2022 Funk Bottoms Gravel Final Instructions
The 12th edition of the Funk Bottoms Gravel 100K/200K race
will start promptly at 7:00 am for 200K and 8:00 am for 100K on June 18, 2022,
at the Glenmont Village Park 108 Main Street, Glenmont, OH 44628 Google maps
directions can be found here
Race Day Parking
Race day parking is available at the park and at the school next
to the park. This year we have our largest turnout yet for the Funk
Bottoms Gravel. Racers from 13 states are registered, thanks to everyone
that signed up! Please carpool if possible. No parking on the main roads
leading into or out of town. Park
in an orderly fashion at the park. Do not take up multiple spaces. Make room
for other vehicles. The Village of Glenmont has been more
than welcoming to us, so please be respectful and clean up after yourself when
leaving.
Arrive early to pick up race packets. Both races will start on
time at 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM SHARP!
- See Road Closures if you are running late. You will not be
able to pass through until after racers have gone through.
Friday early check-in at Glenmont Park 6-8
Race Day Schedule
5:30-7:45 Rider check-in, There will be no race day registration or
category changes the deadline was last Friday. Everyone, please bring a
signed waiver. You will receive a number that
must be visible on the front of your bike, a course map & cue
sheet along with some Hammer Fizz and Hammer Gel. The timing chip
will be placed around your left ankle.
6:50 Rider for 200K meeting final instructions, course notes
7:00 200K Start
7:50 Rider for 100K meeting final instructions, course notes
8:00 100K Start
The race starts at the Glenmont Park entrance. There will be a short neutral
roll-out this year. Once we make the slight right on to Twp 20 it's Funk Time. All riders are required to
have a cyclocomputer that can track mileage - Yes, we will verify that you
completed the entire distance at the end.
Post Race
Awards will be given to the top 3 in Men's 100K, Men’s 100K
Masters, Women's 100K, Women’s 100K masters, Single Speed 100K, Men's 200K,
Men’s 200K Masters, Woman’s 200K, Women’s 200K Masters and Single Speed
200K. The top 3 in each category will receive a custom
trophy. There will also be merchandise from our sponsors for the top
3. Thanks to DeFeet, Hammer Nutrition, Kenda Tire, Steadfast Fenders,
Fuzzy Stitchworks and Yuengling.
For the 200K racers, any racer doing the 200K race starting
the second lap after 6.5 hours (1:30) must have lights with them. There
is a cutoff of 7.5 hours (2:30) for 200K racers to start the second lap. You
cannot decide after the race starts that you will be doing the 100K, if you do
not start the second lap it will be counted as a DNF. You must ride over the
timing loop when starting the second lap. Please let us know when going out for the second lap so we can keep track of everyone. Additionally, if you cut short and
drop out inform us. We don’t want to be
calling your emergency contact at 11:00 Saturday night asking if they have
heard from you.
The weather looks good for Saturday with a chance of
showers in the afternoon and a high around 80. The Funk Bottoms Gravel race is
self-supported and no outside support is allowed. There will be a creek
crossing less than half a mile from the finish. We will bypass the creek
for safety reasons if heavy rain. There
is no SAG, you
are responsible for you.
A little clarification on outside support. The course is
designed for the racers to be as self-sufficient as possible. There will
be a secret checkpoint that will be stocked with Hammer Nutrition products. The
location of the secret checkpoint will be announced in the morning. There will
be several stores around mile 30 when the course heads through Warsaw.
You also will have the option around mile 53 to head about half mile off course
for a Dollar General in Killbuck. The intention is to make the race fair for
everyone since some people will travel to the race alone, and not be able to
get hand ups along the course. There is no formal SAG, however if you
have a medical problem or major mechanical there would be no problem getting
outside assistance. We have picked up racers in a final sweep late in the
evening in the past. I normally try to ride with $40 cash with me when in the
area. $20 for food and water at small-town stores and $20 if things go horribly
wrong and I need to pay someone gas money since cell phone service is sketchy
along the course. You will find that the people in the area are very friendly.
Gravel Angles are allowed to set up an open oasis along the course.
Ohio Gravel Race Series
The Funk Bottoms Gravel 200K is stop #4 of the Ohio Gravel Race
Series.
Racers completing the 200K will receive points for the series.
Course
Notes
The course will be marked at all intersections where you
turn. The color of the course markings will match the cue sheet supplied
on race day. Think like a pirate as you navigate the gravel seas of Ohio and
you will understand the course markings. Expect to encounter farm dogs, cars,
trucks, horses, farm equipment and ATV's along the course at any time. If you
encounter someone on horseback or an Amish buggy, please approach with care so you
don’t spook the horse.
2022 Funk
Bottoms Gravel Course notes
https://funkbottomsgravel.blogspot.com/p/maps-directions.html
Mile 3.5
choose middle road for Twp 16
Mile 3.5
choose middle road for Twp 16
Mile 11
Mile 19.2 and 20 use caution blind corners
Mile 29 and mile 33 two way traffic
Mile 37.9 no sign for left on Twp 34, road looks like a driveway
Mile 37.9 no sign for left on Twp 34, road looks like a
driveway
Mile 53.5 Dollar General 1/2 mile off course for food water
to purchase
Mile 55.2 intersection of Co Rd 6 and OH 520
Mile 63 use caution at the
bottom of TWP 36
Mile 64.1 Entrance to
Railbed right after turn on 31
The rock
yard at Briar Hill will be marked.
Mile 66.3 Creek crossing
To finish, cut through the
parking lot, and across the bridge to finish.
Course Markings
Don't rely on course markings as the locals may remove them
after the course has been marked. Each rider will receive a map and cue
sheet that will be accurate.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_and_starboard
Port Turn
Starboard Turn
Additional Information
We would like to thank Tom Alexander, Mayor Turner, The Village of Glenmont,
and The Holmes County Parks, Briar Hill Stone for everything they have done
this year to help us with the race.
Unfortunately, the Glenmont Tavern and Glenmont Store which have
hosted racers for the past few years will be closed due to the unexpected
recent passing of the owner. The Buckeye Deli in Nashville will be onsite
from 1:00-5:00 with smoked chicken dinners for $10 Cash only.
Hammer Nutrition has been sharing Fueling Tips with everyone for
the past few weeks. You
can use code 81989 to save 15% off your first order.
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