Sunday, June 11, 2023

2023Funk Bottoms Gravel Final Instructions

 

2023Funk Bottoms Gravel Final Instructions

The 13th edition of the Funk Bottoms Gravel 100K/200K race will start promptly at 7:00 am for 200K and 8:00 am for 100K, and new this year the Funk Family Fun Ride at 9:00 am on June 17, 2023, 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 a large 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 that is attached to this email. 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 the left ankle.

 

6:50 Riders for 200K meeting final instructions, course notes

7:00 200K Start

7:50 Riders for 100K meeting final instructions, course notes


8:00 100K Start

8:50 Riders for the Funk Family Fun Ride meeting final instructions, course notes.

9:00 Funk Family Fun Ride Start


The race starts at the Glenmont Park entrance. There will be a short neutral roll-out this year.  Once we make the slight left onto Twp 29 it’s Funk Time. All riders are required to have a cyclo-computer that can track mileage - Yes, we will verify that you have completed the entire distance at the end.

 

Post Race

There will be a beverage ticket in everyone’s race packet.  We will have coolers full of ice-cold Yuengling, Coke, and water for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately, the Glenmont Tavern and Glenmont Store are still closed. The Buckeye Deli in Nashville will be onsite with Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Baked Beans.

 

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, Kockaround, Steadfast Fenders, Fuzzy Stitchwork’s 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. Yes, the 200K racers are allowed to stop by their vehicle between laps. 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 call your emergency contact at 11:00 Saturday night to ask if they have heard from you.

 

 The weather on Saturday looks like a chance of showers and a high of around 80. Hopefully, the forecast improves before then.

 

The Funk Bottoms Gravel race is self-supported and no outside support is allowed. 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. Several stores will be around mile 27 when the course heads through Nashville.  You also will have the option around mile 42 to head about half a 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 on the Ohio Gravel Race Series.  Racers completing the 200K will receive points toward the series.

 

Course Notes

We found out less than two weeks before the race about a culvert replacement and for safety reasons, we had to reroute the course.  Unfortunately, the reroute will add a few extra miles of pavement.  We apologize in advance for the course not meeting the usual Funk Bottoms standards for being 90% gravel.  The good news is with the reroute the distance is still the same, but I found an extra 200 feet of climbing.  

 

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.

 

 

 2023 Funk Bottoms Gravel Course

 

https://funkbottomsgravel.blogspot.com/p/maps-directions.html

 

Below are safety notes and navigational information for sections of the course to pay extra attention to and help not get lost.  

 



Mile 1 with everyone still close together pay attention.  The road looks like it goes straight, however, there is 90 left turn.

 

 



Mile 4.9 Use caution on the turn to US 62

 

 


 





Mile 7.2 Twp 31 makes a quick left then right on County Rd 6

 



Mile 8.1 Turn left on old Railbed for half mile

 



Mile 8.4 Once you get to the silver barn turn right on the tractor path 

 


 




Mile 8.4 Once you get to the silver barn turn right on the tractor path 

 



Old railbed section

 



Mile 10.6 is very sharp left on Twp 251 

 



Mile 11.4 Use caution at bottom of the hill blind intersection 251 changes to 221 after you cross 51

 



Mile 14.8 sharp right on County Rd 52. Use caution blind intersection. 

 

 



Mile 16.8 Use caution on the turn to County Rd 50

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Mile 27 Buckeye Deli food water to purchase open 8:30-10:00. 

 We are working with them to open at 8:00.



 


 

Mile 27.6 Dollar General open 8:00-10:00

 





Mile 29.1 keep straight for Twp 217

 

 



Mile 34.8 Right on Twp 256 road can be hard to spot



  

 Mile 40.6 is the intersection of 64-6-57 backward from years past.  Can be confusing.

 



Mile 42.5 Dollar General a half mile off course for food/ water to purchase

 

 

 



Mile 48.9 Use caution on the turn to County Rd 19

 

 

 



Mile 51 left on Twp 330

 

 

 


Mile 60.5 Use caution on turn to US 62

 

 

 



Mile 64 use caution two-way bike traffic, stick to the right side. 100K racers be very happy that you do not have to go out for another lap but be sure to cheer on the 200K racers as they start their second lap!

 



Finish!

 

GPX and Cue Sheet Files: updated June 7

2023 100K Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43201746

 

2023 100K GPX file https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqAUWCDOecA4wwb-5cyDoY1hG8kKzpKZ/view?usp=sharing

 

2023 200K Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43201938

 

2023 200K GPX file https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUaDvNCT0_oQbsrk2i7EOs3qeO74AYsc/view?usp=sharing

 

Overview map and printable cue sheet 

Leg      Dir       Notes  Total

                    Right on Clifton St     0.2

0.3               Slight Left on Twp 29 0.5

2.1               Right on County Rd 6 2.6

0.2               Left on Twp Rd 34      2.7

2.1               Left on US 62  4.9

0.9               Left on Twp Rd 31      5.8

1.4               Left on County Rd 6   7.2

0                  Right on ​Twp Rd 31   7.3

0.8               Left on Old RailBed   8.1

0.4               Right on drive by barn           8.5

0.1               Left on 520     8.6

0.1               Right on Twp Road 36           8.7

1.9               Sharp Left on Twp Road 251 10.6

0.8                   Keep on Twp Road 221          11.4

0.5                 Continue on Twp Road 221   12

1.9               Left on ​Twp Rd 223    13.9

0.9               Sharp Right on​ County Rd 52           14.8

0.6               Left on Twp Rd 224    15.3

1.6               Right on ​Coounty Rd 50        16.9

1.1               Left on Twp Rd 213    18

0.6               Right on ​Twp Rd 466 18.6

0.1               Left on ​Twp Rd 212    18.7

1                  Right to stay on ​Twp Rd 212 19.7

0.3               Right on Twp Rd 211 20

1                  Left on ​Twp Rd 466    21

2.2               Right on Twp Rd 467 23.2

0.8               Right on OH-179 S     24

0.8               Left on ​Twp Rd 476    24.8

1                  Right on Twp Rd 478 25.8

0.6               Right on OH-514 S     26.5

0.7               Left on Millersburg St 27.1

0.6               Right on ​Twp Rd 219 27.7

1.1               Left on Co Rd 280      28.8

0.3                 Continue on ​Twp Rd 217       29.1

0.8               Right on ​Twp Rd 218 29.8

1                  Left on Co Rd 280      30.8

0.5               Left on ​Co Rd 51        31.3

0.7               Right on ​Twp Rd 259 32

0.6               Slight Right on ​Twp Rd 257   32.6

2.2               Slight Right on Twp Rd 256   34.8

0.4               Left on ​Twp Rd 255    35.1

1.1               Left on Twp Rd 252    36.2

0.2               Right on ​Twp Rd 55   36.4

2.3               Left on ​Twp Rd 54      38.7

1.1               Right on ​Twp Rd 64   39.9

0.8                 Continue on County Rd 6      40.6

0                  Right to stay on County Rd 6 40.6

0                  Left on Twp Rd 57      40.6

1.5               Left on County Rd 620           42.1

0.4                 Continue on Co Rd 53           42.5

0.3               Right on ​Twp Rd 71   42.8

1.1               Left on Twp Rd 73      43.9

1.6               Left on ​Twp Rd 67      45.5

1.6               Right on ​Co Rd 53      47.1

0.3                 Continue on Co Rd 323         47.3

0.1               Left on Twp Rd 324    47.5

1.4               Right on Co Rd 19      48.9

0.8               Left on Twp Rd 331    49.7

0.3               Right to stay on Twp Rd 331 50

1                  Sharp Left on Twp Rd 330     51

0.7               Right to stay on Twp Rd 330 51.7

0.6               Right on Co Rd 33      52.3

1.1               Right to stay on Co Rd 33     53.4

4.5               Right on Co Rd 132    57.8

2.3                 Continue on ​County Rd 27    60.1

0.4               Left on US-62 W         60.5

0.2               Right on ​Twp Rd 24   60.7

2.1               Right on ​County Rd 6 62.8

1.1               Left on ​Twp Rd 29      63.9

Use caution 2 way traffic on 29                                

2.1               Right on ​Co Rd 25      66

0.2               Left on Galatian St     66.2

Through parking lot to bridge                      

 

 

 

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.

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There are a few intersections with limited visibility.  We will have DANGER X signs approximately 100 feet before the intersection.  

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Yuengling for scale


Additional Information

 

We would like to thank Tom Alexander, Mayor Bob 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.

Thanks to our sponsors for supporting the race again this year:

Boeshield T9

Breakaway Roasters

Chamois Butt'r

DeFeet

Fuzzy Stitchworks

Hammer Nutrition

Knockaround

Paceline Engineering

Yuengling

 

 

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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