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FAQS

Q: Where do I register?
A: Register online at: https://www.bikereg.com/boulder-roubaix-road-race.

Q: Will there be Race Day Registration?
A: Registration opens at 7:00am and closes 45 minutes before the start time of each field.

Q: Are there hotel accommodations?
A: There are no sponsored hotels as part of the race weekend. There are plenty of hotels in the Boulder / Longmont area.

Q: Do I have to pay to enter Boulder Reservoir?
A: Entry to Boulder Reservoir is free before 9AM. After 9AM, entrance fees are $5/person or $10/car.

Q: Do I need a timing chip on race day?
A: Yes if you want to be scored in the event you will need a timing chip.

Q: Where / when can I pick up Race # & timing chip?
A: Race # / timing chip pickup locations:

  • Thur. April 23, 5:00pm to 8:30pm, @ Vecchio’s Bike Shop, 2725 Iris Ave, Boulder. (View on Map)

Q: When does Number Pick-up close on Race Day for Preregistered racers?
A: 45 minutes before your start-MANDATORY because of chip timing

Q: What if it snows or there is inclement weather on Sunday April 26th ?
A: Keep an eye on this site, dbcevents facebook and twitter pages for updates if inclement weather is predicted or another pandemic prevents the event from happening. If the weather forces the race to not be held in 2026, you will get 80% of your entry fee back. Please be advised it will take dangerous weather conditions for Boulder Roubaix to be cancelled. There will be no make up event.

Q: What if I have never raced before ?
A: No problem, there is a CAT 5 race for beginner women and men. There are two waves for men:  SM 5, under 35 and Masters Cat 5 35 and over. Women have 1 group to race in. You can also find information at usacycling.org.

LICENSES:

USA CYCLING: You must have a USA Cycling license to race. Annual licenses available at www.usacycling.org.

USA Cycling is introducing a “introductory” rate for New and USA Cycling members 3+ years removed (have not held a license since 2021). When purchasing an annual license from

  • Junior licenses free here.
  • 1-Day Beginner license: $15
    • Only for Cat 5 Men/Women who have never previously held a USAC license with a higher category.
    • Can be purchased online when registering.

USAC 1-Day Experienced license: $35, If your categories prohibit you from entering a race with a beginner one-day license (cat 1 mountain bike and anything but cat 5 for road, track and cyclo-cross), you can purchase the experienced one-day license for $35. The experienced one-day license is only available through BikeReg.com.

USA Cycling waiver must be signed by all racers or parent/guardian for anyone 18 or under.