location= Barry County, Michigan|access-date= 6 Jan 2015}}</ref> The race features three distinct levels of competition corresponding to different race course distances. The Beginner/Intermediate riders complete a 22-mile course, the Expert riders complete a 36-mile course, and the Elite/Pro riders complete a 62-mile course. The name "Barry-Roubaix" was selected in a naming competition; it is a reference to the famous spring classic Paris–Roubaix one day professional cycling race held in France.<ref name="2010CXM">{{cite news |last=Hancock |first=Brian |date= 29 Mar 2010|title= 2010 Barry-Roubaix: Full report, results, and photos|url=http://www.cxmagazine.com/2010-barryroubaix-full-report-results-photos |newspaper= Cyclocross Magazine}}</ref> Barry-Roubaix is held annually on the third Saturday in April unless Easter happens to fall on that weekend. Participants use a variety of bicycle types (cyclocross, mountain, road, fat), depending on course conditions and individual preferences.
==Results== Summary Results Table<ref name="BRXresults"> {{cite web |url=http://barry-roubaix.com/info/results/ |title=Barry-Roubaix: Results Summary |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= 2018|website=www.barry-roubaix.com |publisher= Kisscross Events |access-date=9 Jul 2018}} </ref> {| class="wikitable sortable" width:50%; style="font-size:80%; style="text-align:center style="background:#E6FFFB" |- ! style="width:5%;" |Year ! style="width:5%;" |Finishers ! style="width:7%;" |Male Winner (Psycho Killer) ! style="width:7%;" |Female Winner (Psycho Killer) ! style="width:7%;" |Male Winner (Killer) ! style="width:7%;" |Female Winner (Killer) ! style="width:7%;" |Male Winner (Chiller) ! style="width:7%;" |Female Winner (Chiller) ! style="width:7%;" |Male Winner (Thriller) ! style="width:7%;" |Female Winner (Thriller) |-{{center}} |2021 | |Connor Kamm |Danielle Larson |Hugo Scala |Lindsey Stevenson |Ted Schneider |Loisann Fulton |Hunter Post |Gwen Urbain |- |-{{center}} |2020 |CNX'd COVID |-{{center}} |2019 | |Michael Simonson |Cristine Thornburgh |Mat Stephens |Kae Takeshita |Jamison Sheppard |Summer Gilbert |Nate Van Belois |Kathy Braginton |-{{center}} |2018 | |Michael Simonson |Nan Doyal |Mat Stephens |Rachel Langdon |Tyler Weston |Christina Draijer |Hayden Fox |Robin Wooldridge |-
|-{{center}} |2017 |1864 |{{n/a}} |{{n/a}} |Mat Stephens |Lily Williams |Joseph Martin |Marie Voss |Andrew Sics |Angie O'Brien |-
|-{{center}} |2016 |2677 |{{n/a}} |{{n/a}} |Rudyard Peterson |Rachel Langdon |Bryce Nuiver |Marie Dersham |Alex Morton |Robin Wooldridge |-
|-{{center}} |2015 |2421 |{{n/a}} |{{n/a}} |David Lombardo |Mackenzie Woodring |Cameron Buccelato |Lindsey Kriete |Jesse Lopez Ray |Maureen O'Hare |-
|-{{center}} |2014 |2174 |{{n/a}} |{{n/a}} |Steven Broglio |Stephanie Swan |Simon Bailey |Emma Swartz |Brad Zapalowski |Peggy Hasse |-
|-{{center}} |2013 |2144 |{{n/a}} |{{n/a}} |Justin Lindine |Mackenzie Woodring |Rudyard Peterson |Cindi Bannick |Eddie Stein |Emma Swartz |-
|-{{center}} |2012 |1338 |{{n/a}} |{{n/a}} |Mike Anderson |Amy Stauffer |Jordan Diekema |Marie Dersham |Greg Brown |Katie Tomczyk |-
|-{{center}} |2011 |896 |{{n/a}} |{{n/a}} |Erik Box |Samantha Brode |Don Cameron |Kathy Everts |Trevor Smela |Sherry Martin |-
|-{{center}} |2010 |656 |{{n/a}} |{{n/a}} |Derek Graham |Mackenzie Woodring |Taylor Birmann |Julie Daher |Larry Peters |Diane Kaeser |-
|-{{center}} |2009 |248 |{{n/a}} |{{n/a}} |Michael Simonson |Mackenzie Woodring |Chris Kreple |Laura Johnson |David Vannette |Andrea Davis |-
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==History==
===2009=== Started in 2009, Barry-Roubaix's inaugural event staging took place at the historic Long Lake Outdoor Center, in Middleville, Michigan, a Barry County, Michigan community. On March 28, the 274 racers were treated to perfect conditions; cool and sunny weather prevailed.<ref name="2010CXM"/><ref name="archres">{{cite web |url=http://www.barry-roubaix.com/results/|title= Race results |year= 2011 |website=www.barry-roubaix.com |publisher= Kisscross Events|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111227083246/http://www.barry-roubaix.com/results/ |archive-date= 27 December 2011 |url-status=dead|access-date= 6 Jan 2015 }}</ref>
===2010=== For 2010, the race start/finish location moved to the Gun Lake beach area at Yankee Springs Recreation Area to accommodate the anticipated growth in attendance. On race day (March 27), the Sheriff escorted the 673 racers<ref name="archres" /> through a controlled, ''neutral roll out'' of 2.5 miles.<ref name="2010CXM"/> Racers faced sunny but cold conditions; the temperature at the time of the race start was only {{convert|34|F}} degrees, while a biting {{convert|15|mph}} wind blew out of the southeast.<ref name="2010CXM"/>
===2011=== The 2011 edition was held on March 26, in very cold conditions.<ref>
{{cite web |url=http://www.cyclingdirt.org/coverage/238601-Barry-Roubaix-The-Killer-Gravel-Road-Race/video/481329-Barry-Roubaix-Mens-Elite-65-Highlights-2011#.VJWaXV4AF8 |title=Barry Roubaix Men's Elite 65 Highlights 2011 |last1=Parsons |first1=Thom |date=29 March 2011 |website=www.cyclingdirt.org |publisher=cyclingdirt |access-date=20 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220172958/http://www.cyclingdirt.org/coverage/238601-Barry-Roubaix-The-Killer-Gravel-Road-Race/video/481329-Barry-Roubaix-Mens-Elite-65-Highlights-2011 |archive-date=20 December 2014 }}
</ref> Over 1000 participants started the race, but only 896 finished; 114 racers completed the 65 mile course (male winner: Erik Box, female winner: Samantha Brode); 564 racers completed the 35 mile course (male winner: Don Cameron; female winner: Kathy Everts); and 218 racers completed the 23 mile course (male winner: Trevor Smela; female winner: Sherry Martin).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.raceservices.com/11/brx/032611_65.html |title=65 mile results, 2011 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= 26 March 2011|website= www.raceservices.com|publisher=raceservices.com |access-date=20 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.raceservices.com/11/brx/032611_35fo.html |title=35 mile results, 2011 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= 26 March 2011|website= www.raceservices.com|publisher=raceservices.com |access-date=20 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.raceservices.com/11/brx/032611_23fo.html |title=23 mile results, 2011 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= 26 March 2011|website= www.raceservices.com|publisher=raceservices.com |access-date=20 December 2014}}</ref>
===2012=== In 2012, Barry-Roubaix: Killer Gravel Road Race served as the second of five events in the American UltraCx Championship Series (stages ranging from 80 to 115 km).<ref>{{cite AV media |people=Plite, Rick |date=25 Mar 2012 |title=Barry-Roubaix: The Killer Gravel Road Race (Promoter Recap) |medium=video |url=http://www.cyclingdirt.org/coverage/248533/video?category=recap |access-date=6 Jan 2015 |location=Hastings, MI USA |publisher=cyclingdirt.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222234214/http://www.cyclingdirt.org/coverage/248533/video?category=recap |archive-date=2015-02-22 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultracx.com/races.html |title=American UltraCX Races |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2014 |publisher=ultracx.com |access-date=7 Jan 2015}}</ref> In the weeks leading up to the race, ''kolo t.c.'' riders previewed the course, sharing elevation profiles and tips for succeeding on challenging course sections including the ''Eye of the Tiger'' climb, ''Sager Road'', and the ''Three Sisters''.<ref name="kolo2012">{{cite web |url=https://kolotc.co/2012/03/21/barry-roubaix-course-preview/ |title=2012 Barry-Roubaix Course Preview |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=21 Mar 2012 |website=kolotc.co |publisher=kolo t.c. |access-date=11 Apr 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412145542/https://kolotc.co/2012/03/21/barry-roubaix-course-preview/ |archive-date=12 April 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===2013=== Consistent with the increase in popularity of gravel road racing (also known as 'Gravel Grinders') in the United States, the 2013 event was moved again, this time to downtown Hastings, MI.<ref name="move">{{cite web |url=https://foundersbrewing.com/latest-news/2013/barry-roubaix-killer-gravel-road-race-after-party/ |title=Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race & After Party |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=15 Jan 2013 |website=foundersbrewing.com |publisher=Founders Brewing Company |access-date=11 Apr 2018 }}</ref> The new start/finish area was well received by the City, local residents and racers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bures |first=Frank |author-link=Frank Bures |date=13 Mar 2013 |title=On the Groad: Gravel riding has exploded over the past few years. Frank Bures tries to figure out where it's going -- and if that even matters. |url=http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/biking/On-the-Groad.html |newspaper=Outside Online |access-date=6 Jan 2015 }}</ref> Registration for the fifth annual Barry-Roubaix: Killer Gravel Road Race increased by almost three-fold, to 2873 registered participants.<ref name="BR2013">{{cite news |last=Molly|date= 21 Mar 2013 |title= Barry Roubaix: 62 Miles of Dirt, Gravel and Snow|url=http://www.cxmagazine.com/barry-roubaix-gravel-race-2013-schedule |newspaper=Cyclocross Magazine |location= Hastings, MI|access-date=4 Jan 2015 }}</ref> An unexpected snowstorm created unusually harsh conditions, and the race course was altered at the last minute to avoid the treacherous ''Sager Road'' two-track section.<ref name="BR2013" /> Despite the course alteration, the race almost lived up its "Killer" name, as a participant collapsed on the course but was later revived by a medical team.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ponsetto |first= Sandra|date= 28 Mar 2013 |title= Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race nearly lives up to its name|url=http://hastingsbanner.com/barryroubaix-killer-gravel-road-race-nearly-lives-up-to-its-name-p4862-84.htm |newspaper=The Hastings Banner |location= Hastings, MI|access-date=6 Jan 2015 }}</ref> The 2013 title sponsor was Founders Brewing.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=17 Jan 2013 |title=Founders Brewing Co. and Kisscross Events Host Annual Bicycle Race|url=http://www.brewbound.com/news/founders-brewing-co-and-kisscross-events-host-annual-bicycle-race |newspaper= Brewbound: Craft beer news, events & jobs|location=Grand Rapids, MI |access-date=7 Jan 2015 }}</ref>
===2014=== The 2014 edition was held on March 22; the event has been classified as the world's largest gravel road race with over 3000 participants.<ref> {{cite news |last=Chance |first=Todd |date=19 March 2014 |title=Founders Barry-Roubaix: Largest gravel road bicycle race set for Saturday |url= http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/03/largest_gravel_road_bicycle_ra.html |newspaper=mlive.com |location= Hastings, MI|access-date= 22 December 2014}} </ref><ref>
{{cite web |url=http://www.slowtwitch.com/Tech/Barry_Roubaix_Recap_4284.html |title=Barry Roubaix Recap |last1=Kopecky |first1= George|date=18 April 2014 |website=www.slowtwitch.com |publisher=slowtwitch |access-date=22 Dec 2014}} </ref><ref>
{{cite news |last=Cruikshank |first=Aaron |date= 26 Mar 2014|title=Manage Your Losses—A Barry Roubaix Race Recap |url=http://www.cxmagazine.com/manage-lossesa-barry-roubaix-race-recap |newspaper= Cyclocross Magazine |location=Hastings, MI |access-date= 7 Jan 2015 }}
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===2015=== Media coverage leading up to the 7th annual Barry-Roubaix (28 March 2015) focused on a forecast for unseasonably cold temperatures, and anticipation of a large field size and podium payouts.<ref>
{{cite news |last= Reimann|first=Andrew |date=27 March 2015 |title=2015 Founders Brewing Barry-Roubaix Gravel Race Weekend Preview |url=http://www.cxmagazine.com/2015-barry-roubaix-gravel-race-weekend-preview |newspaper= Cyclocross Magazine |location= Hastings, Michigan |access-date= 30 March 2015}}
</ref> In both the men's and women's 62 mile Open Category races, early breakaways defined the outcome of the day. 2008 Summer Paralympics Gold medalist '''Mackenzie Woodring''' (Lowell, MI) took the 2015 Barry-Roubaix Women's Open trophy with a finish time more than five minutes faster than runner-up and 2015 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships Team United States Elite Women's Team Member,<ref>
{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= 13 Jan 2015|title= USA Cycling announces 2015 world cyclocross championship squads|url=http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/01/news/usa-cycling-announces-2015-world-cyclocross-championship-squads_358182 |newspaper= velonews.com |access-date= 30 March 2015}}</ref><ref>
{{cite news |last= Reimann|first= Andrew|date= 31 Jan 2015|title= Ferrand Prevot outsprints Cant to become the new Women's Elite World Champion, Vos third after six straight titles|url= http://www.cxmagazine.com/ferrand-prevot-wins-world-championship-2015-tabor-cant-vos-elite-women|newspaper= cxmagazine.com |location=Tabor, Czech Republic |access-date= 30 March 2015 }}
</ref> Crystal Anthony (Beverly, MA). This win marked Woodring's fourth Barry-Roubaix victory in seven attempts. In contrast, Men's Open Category 2015 Barry-Roubaix Champion, '''David Lombardo''' (Crystal Lake, IL), established and held an early lead for most of the 62 mile race, but finished only 14 seconds ahead of runner-up Nathaniel Beams (Fort Collins, CO).<ref>
{{cite news |last=Reimann |first=Andrew |date=29 March 2015 |title= Two Breakaways at the 2015 Barry-Roubaix Gravel Race: Full results and interview with winner Mackenzie Woodring|url=http://www.cxmagazine.com/2015-barry-roubaix-gravel-race-full-results-interview-woodring-lombardo |newspaper=Cyclocross Magazine |location=Hastings, Michigan |access-date=30 March 2015 }} </ref>
===2016 ===
thumb|left|Permanent road signs placed throughout Barry County, Michigan, guide cyclists through all three race courses.
In January 2016, 65 permanent road signs were installed in Barry County to mark the three Barry-Roubaix course routes for race participants and recreational cyclists who visit the area to train on the course year-round.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=16 Jan 2016 |title=New signs permanently designate Barry-Roubaix race routes|url= http://hastingsbanner.com/new-signs-permanently-designate-barryroubaix-race-routes-p8457-86.htm|newspaper=Hastings Banner |location= Michigan, USA|access-date=5 Feb 2017}}</ref> The annual economic impact of the Barry-Roubaix event has grown to over US$500,000.<ref>{{cite news |last=Roelofs |first=Ted |date= 20 Jul 2016|title= As hunting wanes, Michigan must sell itself to a new outdoors generation|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/07/as_hunting_wanes_selling_michi.html |newspaper= mlive.com|location= Michigan, USA|access-date=5 Feb 2017 }}</ref>
The 2016 Barry-Roubaix was pushed back until April 16, 2016 to avoid a conflict with Easter. The later starting date presented riders with a new and virtually unheard of challenge for this race, heat. The average temperature for the 62 mile race was 70F which was a full 41 degrees warmer than the average temperature from previous year. Dry and dusty course conditions made for a fast race which took on the character of a road race with large pelotons staying together until the finish. The top four riders all had the same finishing time (2:54:56), with '''Rudyard Peterson''' <small>(Team Credit Velo-Trek; Michigan, USA)</small> winning the sprint at the line. The top nine riders came in within one second of one another. On the women's side, it was a different story with '''Rachel Langdon''' <small>(Kentucky, USA)</small> finishing almost 7 minutes ahead of Christine Thornburg <small>(Team Psimet Racing, Illinois USA)</small> with a time of 3:08:37.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cruikshank |first=Aaron |date=25 Apr 2016 |title=Riders Take on 2016 Barry Roubaix in Perfect Conditions – Race Report, Men's Open Results and Interview With Winner |url= http://www.cxmagazine.com/riders-2016-barry-roubaix-perfect-conditions-race-report-mens-open-results-interview-winner|newspaper= Cyclocross Magazine|location=Hastings, MI, USA |access-date=5 Feb 2017 }}</ref>
On 26 Jan 2017, the tourism and economic development impact of ''Barry-Roubaix'' was recognized as the event tied for ''The Destination Award'', an annual award given by the Barry County, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development.<ref name="Destination">{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=26 Jan 2017 |title=Barry County Chamber celebrates success, recognizes leaders / 1-26-17 |url=http://hastingsbanner.com/barry-county-chamber-celebrates-success-recognizes-leaders-p10025-84.htm |newspaper=The Hastings Banner |location=Hastings, Mi, USA |access-date=27 Jan 2017 }}</ref>{{clear}}
===2017=== Held March 25, 2017, the 9th edition of Barry-Roubaix was one of eight events in the ''Michigan Gravel Race Series'', a points series that debuted in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.michigangravelraceseries.com/results |title=Michigan Gravel Race Series: Schedule |date=2017 |website=www.michigangravelraceseries.com |publisher=Michigan Gravel Race Series |access-date= 5 Feb 2017}}</ref><ref name="2017 results">{{cite web |url= https://results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-28445|title=Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race 2017 |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= 25 Mar 2017|website= newtontiming.com|publisher=Newton Timing |access-date=5 Apr 2018}}</ref> The male winner of the 62 mile 'Killer' race was '''Mat Stephens''', who edged out Mac Brennen and Ansel Dickey in a sprint for the finish line.<ref name="CXM2018">{{cite news |last=Schuster |first=Zachary |date=20 Apr 2018 |title=Preview: Barry-Roubaix Brings Killer Course, Prizes to Michigan's Barry County |url=https://www.cxmagazine.com/preview-2018-barry-roubaix-michigan-gravel-race-prizes-founders-brewery |work= Cyclocross magazine|location=USA |access-date=20 Apr 2018 }}</ref> The female winner of the 62 mile race was Lily Williams.<ref name="2017results">{{cite web |url=https://results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-28445 |title=Results: Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race 2017 |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=25 Mar 2017 |website=chronotrack.com |publisher=Newton Timing |access-date= 13 Apr 2018}}</ref> The event was notable due to the freezing rain that had come in shortly after the race began.
===2018=== thumb|upright|left|Founders Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race: 10 year anniversary emblem The '''tenth anniversary''' edition of the''' ''Founders Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race'' ''' was held 21 April 2018. To commemorate this anniversary, race organizers added a longer, more challenging {{convert|100|mi|km}} race, such that four cycling races occurred simultaneously:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://barry-roubaix.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/FINAL-RACE-DETAILS-2018-v2.pdf |title=2018 Founders Barry-Roubaix Race Details: |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2018 |website=barry-roubaix.com |access-date=20 Apr 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421032507/http://barry-roubaix.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/FINAL-RACE-DETAILS-2018-v2.pdf |archive-date=21 April 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> * The Panaracer Psycho-Killer ({{convert|100|mi|km}}) * The SRAM Corporation Killer ({{convert|62|mi|km}}) * The Smith Optics Thriller ({{convert|36|mi|km}}) * The Lauf Chiller ({{convert|22|mi|km}})
The Men's 62 mile ''Killer'' race winner was 2017 winner '''Mat Stephens''' <small>(Team ''Panaracer/Stan’s NoTubes'')</small>, finishing 11 minutes faster than the previous year. The time is a new course record. Daniel Yankus <small>(Team ''Athletic Mentors/Fabri-Kal Greenware'')</small> placed second, and Timothy Rugg <small>(Team The High Roost p/b Lauf)</small> finished third. The 2018 Women's 62 mile ''Killer'' race was decided in a sprint finish, with the top three finishers' times separated by three seconds. Race winner '''Rachel Langdon''' <small>(Team Gray Goat Mobile)</small> also won in 2016. Finishing in 2:59:57, Langdon set a new course record, bettering Mackenzie Woodring's 2013 record by seven minutes. Mary Penta <small>(Team Women's Racing Project)</small> and Kae Takeshita <small>(Team Panaracer/Stan's NoTubes)</small> finished second and third.<ref name="CXM2018b">{{cite news |last=Schuster |first= Zachary|date=23 Apr 2018 |title= Langdon, Stephens Win Michigan's Fast Fast Fast 2018 Barry-Roubaix Gravel Race|url=https://www.cxmagazine.com/results-2018-barry-roubaix-gravel-race-michigan-founders |work= Cyclocross Magazine|location= Hastings, Michigan, USA|access-date= 24 Apr 2018}}</ref> Jeff Jacobi, a Grand Rapids, Michigan cyclist, completed the 36 mile ''Thriller'' gravel race on a Penny-farthing vintage ''high wheeler'' bike, raising over $10,000 (USD) for the charity Gilda's Club.<ref name="penny">{{cite news |last=Schuster |first=Zachary |date=12 May 2018 |title=Idiot on the Penny Farthing: Jeff Jacobi's Barry-Roubaix Gravel Ride for Charity |url=https://www.cxmagazine.com/penny-farthing-barry-roubaix-michigan-2018-gravel-race-jeff-jacobi |work= Cyclocross Magazine|location=Hastings, Michigan, USA |access-date=3 Jun 2018 }}</ref>
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==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [http://www.barry-roubaix.com/ Barry-Roubaix: Killer Gravel Road Race] official race website * [https://web.archive.org/web/20150912005427/http://www.ultracx.com/ American UltraCX Championship Series] * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FgDS_Uy7Mg&t=25s Full Length Race Video from 2016 62 Mile Race] * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCDRDowPKfw&t=36s Full Length Race Video from 2015 62 Mile Race]
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