The Funk 100\200 will be on Saturday June 27, 2015.
The 15th Funk Bottoms Gravel 100K\200K - Ohio's Toughest Gravel Grinder! June 14, 2025 Glenmont, OH
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
2014 Fall Funk 50
The Fall Funk 50 will take place Sunday October 5th at 10:00. We will be starting from Lake Park in Big Prairie. Bing Maps directions to Lake Park.
There
will be some new sections of gravel that may end up in next year’s funk
100\200. This will be a no
drop group ride, and I will have cue sheets and maps if you feel the need to
cut ride short. There will be a store in Killbuck (mile 21) with food and
the natural spring in Glenmont (mile 33).
Course route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6103081
Slight L TWP Hwy 508 | 0.1 |
Turn R TWP Rd 473 | 2.8 |
Turn L TWP Rd 478 | 3 |
Turn R OH-514 | 4.5 |
Turn L TWP Hwy 503 | 4.7 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 501 | 5.6 |
Turn L TWP 217 | 7.5 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 218 | 7.8 |
Turn R Co Rd 280 | 8.8 |
Sharp L TWP Hwy 221 | 9.3 |
Cross Hwy 51 | 12.6 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 252 | 13.5 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 55 | 15.3 |
Turn L TWP Hwy 54 | 17.6 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 64 | 18.7 |
Turn L Co Rd 621 | 20.5 |
Continue W Front St | 20.8 |
Turn R S Main St | 20.8 |
Turn L Purdy St | 21.1 |
Turn R Railroad St | 21.2 |
Turn R US-62 W | 21.6 |
Turn L Co Hwy 53 | 22.1 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 71 | 22.4 |
Turn L to stay on TWP Hwy 71 | 23.9 |
Turn R to stay on TWP Hwy 71 | 24.6 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 67 | 26.2 |
Turn R TWP 130/TWP 324 | 26.5 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 28 | 27.1 |
Turn R US-62 E | 28.6 |
Turn L TWP Hwy 34 | 28.8 |
Turn R Co Hwy 6 | 30.9 |
Turn L Twp 29 | 31.1 |
Slight R Co Hwy 25 | 33.2 |
Turn L Galatian St | 33.5 |
Turn L OH-520 W/Main St | 33.6 |
Turn L on TWP Hwy 20 | 35.3 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 225 | 35.6 |
Turn L Co Hwy 50 | 36.7 |
Turn L TWP Rd 213 | 38.8 |
Turn L TWP Hwy 228 | 39.1 |
Turn R Co Hwy 22 | 40.3 |
Turn R TWP Hwy 213 | 41.7 |
Turn L TWP Hwy 466 | 42.7 |
Turn L TWP Hwy 212 | 42.8 |
Turn R TWP Rd 211 | 44.1 |
Turn L TWP Hwy 466 | 45.1 |
TWP 466 becomes TWP 465 | 49.1 |
Turn L OH-179 N | 49.1 |
Turn R Co Rd 100 | 49.5 |
Finish | 50.4 |
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
2014 Funk Bottoms Gravel Winners
Jason Blodgett Men's 100K
Alex Valigosky Single Speed
Sandy Sherry Women's 100K
Scott Morman Men's 200K
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
2014 Funk Bottoms 100K\ 200K Final Instructions
2014 Funk Bottoms 100K\ 200K Final Instructions
This is common sense stuff, but needs to be mentioned. There are several things folks must do on a gravel ride that will keep themselves and others safe which will ensure a fun and rewarding experience.
Thanks to the Pirate Cycling League for the Gravel Etiquette and the inspiration for the event.
Important Funk Bottoms100\200 information and final instructions. The race will be 100K or 200K on each 65 mile loop riders can expect paved, chip & seal, gravel, and dirt roads with over 6,500 feet of climbing expect some new sections of gravel along with roads that have been on the Funk Bottoms race since 2011.
The race will start at 8:00 am sharp at The Lakeville Boosters Park 8587 Ohio 179 Lakeville, OH 44638
7:15-7:50 Rider check-in, map & cue sheet to be handed out. Shirts will be available for purchase at start for $12.
7:55 Rider meeting final instructions, course notes
8:00 Race starts
Awards will be given to the overall winner in Men's 100K, Women's 100K, Men's 200K, Women's 200K and Single Speed. Winner's will be given awards when they finish.
There have been a few inquiries about race day registration. Yes you can register the day of the race, please send an email to funkbottomsgravel@gmail.com if you plan on racing.
There will be additional parking in the town of Lakeville about 1/2 mile from the start.
The race will start at 8:00 am sharp at The Lakeville Boosters Park 8587 Ohio 179 Lakeville, OH 44638
7:15-7:50 Rider check-in, map & cue sheet to be handed out. Shirts will be available for purchase at start for $12.
7:55 Rider meeting final instructions, course notes
8:00 Race starts
Awards will be given to the overall winner in Men's 100K, Women's 100K, Men's 200K, Women's 200K and Single Speed. Winner's will be given awards when they finish.
There have been a few inquiries about race day registration. Yes you can register the day of the race, please send an email to funkbottomsgravel@gmail.com if you plan on racing.
There will be additional parking in the town of Lakeville about 1/2 mile from the start.
Leg | Dir | Notes | Total |
0.9 | ← | Slight L to stay on Co Rd 100 | 1 |
1.1 | → | Sharp R on TWP Rd 508 | 2.1 |
2.7 | → | R on TWP Rd 473 | 4.8 |
0.2 | ← | L on TWP Rd 478 | 5 |
1.6 | → | R on OH-514 S | 6.5 |
0.1 | ← | L on TWP Rd 503 | 6.7 |
0.9 | → | R on TWP Rd 501 | 7.6 |
1.8 | ← | L on TWP Rd 217 | 9.4 |
0.5 | → | R on TWP Rd 218 | 9.8 |
1 | → | R on Co Rd 280 | 10.8 |
0.5 | ← | L on TWP Rd 221 | 11.3 |
3.3 | ↑ | Cont on TWP Rd 251 | 14.6 |
0.8 | ↑ | Cont on TWP Rd 36 | 15.4 |
0.1 | → | R on TWP Rd 252 | 15.5 |
1.9 | → | R on TWP Rd 55 | 17.3 |
2.3 | → | R on TWP Rd 54 | 19.6 |
0.6 | → | R on OH-520 W | 20.3 |
1.5 | ← | L on TWP Rd 31 | 21.8 |
0.8 | → | R on Co Hwy 6 | 22.6 |
1.7 | → | R on TWP Rd 29 | 24.2 |
2.1 | ← | Sharp L on Co Rd 25 | 26.4 |
2.1 | ← | R on Co Hwy 6 | 28.4 |
0 | ↑ | Cont on Co Rd 25 | 28.4 |
1.7 | ↑ | Cont on TWP Rd 13 | 30.2 |
← | L on Co 5 for 100 yards | 31.2 | |
TAKE PATHON RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD | |||
1.1 | → | R on Holmes County Trail | 31.3 |
4.8 | ← | L on Clifton St | 36.1 |
0.1 | ← | L on Galatian St | 36.2 |
0.1 | ← | L on OH-520 W/Main St | 36.3 |
0.4 | ← | L on TWP Rd 14 | 36.7 |
2.8 | → | R on TWP Rd 32 | 39.5 |
0.5 | → | R on Co Hwy 75 | 40.1 |
0.2 | ← | L on TWP Rd 17 | 40.3 |
1.8 | → | R on Co Rd 77/Brinkhaven Rd | 42.1 |
1.3 | → | R on OH-514 N/Nashville Rd | 43.4 |
0.5 | → | R on Heaton | 43.9 |
0.7 | ↑ | Cont on TWP Rd 15 | 44.5 |
0.7 | ← | L on TWP Rd 16 | 45.2 |
1.3 | → | Slight R on OH-520 E | 46.6 |
0.6 | ← | L on TWP Rd 20 | 47.2 |
0.9 | ← | L on TWP Rd 225 | 48.1 |
1 | → | R on Co Rd 50 | 49.1 |
1.1 | ← | L on Co Rd 52 | 50.2 |
2 | ← | L on TWP Rd 224 | 52.2 |
1.6 | → | R on Co Rd 50 | 53.8 |
1.1 | ← | L on TWP Rd 213 | 54.9 |
0.3 | ← | L on TWP Rd 228 | 55.2 |
1.2 | → | R on Co Hwy 22 | 56.4 |
0.7 | → | R to stay on Co Hwy 22 | 57.1 |
0.6 | → | R toward TWP Rd 213 | 57.7 |
0.1 | → | R on TWP Rd 213 | 57.8 |
0.9 | ← | L on TWP Rd 466 | 58.7 |
0.1 | ← | L on TWP Rd 212 | 58.9 |
1 | → | R to stay on TWP Rd 212 | 59.8 |
0.3 | → | R on TWP Rd 211 | 60.1 |
1 | ← | L on TWP Rd 466 | 61.2 |
4 | ← | L on OH-179 N | 65.1 |
The Funk 100/200 is a self supported event you must be prepared for any mechanical or nutrition needs. No outside support is allowed. There will be a park at approximately mile 36 in Glenmont that will have water. The course will NOT be marked, and open to normal vehicle traffic. Expect to encounter cars, trucks, horses, farm equipment and ATV's along the course at any time. Any racer doing the 200K race starting the second lap after 7 hours must have lights with them. A cue sheet will be distributed prior to the event. 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. Additional course notes, videos, maps can be founds here.
Questions, comments, concerns? Post here or send me an email funkbottomsgravel@gmail.com
Questions, comments, concerns? Post here or send me an email funkbottomsgravel@gmail.com
Gravel Etiquette & Safety
This is common sense stuff, but needs to be mentioned. There are several things folks must do on a gravel ride that will keep themselves and others safe which will ensure a fun and rewarding experience.
- Stay to the right and don't ride in the opposite lane especially up climbs/rollers! If I catch or even hear of anyone riding in the opposite lane up a climb, they will be disqualified. No questions asked. Why? If a vehicle comes blasting over the top, you and/or everyone behind you will most likely get hurt and/or killed. Not cool. Stay to the right. Stay to the right. Stay to the right.
- Remain attentive to your surroundings! Please keep your head up and be sure to be on the look out for traffic, dogs/animals, loose gravel, wheel sucking ruts or cracks in bridges, soft sand, large white rock, or anything else that can potentially take you or someone else down. Look at your cue sheet when it is safe. If you need to stop to view the cue sheet, stop. There's no time limit on this bad daddy.
- Call things out! If you see or go through something sketchy be sure warn your colleagues by calling it out and pointing to it if you can safely do so. Yes, you can say "car up" on a gravel ride. In fact, it's the courteous thing to do. Also when passing, please do so at a safe juncture and kindly and loudly proclaim "on your left". If you plan on slowing or stopping be sure the folks behind you are aware prior to taking action.
- Stop if someone needs help! This is all about fun folks. So if you see someone stopped or in need of assistance, please ask if they need help and offer a helping hand if possible. The bike Gods will smile upon you if you do.
- Let the dust settle if you get dusted! If you get dusted by a vehicle, and this is highly likely right now do to the lack of moisture recently, slow down and let the dust settle. First off this will prevent a potential collision from another vehicle traveling through the dust cloud who is unable to see you until it's too late. Secondly it's a lot better on your lungs, trust me.
- Keep a straight line and call out/signal when changing position! If you find yourself in a group or even with another rider, please keep a straight line and avoid dramatic lines changes. Also signal with your hand or call out when you plan on making changes in your line. The crushing of gravel is louder than you think and you may not hear a rider behind or even beside you on occasions.
- Don't be a dick! If I hear of any dickish behavior by any rider, they will be disqualified. Remember this ride is about fun.
- Obey the traffic laws!Please obey all traffic laws. That includes stopping at stop signs, signaling when turning.
- Come prepared!First off, be sure to have everything you need to ensure you can deal with a mechanical issue (broken chain, flat tire, etc.). Secondly, plan your food and fluid consumption needs prudently. So bring some cash along! The minimal things you should have on you during the ride include: helmet, eye protection, , a minimum of two water bottles or a hydration pack, snacks, cyclocomputer, tools, tubes, cell phone, cue sheet holder, your wits and climbing legs!
Friday, June 20, 2014
Hammer Nutrition Support
Hammer Nutrition has shipped a nice little care package for the Funk 100\200. There will be Hammer Heed available at the start, and each rider will receive a Hammer Gel and sample pack of Endurolytes.
Visit this link to learn more about Hammer Nutrition and save 15% off your first order
Visit this link to learn more about Hammer Nutrition and save 15% off your first order
Monday, June 9, 2014
Ride'em Kwick=Cook'em Kwick
Just
in case you want to pack up the back pack and escape life's realities, you'll
have a stove to take with you too.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
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