Defending champions Ian Boswell and Erin O’Mara both retained their titles at the 17th edition of Barry-Roubaix on Saturday 18 April, as the world’s largest gravel road race drew another capacity field to Hastings, Michigan USA.
Boswell, a former WorldTour road professional now riding for Wahoo Specialized, won the 100-mile Psycho Killer in 5:14:52 — over 13 minutes slower than his 5:01:26 winning time in 2025, a course tweaked this year with a new eastward loop toward Nashville adding fresh mileage and bite to an already brutal day. O’Mara (Greater Flint Athletic Club) claimed her fourth consecutive women’s 100-mile title in 5:49:37, with Sheila Sherwood (Team Knights Bike Shop) second at 6:15:30 and Brynn Bowman (Stellafly) third at 6:21:58.
In the 62-mile Killer, Connor Kamm (3T/Q+M) topped the men’s field in 3:00:35, with David Brower (Db Racing) second at 3:01:30 and Judah Gustafson (Bissell ABG) third at 3:01:31. Lyllie Sonnemann (Cxd Trek Bikes) made it a successful women’s repeat, winning in 3:19:40 ahead of Gabriella Arnold (Velocio/Exploro) at 3:29:03 and Ellory Clason (Bissell ABG Cycling) third at 3:30:41.
Conditions were forgiving overhead — 58°F, blue skies and minimal wind — but the course itself was unsparing. Competitor Ted Williamson summed it up: “Totally covered in mud. The course was muddy, sandy, rocky, brutally uphill — I crashed. I had the time of my life.”
The event sold out its 5,700-rider capacity within 24 hours, with 600 riders on a waiting list. To keep things rolling smoothly, over 380 volunteers made sure competitors had everything needed, while collectively earning over $100,000 to support local organizations.
Complete 2026 Barry Roubaix results HERE
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