Something fun for cyclists planning to come to town for KBS Week: We are once again partnering with Kisscross Events to host the annual Barry-Roubaix bicycle race, which is the largest gravel road race in the country. The event kicks off the region’s cycling season and challenges thousands of bikers against the Barry County elements, elevation, gravel, rocks, sand and mud, and possible snow and ice.
The sixth annual Barry-Roubaix, named after the classic Paris-Roubaix race in France, will begin and end in downtown Hastings, Mich., (about 40 miles southeast of Grand Rapids) on March 22. Registration is currently open at www.barry-roubaix.com.
The race begins at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. The Founders after-party and Velocity USA awards ceremony takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is free to the public. The Sweet J Band will also be on hand jamming on the awards stage from 3 to 6 p.m.
The Barry-Roubaix encourages racers of all levels and of any age by offering four racing categories, including the following:
The Hammer Nutrition Chiller, 24 miles ($60 registration per rider)
The Smith Optics Thriller, 36 miles ($60 registration per rider)
The 616 Fat Bike category, 36 miles ($60 registration per rider)
The Foundry Cycles Killer, 62 miles ($70 registration per rider)
Specialized Bikes, Freewheeler Bike Shop, Greenware and Delta Subaru are presenting sponsors of this year’s race.
For more information, please visit www.barry-roubaix.com or contact Rick Plite, Race Director, at 616.863.3291 or rickplite AT gmail DOT com.
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