WELCOME TO THE KILLER GRAVEL ROAD RACE….

The First Annual BARRY-ROUBAIX March 28th 2009
Barry County, Michigan
Presented by KISSCROSS EVENTS

Michigan’s 2009 cycling race season kicks off this year with The Killer Gravel Road Race- The First Annual Barry-Roubaix! Like the classic it’s named after, Barry-Roubaix will test riders against 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 over its 31 mile loop.

· A classic road/off road race featuring a variety of terrain and surfaces to test all your cycling skills. Cyclocross, Mountain, Road, Single-Speeds, Fixies and Tandems are all welcome.
· The course will be determined according to conditions just prior to the race start. Maps will not be available for pre-riding the course. The course will have three options and will be marked by colored arrows that match your number plate. Example: 19 milers will have Blue number plates and Blue arrows to follow and 31/62 milers will have Yellow number plates and Yellow arrows to follow (62's must complete 2 laps). Course marshals will NOT be at every corner or intersection.
· Rules of the road apply i.e. stop at stop signs, yield to cars, no more than 2 riders abreast, etc. The course will NOT be closed to traffic and does not have a rolling escort, no yellow-line crossing, open-course road racing rules will apply. Violations will be penalized by disqualification.
Where is Barry-Roubaix?
· Middleville, Michigan –Long Lake Outdoor Center
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Who is Barry-Roubaix for?
· Cyclists and racers of all kinds and performance levels (no license required) that want to start their season with a real challenge and adventure – plus a lot of fun!
o Cat 1-2 Elite (any bike)– 2 laps / 62 miles*
o Cat 3-4-5 Sport/Expert (any bike) – 1 lap / 31 miles*
o Citizen/Beginner (any bike) – 1 lap / 19 miles*
o Single Speed – 1 lap / 19 miles or 1 lap / 31 miles*
o Fixies – 1 lap / 31 miles*
o Tandem- 1 lap / 31 miles
o * Distances are approximate depending on finale course designation made prior to race start and we reserve the right to combine low category fields.

What else can I expect at Barry-Roubaix?
· Warm chili and cold beer will be waiting for all the racers after they cross the finish line and begin the first annual post Barry Roubaix celebration!
· Trophies to each first place racer, medals to second and third place racer. Assorted prizes and a raffle.
· Championship Timing by Gault Race Management

How do I register for Barry-Roubaix?
· You can pre-register January 1st 2009 until March 21st through BIKEREG.com (insert logo and link)
· Pre-registration entry fee: $30,35,40
· Day-of entry fee is an additional $10
· On-Site heated Cabins are also available through Long Lake Outdoor Center. http://www.yankeesprings.biz/Contact Doc at 1-269-838-6465 to reserve your cabin in advance.