F.A.Q.
Q: When is the Blackrocks Barry-Roubaix race?
April 20, 2024
March 29, 2025
April 18, 2026
April 17, 2027
Q: How do I register?
A: On Bikereg.com
Registration for the 2024 race will open November 11th at 9:00 AM ET
2023 event pricing - Register early and save!
Distance/ Registration Pricing
Entry fees & discounts:
For 2023 we will offer a discounted registration price to the first 1,000 registered riders as a way of saying thanks to our loyal riders. Sign up early and save!
18 Mile - Youth 18 and under category will be FREE
18-mile - Youth 18 and under team competition FREE
18 Mile - Adults - Starts at $60 (no price increase)
36 Mile - Starts at $70 (Youth 18 and under $30)
62 Mile - Starts at $80
100 Mile - Starts at $85
No license required.
No Day of registration
Q: Is there a race cap?
A: Yes, a total cap at 5,000 racers*
420 racers for the 100 mile Psycho
4,580 for 18, 36 and 62 mile races combined. *Youth 18 mile registration is not included in these numbers and will remain open until the published registration close window on BikeReg.
Q: What if the race sells out?
A: Once the race cap is reached the race will be considered sold out. Your options to get into the event would be to purchase an existing entry from someone looking to transfer out of the race or obtain an entry via the waitlist. Stay tuned to our social channels for sponsor giveaways, special events and promotions to gain entry!
Q: Is there a wait list?
A: Yes! Once the race is “sold out”, the wait list for all categories will open on our Bikereg registration page. You will be “in line” for the next registration transfer based on the date and time you registered for the wait list. The 18, 36 and 62 mile categories roll up into one wait list and the 100 mile rolls up into its own wait list. PLEASE NOTE THE WAIT LIST IS AUTOMATIC. YOU WILL BE CHARGED AND ENTERED INTO THE RACE IF YOU ARE NEXT ON THE LIST TO RECEIVE A TRANSFER. IF YOU END UP NOT WANTING AN ENTRY, REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE LIST.
Q: I can’t make it, How do I sell my race entry?
A: No worry, you have the option to sell your entry to another cyclist. Transfers close April 5 at 5 pm EST.
Option 1. You can sell your entry to the next person on the wait list. Go to your race registration or confirmation email and select “withdraw entry”. IF there is someone on the wait list, they will receive your entry and you’ll receive a refund to your original payment option.
Option 2. You can sell / manually transfer your entry to someone. The original registered racer finds a person to sell their registration to and works out the selling price, payment arrangement and needs the buyers email address. The original registered racer then goes into their bikereg race confirmation or account and selects “transfer registration”. Enter the email of the person buying your registration. The person transferring in gets the email, accepts the transfer, goes to bikereg and selects the category they will be racing in. A registration in any distance or category can transfer to someone looking to race a different distance or category.
Q: How can I confirm my race entry?
A: You can confirm your place on the wait list and see who has entered the race by going to the BikeReg page and checking the “Who’s Registered?” list. You will also receive a confirmation email from BikeReg.
Q: I want to change my race distance, race category, start wave, my name is spelled wrong, I forgot to add my team name, etc… Can I do that myself?
A: Yes, Until April 5th at 5pm EST. Go to your race registration or confirmation email and select “EDIT MY ENTRY” . You will have the ability to edit your registration information,
Q: What time do races start?
A: You will receive communication before the race with your exact race wave and start time. For your planning; 100 - mile 7:00AM, 62 mile 11:00AM, 36 Mile 10:00AM and 18 mile 11:15AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Q: Do you have Aid stations and what’s offered at the aid stations?
A: Yes we have stocked aid stations on all courses. Aid stations are staffed by volunteers, EMT’s and bike mechanics. Each aid station has one portajohn. Aid stations are stocked with; Gordon water, various energy products (drink mix, chews, bars, etc…), fruit and other assorted items.
Locations are as follows;
100 mile aid at miles; 41, 62 and 88
62 mile aid at miles 22, 44 and 51
36 mile aid at mile 22
18 mile aid at mile 9.3
Q: If the race doesn’t sell out will you be open for day of registration?
A: No.
Q: Where and when is Packet Pick Up?
Sunday April 14, 2024 from 1:00 - 6:00 PM
At Cannonsburg Ski Area
Address: 6800 Cannonsburg Road, Belmont, MI 49306
Friday April 19, 2024 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM
At the Hastings Ace Hardware (Basement)
Address: 200 S Boltwood, Hastings, MI 49058
and
Saturday April 20, 2024 from 5:30 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. At Ace Hardware Hastings. Please arrive early!
Q: Can I have someone pick up my packet for me?
A: NO
Everyone picking up their packet will need to show ID and sign a waiver for the packet
To avoid unnecessary race day stress, get there early!
We will have lines for pick up set by your race bib #.
Once you get your race plate, pre-purchased merchandise is listed on
the back. Go to Merchandise table to pick up your items
Q: What is the refund/cancellation policy?
A: No refund or deferring to the following year will be allowed although you can transfer your entry to another rider via BikeReg prior to the published transfer deadline **The event organizers reserve the right to delay, reschedule or cancel the race due to (but not limited to); 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 based on the situation, timing and a review of race costs.
Q: How are waves determined / created?
A: During the registration process, you’ll select the distance and your start wave based on your expected finishing time.
Q: What if I start in the wrong wave?
A: If you start in a wave before your designated wave you will receive a DQ in results. If you start in a later wave than your designated wave, you will receive a results time which includes the start time of your original start wave.
Q: How does the RACING FOR FUN category work?
A: We offer a racing for fun category for the 18 & 36 mile races. Your race is still timed but it’s the last wave of each distance to provide less rider traffic running up behind you. These categories are not eligible for race awards.
Q: How do I get race results?
A: Timing by Epic Race Timing is live and upon finishing the race you can use your smart phone to access results: www.barry-roubaix.com/info/results/
Q: What should I do if I decide to quit?
A: We recommend you ride to the nearest aid station and ask for a SAG vehicle to bring you back to the start area.
Please inform the our timing team at the finish line that you dropped out!
Q: I signed up for the 100/62/36 mile race but decided mid race I won’t make it that far. Can I ride the 62/36/18 mile course and still be timed?
A: No. You can ride back to the finish if you’d like, but you must inform the timing people that you DNF’d (Did Not Finish) the proper course. DO NOT RIDE THROUGH THE FINISH CHUTE IF YOU SHORTEN YOUR RACE! You won’t receive a timing result.
Q: Why did I receive a DQ in my results?
A: If you start in a wave before your designated wave, if you do not get a start, finish or confirmation mat reading or you rode a different distance than you registered for may be the reason for no results time. DO NOT CUT, BEND OR WRAP YOUR RACE PLATE AS THIS MAY RESULT IN NO TIME BEING REGISTERED. ANY MODIFICATIONS OR WRAPPING OF NUMBER PLATES THAT RESULTS IN TIMING ISSUES WILL NOT BE CORRECTED!
Q: What’s available after the race?
Finish line recovery tent with food and hydration
Race awards
Blackrocks Brewery Street Party with street bonfires, music and vendors from 11am-6pm Saturday. The Rotary Club of Hastings will be serving kegs of Blackrocks Brewery beer!
Mobile food trucks and some other food vendors on site
Merchandise
Q: Is camping available?
A: Yes– Clear Lake Camp, Welcome Woods Campground and Gun Lake State Park may be an option.
Q: Should I bring my family
A: Yes. Please refer to the City of Hastings things to do flyer! Downtown Hastings also has a great “main street” with shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. Merchant list coming soon
Q: What if we have a storm?
A: The race runs snow, rain or shine but in the event that we have a major record snowfall, tornado warnings or severe thunderstorms the race could be shortened, postponed or canceled with no refunds. The 62 & 36 mile Shaw and Sager Road two-track sections will ONLY be re-routed if impassable due to deep snow or severe icy conditions (this is very rare, don’t count on it haha!).
Q: What tires should I use?
A: Depends on road conditions, but 700×34 -38 gravel tires with a low tread like Panaracer GravelKings and 29” fast-rolling work good on mountain bikes
Q: I ordered some merchandise at registration. Do you mail it to me?
A: No. The merchandise will be distributed to you at packet pick-up. After you get your race number plate take it to the merchandise table to receive your items. If you ordered merchandise and are unable to attend it is up to you to contact us to make other arrangements.