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Race Across America, United States 9 day single stage 4,800 km (3,000 mi) TransAm Bicycle Race, United States 17-day single stage, unsupported 7,100 km (4,400 mi) Transcontinental Race, European Union 7-10 day single stage, unsupported 3,200 to 4,200 km (2,000 to 2,600 mi)
Barry-Roubaix [1] is a classic-style road/off-road cycling race featuring a variety of terrain and surfaces to test cyclists of all skill levels. Named to the Global Cycling Network's Top Five Gravel Events [2] and Nine Coolest Races of 2018, [3] the event is known as the World's Largest Gravel Road Race.
"This is a race that suits me when I'm having a good day. On the other hand, if you don't have the legs, this is the worst place you could possibly be." – Jo Planckaert, 2004 [67] "It's a circus, and I don't want to be one of the clowns." – Chris Boardman (speaking before the start on British Eurosport). [68]
The race is meant to be an urban bike ride, so riders are expecting to ride on bike lanes alongside other traffic. Road closures for the block party will run from 4 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday.
The race is also open to amateur club cyclists who race for the prizes in the secondary grades, or just to finish before the designated cutoff time. In 2009 the race start was shifted to Werribee , on Melbourne's outer south-western outskirts, and the race distance shortened to 258 kilometres (160 mi).
Authorities in the city of Show Low, Arizona said a 35-year-old male suspect fled the crash scene and was later shot and wounded by police officers.
The modified route was necessary due to the closure and severe damage to many roads in and near the park from the heavy rains during the Fall of 2006. In 2008 the Redmond Cycling Club moved back to the traditional route for the 25th anniversary of the event. The 2009 edition also featured a modified course due to a washout on Stevens Canyon Road.
A 14-year-old boy riding a dirt bike was involved in the traffic accident after riding on the wrong side of the road at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Oak Ridge Drive at about 9.49 p.m ...