RULES & INSTRUCTIONS

 
 

Welcome to the Barry-Roubaix,
please read the following information to make your race day safe and enjoyable.

 

RULES:  BARRY-ROUBAIX

  • Don’t be a jerk! Everyone’s looking to enjoy the day, don’t be “that person”

  • All race courses are open to auto traffic, and may include the occasional horse back rider. Obey all traffic laws, instructions from Sheriff Marshals and volunteer corner marshals at intersections. Only roll through if you are directed to do so. You may be asked to stop for your own safety.

  • I repeat, the course will NOT be closed to traffic and cycling rules of the road apply, i.e. stop at all stop signs, yield to cars, no more than 2 riders abreast and do not cross yellow center line. Violations could be penalized by disqualification

  • 100-mile riders: A rear blinking light is REQUIRED equipment for safety. With a sunrise start it’s important to be visible on course.

  • Number plates must be handlebar mounted. To reduce scoring errors and issue; DO NOT CUT, FOLD, WRAP OR BEND YOUR PLATE!!!!! Number plates will have a disposable timing chip attached to the back. Also only place your plate on the bars; Not on your back, hydration pack, pocket, etc. Any scoring errors resulting from a modified or improperly mounted (read: wrapped on the head tube) number plate will NOT be corrected.

  • 62 and 100 Mile cut-off time:
    For your safety we have the following cut-off times in place:

    • 100 mile racers @ McCallum Church (mile 41) - 11:30 AM

    • 100 mile racers @ Cedar Creek Church (mile 62) - 1:15 PM

    • 62 mile racers @ Cedar Creek Church (mile 44) - 3 PM

    • 100 mile racers @ Pierce Cedar Creek Aid (mile 88) - 4 PM

  • Note: chip timing equipment will be pulled around 5-5:30pm as we need to re-open Green St. (M-37) to traffic. If you finish after that time you may not get a finish result.

  • Be aware that corner marshals and sheriffs will not stay at their post until the very last rider. Once the “majority” of racers have passed they will leave, at this point you can still follow the course markings but no one will be stopping traffic for you. Follow the rules of the road.

  • If you didn’t complete your registered race distance, do not cross the finish line and inform the timing team for results accuracy.

  • Any physical altercations will result in disqualification.

  • Cheaters aren’t welcome. If you’ve been found guilty of cheating/doping by USAC or other races, we have the right to deny you from racing and will remove you from results listings if caught in a year you raced BRX.

  • The event organizers reserve the right to delay, reschedule or cancel the race due to, but not limited to include; weather, emergencies and any unforeseen situations that may put at risk the safety of the racers, spectators, volunteers and general public. No refunds will be provided, however the race organizers may offer registrants a partial refund or credit to a future race.

  • ANSI approved helmets are mandatory

  • Currently we do not allow E-bikes. We are evaluating ways to safely integrate them into our event in the future.

  • Recumbents, elliptical bikes, three wheeled bikes, or trailers are not allowed at the event. This rule does not apply to Para-cycling equipment.

  • No ear buds / music allowed

  • All bicycles much be equipped with at least 1 hand operated brake.

  • No tri-bars or aero bars allowed in 18, 36 or 62 mile events (EXCEPTION: They ARE allowed for the 100-mile Psycho Killer)

  • Motor pacing is not allowed

  • If you can not ride a steep hill or loose sand, stay to the far right so others can pass by while riding

  • Littering of any kind is not allowed and will be grounds for disqualification

  • Starting in the wrong wave will result in disqualification! Do NOT line up in the wave in front of yours in an attempt to get a front row spot in your registered wave. We will remove your number plate if you’re caught doing this!

  • Family and friends; to reduce vehicle traffic on the course please keep cars completely off race route roads. Especially stay off Sager Rd during the race. Do not even think of driving or parking there!

  • Riders are not allowed to receive support or hand-ups from family/friends/crews on the course. You must rely on the aid stations available on course. If you have specific nutrition/items that you require during the race you will need to carry them with you.

  • Unregistered riders are not allowed to ride with race participants

INSTRUCTIONS:  BARRY-ROUBAIX  

  • Race start times and waves: The 100 mile race starts at 7 AM EST.
    The 36 mile race waves begin at 10 AM. The 62 mile race waves begin at 11 AM. The 18 mile race waves begin at 11:15 AM. Your race wave & start times will be published and communicated race week as well as on the back of your number plate. Make sure you know your start wave. 

  • Please ride smart, your life and the well being of others is more important than this race!

  • In an effort to reduce as much auto traffic as possible on the course, we ask that no family, friends, teammates….. are driving the course to provide support or spectating

  • In the event of an on course emergency, call or text 911 or locate a corner marshal or sheriff

  • Race officials reserve the right to delay the start if unsafe weather conditions are present

  • We will provide sweep vehicles if you need a ride back to the finish line due to injury or mechanical but it may be several minutes before you get a lift. They will not be carrying a full assortment of repair items so carry your own repair items and know how to use them

  • You may request to have family or friends pick you up in the event you DNF, but we ask that friends and family do not drive on the course or provide support on course or at aid stations to reduce traffic and congestion (it’s one of the World’s Largest Gravel Road Races!!).

  • Please let race officials know if you drop out. Everyone must be accounted for

  • Immediately exit the finish chute after crossing the line to make room for other finishers.

  • Estimated Awards ceremony times:

    They may change based on results timing but please be ready so you don’t miss your podium!

    18 mile awards held around 2:00 pm
    36 mile awards held around 2:45 pm
    62 mile awards held around 3:30 pm
    100 mile awards will take place around 4:15 pm.

  • No beer or alcohol is allowed outside of the after-party fencing.

  • We are not responsible for citations issued by a sheriff for not following the rules of the road

  • We are not responsible for damaged or stolen bikes. Lock them up!

  • Electronic results are furnished by Epic Race Timing. Live Results are available online immediately after you finish however these results should be considered unofficial as they are under review.

  • When PRINTED results are posted riders will have 15 minutes to contest or dispute results. After that results are official / final.

  • The race is scored as a shot gun start. Your time starts when the wave starts and not when you cross the start mat.

  • Please attend the awards if you’re a top finisher in your race category

  • Team tent space is limited along the race chute. Tent space is called out on the event area map. Space is on a first come first serve basis and no reservations are allowed. You can start setting up tents anytime after 1 PM on Friday race week. ** Bring weights to hold down your tent. No stakes are allowed in the asphalt.