Barry-Roubaix takes place on Sat, Apr 17, 2027 in Hastings, United States. The main route is 160.9 km.
- Date
- Sat, Apr 17, 2027
- Start
- Hastings 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 160.9 km
- Climbing
- 2,134 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 28-week plan to Barry-Roubaix
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Like the classic it is named after, Barry-Roubaix tests riders across rolling gravel roads, pavement, rough two-track, rocks, sand, mud, and potentially snow and ice through the scenic roads of Barry County, Michigan.
What this race demands
Barry-Roubaix demands sustained power and technical resilience across a long distance of mixed unpaved surfaces in variable April conditions.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 160.9 kilometers over several hours requires a high aerobic ceiling and efficient pacing to maintain steady output across the long course.
Surface adaptability
Riders must handle rolling gravel roads, pavement, rough two-track, rocks, sand, mud, and potentially snow and ice, demanding continuous bike-handling focus.
Climbing resilience
Accumulating 2134 meters of elevation gain across the route requires repeatable efforts on rolling hills throughout the extended duration.
A target of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrate per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across an event of this expected duration.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
6:45–8:05
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Barry-Roubaix is 28 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base16 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 24, 2027 – Mar 6, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 7, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 10, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 11, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Barry-Roubaix?
Barry-Roubaix takes place on Sat, Apr 17, 2027 in Hastings, United States.
How long is Barry-Roubaix?
The main route is 160.9 km.
What does Barry-Roubaix demand?
Barry-Roubaix demands sustained power and technical resilience across a long distance of mixed unpaved surfaces in variable April conditions.
How much climbing does Barry-Roubaix have?
Barry-Roubaix has 2,134 m of climbing.
Who is Barry-Roubaix for?
Barry-Roubaix is open to all participants.
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