After last year’s cold, wet sufferfest at the Barry-Roubaix held in Barry County, Michigan, riders were treated to much nicer conditions for the 2018 edition. Temperatures warmed up just in time for the mid-April date and topped out near 60 degrees. For more on the annual race, see our preview from Friday.
With the drier conditions and warmer temperatures, times were much faster in 2018 than they were in 2017—and pretty much every other year, for that matter.
The course at the 2018 Barry-Roubaix was dry and fast. 2018 Barry-Roubaix Gravel Race © Rob Meendering Photo
The Men’s race saw a repeat winner, with gravel machine Mat Stephens (Panaracer / Stan’s NoTubes p/b Bicycle X-Change) taking the win in a close finish against home state hero Daniel Yankus (Athletic Mentors / Greenware). Timothy Rugg (The High Roost p/b Lauf and Orange Seal Cycling) rounded out the podium in third after making the trek from Arizona.
Stephens’ winning time of 2:48:13 was 11 minutes faster than his winning time in 2017 and is unofficially the new course record since the race went from 65 to 62 miles in 2012.. Only the Honey Badger / LinDiesel Justin Lindine had broken the 2:50:00 mark on the course when he did so by 12 seconds in 2013. This year, the top 22 male riders finished in under 2:50:00. Nice day indeed.
The Women’s race also crowned a two-time winner in Rachel Langdon (Gray Goat Mobile / Bullseye Total Media) of Kentucky. Langdon also set an unofficial course record with a time of 2:59:57, shattering Mackenzie Woodring’s previous best of 3:07 set in the previous “fast year” of 2013. Mary Penta (Women’s Racing Project) of Indiana and Land Run 100 runner-up Kae Takeshita (Panaracer / Stan’s NoTubes p/b Bicycle X-Change) of Illinois finished second and third, just three seconds back. The next closest woman was nine minutes behind the three leaders.
The Masters 40-50 win went to Tim Marshall (Morning Glory Cycling Club). He finished ahead of Aaron Fader (Bloomington Cycle Race Team) of Illinois and Dan Korienek (Leadout Racing) of Michigan.
The Masters 51+ saw a close finish, with four riders finishing within three seconds of one another. John Meyers (Athletic Mentors / Greenware) of Michigan took the close finish ahead of fellow Michigander Tom Linck (Leadout Racing). Mike Marchand (Panaracer / Stan’s NoTubes p/b Bicycle X-Change) rounded out the podium in third.
Scott Quiring and Christina Peek (Quiring Cycles) won the tandem race and Earl Hillaker (Grand Rapids Bicycle Company) won the singlespeed race.
Riders still had time for some fun at the 2018 Barry-Roubaix. 2018 Barry-Roubaix Gravel Race © Rob Meendering Photo
The 2018 Barry-Roubaix marked the first year of the 100-mile Psycho Killer option because, according to race director Rick Plite, 10 (years) times 10 (arbitrary number) equals 100. The inaugural 100-mile champion was Michael Simonson of Michigan for the Men and Nan Doyal of Illinois for the Women.
Top 50 finishers for the Women’s and Men’s 62-mile races are below. (The 62-miler is the “marquee” event for the Barry-Roubaix, even if the 100-mile option is a bit more crazy, at least according to the name.) For full results of all finishers, see results.chronotrack.com.
Women's Results: 2018 Barry-Roubaix Gravel Race
| Rank | Name | Bib | Time | Team/Hometown | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachel Langdon | 7199 | 2:59:57 | Gray Goat Mobile/Bullseye Total Media, KY | 29 |
| 2 | Mary Penta | 400 | 3:00:00 | Women's Racing Project, IN | 38 |
| 3 | Kae Takeshita | 531 | 3:00:00 | Panaracer/Stan's NoTubes p/b Bicycle X-Change, IL | 34 |
| 4 | Kaitlyn Patterson | 7050 | 3:09:26 | ATHLETICS MENTORS/GREENWARE USA, MI | |
| 5 | Courtney Reed Tanner | 429 | 3:17:47 | union cycling team, IL | 34 |
| 6 | Sarah Szefi | 530 | 3:17:48 | PSIMET Racing, MO | 32 |
| 7 | Wendy Zamzow-Blumerick | 602 | 3:17:48 | Sweet Bikes, MI | 44 |
| 8 | Sydney Guagliardo | 7198 | 3:20:13 | Illinois, US | 36 |
| 9 | Allison Schroeder | 7028 | 3:22:17 | PSIMET Racing, IL | 23 |
| 10 | Susan Vigland | 556 | 3:22:18 | Hagerty, MI | 49 |
| 11 | Lauren Wissman | 589 | 3:29:48 | Spidermonkey Cycling, IL | 27 |
| 12 | Megan Doerr | 650 | 3:29:56 | McLain Race Team, MI | 34 |
| 13 | Emily Kaiser | 254 | 3:31:13 | Michigan, US | 44 |
| 14 | Ashley Moore | 357 | 3:33:05 | Bloomington Cycle Race Team 62-mile, IL | 30 |
| 15 | Jessie Runnoe | 462 | 3:34:58 | Aberdeen Bike, MI | 32 |
| 16 | Lisa Markley | 7004 | 3:34:58 | Roll Models Racing, MI | 51 |
| 17 | Tara Laase-Mckinney | 283 | 3:38:10 | Michigan, US | 35 |
| 18 | Lauri Brockmiller | 65 | 3:39:59 | Michigan, US | 43 |
| 19 | Bridgett Widrig | 7043 | 3:41:18 | Hagerty, MI | 41 |
| 20 | Catherine Culkin | 643 | 3:42:26 | 3T / Q+M, MI | 25 |
| 21 | Kim Heintz | 610 | 3:42:41 | Epic Cycle and Fitness, IL | 36 |
| 22 | Dori Leib | 7001 | 3:46:55 | Wolverine Sports Club, MI | 45 |
| 23 | Sally Finkbeiner | 167 | 3:48:41 | Founders Racing, MI | 37 |
| 24 | Marie Rote | 457 | 3:48:55 | Bike Ohio, OH | 37 |
| 25 | Michelle Knight | 622 | 3:51:15 | StellaFly, MI | 44 |
| 26 | Nicole Obriecht | 379 | 3:55:20 | Titan Inertia Racing, MI | 31 |
| 27 | Laura Alagna | 6 | 3:56:59 | Union Cycling Team, IL | 31 |
| 28 | Melanie Splitgerber | 511 | 3:58:33 | Team Pull My Finger, IN | 43 |
| 29 | Laura Shields | 494 | 4:00:05 | BFF Bikes, IL | 31 |
| 30 | Ashley Cova | 104 | 4:01:51 | PSIMET Racing, IL | 29 |
| 31 | Sophie Kinkle | 264 | 4:05:59 | Grand Rapids Bicycle Company, MI | 26 |
| 32 | Sarah Williams | 582 | 4:07:31 | GDI, MI | 35 |
| 33 | Anna Henschel | 227 | 4:08:13 | The Chainlink, IL | 26 |
| 34 | Caroline Rodriguez-Nelson | 447 | 4:10:05 | INTENT 62, IL | 47 |
| 35 | Briana Greenlee | 203 | 4:10:47 | Start Line Nutrition, MI | 31 |
| 36 | Jessica Tomazic | 539 | 4:11:37 | Ohio, US | 35 |
| 37 | Catherine Neff | 372 | 4:13:06 | Summit Freewheelers, OH | 32 |
| 38 | Melissa Zammit | 601 | 4:13:17 | INTENT 62, IL | 36 |
| 39 | Christina Buerkle | 71 | 4:14:16 | Pennsylvania, US | 36 |
| 40 | Deb Ice | 239 | 4:16:19 | V02 multisport, KY | 46 |
| 41 | Cathleen Bethea | 40 | 4:18:34 | Iowa, US | 47 |
| 42 | Haley Engle | 155 | 4:20:01 | Half Acre Cycling, IL | 28 |
| 43 | Mary Ann Sedor | 485 | 4:21:41 | INTENT 62, IL | 51 |
| 44 | Lisa Hilleren | 230 | 4:24:33 | BFF Bikes, IL | 28 |
| 45 | Heather Kluch | 269 | 4:34:18 | Illinois, US | 41 |
| 46 | Olivia Beaty | 27 | 4:34:33 | Union Cycling Team, IL | 26 |
| 47 | Jaimielee Velasquez | 551 | 4:35:36 | Union Cycling Team, IL | 31 |
| 48 | Sue Swiger | 528 | 4:37:31 | Michigan, US | 39 |
| 49 | Jill Gorkowski | 197 | 4:37:31 | Michigan, US | 39 |
| 50 | Anya Bogdanets | 634 | 4:39:38 | New York, US | 31 |
Men's Results: 2018 Barry-Roubaix Gravel Race
| Rank | Name | Bib | Time | Hometown/Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mat Stephens | 518 | 2:48:13 | Panaracer/Stan's NoTubes p/b Bicycle X-Change, TX | 35 |
| 2 | Daniel Yankus | 597 | 2:48:14 | ATHLETICMENTORS / GREENWAREUSA, MI | 36 |
| 3 | Timothy Rugg | 461 | 2:48:26 | The High Roost p/b Lauf and Orange Seal Cycling, AZ | 32 |
| 4 | Nathan Williams | 581 | 2:48:36 | Bissell Advantage Benifits Group, MI | 36 |
| 5 | Rob Bell | 33 | 2:49:07 | Panaracer/Stan's NoTubes p/b Bicycle X-Change, OK | 34 |
| 6 | Jonathan Card | 80 | 2:49:08 | SPOKE LIFE CYCLES 62, OH | 53 |
| 7 | Andrew Giniat | 192 | 2:49:08 | Cyclus Sports Starlight Factory Team, NC | 26 |
| 8 | Chris Young | 599 | 2:49:08 | xXx Racing-Athletico, IL | 34 |
| 9 | Tom Burke | 74 | 2:49:08 | ATHLETICMENTORS / GREENWAREUSA, MI | 38 |
| 10 | Kirk L Albers | 8 | 2:49:08 | Ohio, US | 49 |
| 11 | Eric Hueston | 237 | 2:49:08 | To Wheels Epic Sports Performance Aylmer Express | 26 |
| 12 | Cody Kaiser | 618 | 2:49:09 | LangeTwins / Specialized, CA | 25 |
| 13 | David Reyes | 432 | 2:49:09 | Ten Speed Hero, IL | 33 |
| 14 | Rory Jack | 614 | 2:49:09 | Illinois, US | 26 |
| 15 | Thomas Kehrer | 255 | 2:49:09 | Troublemaker Cycling, IL | 27 |
| 16 | Andrew Weiland | 574 | 2:49:09 | Headwind Cycling p/b Elevator Brewing, OH | 27 |
| 17 | Bradley White | 7042 | 2:49:10 | Velo City Cycles, MI | 36 |
| 18 | Scotty Albaugh | 626 | 2:49:10 | 3T / Q+M, MI | 25 |
| 19 | Jim Maddock | 313 | 2:49:10 | xXx Racing-Athletico, IL | 26 |
| 20 | Ron Catlin | 638 | 2:49:11 | Rochester Bike Shop, MI | 30 |
| 21 | Sean Kickbush | 619 | 2:49:11 | 3T / Q+M, MI | 41 |
| 22 | Michael Sencenbaugh | 486 | 2:49:14 | Panaracer/Stan's NoTubes p/b Bicycle X-Change, GA | 33 |
| 23 | Jeffrey Johnson | 248 | 2:52:16 | Leadout Racing, MI | 27 |
| 24 | Danny Soltan | 7033 | 2:53:23 | 3T / Q+M, MI | 27 |
| 25 | Andrew Dillman | 648 | 2:56:05 | Think Green, KY | 24 |
| 26 | Chris Pollett | 409 | 2:56:35 | To Wheels Epic Sports Performance Aylmer Express | 39 |
| 27 | Cory Stange | 7035 | 2:57:20 | ATHLETICMENTORS / GREENWAREUSA, MI | 26 |
| 28 | Nick Glavac | 194 | 2:57:22 | Team Bicycle Hub, OH | 31 |
| 29 | Cody Sovis | 509 | 2:57:28 | 3T / Q+M, MI | 29 |
| 30 | Zach Andrews | 12 | 2:57:52 | Midwest devo support crew, IN | 28 |
| 31 | Jason Blodgett | 46 | 2:57:52 | Orange Seal, Kenda, Oakley, SRAM, IN | 23 |
| 32 | Wally May | 325 | 2:57:53 | Union Cycling Team, IL | 23 |
| 33 | Stu Alp | 10 | 2:57:53 | Unknown | 33 |
| 34 | Kelly Sugg | 7037 | 2:57:53 | Rochester Bike Shop, MI | 30 |
| 35 | David Steiner | 7036 | 2:57:55 | Spin/Litzler Automation, OH | 40 |
| 36 | Daniel Shamburger | 7031 | 2:57:56 | Michigan, US | 23 |
| 37 | Dirk Dejonge | 127 | 2:57:56 | Michigan, US | 35 |
| 38 | Jeremy Paul | 7019 | 2:57:57 | Ohio, US | 34 |
| 39 | Jordan Diekema | 646 | 2:58:23 | Michigan, US | 29 |
| 40 | Craig Bryant | 68 | 3:01:59 | Union Cycling Team, IL | 41 |
| 41 | Mike Aston | 14 | 3:02:00 | To Wheels Epic Sports Performance Aylmer Express | 37 |
| 42 | Tom Wallace | 565 | 3:02:00 | Union Cycling Team, IL | 46 |
| 43 | Justin Kahle | 617 | 3:02:01 | Maumee Valley Wheelmen, OH | 24 |
| 44 | Nicholas Stanko | 516 | 3:02:02 | Michigan, US | 37 |
| 45 | Jonathan Royal | 459 | 3:02:02 | RACING GREYHOUNDS, MI | 33 |
| 46 | Brian Monton | 7049 | 3:02:04 | Spindrift Cyclesports, MI | 36 |
| 47 | Luke Mullis | 363 | 3:02:29 | Michigan, US | 19 |
| 48 | Lewis Henrickson | 224 | 3:02:58 | Team Upland Brewing, IN | 31 |
| 49 | Michael Jaffray | 615 | 3:03:01 | TNR/Trilanders | 34 |
| 50 | Joshua Smith | 503 | 3:03:01 | SPOKE LIFE CYCLES 62, MI | 36 |
