Thursday, December 22, 2016

2017 Registration Information

Registration for this years Funk Bottoms Gravel 100k\ 200K is open.



The 7th edition of the Funk Bottoms Gravel will take place on June 24th at 8:00 am in Lakeville, OH.


Who said Ohio is flat? The climbing fun will continue for the 7th year.  The ever-growing Funk Bottoms Gravel will once again challenge cyclists to Ohio’s Toughest Gravel Grinder. Two races, one brutal course!  A one lap 100K race and for the ultimate challenge, a double lap 200K race. The course will take riders through some of Ohio's most scenic roads.  On each lap, riders will be challenged with over 7,000 feet of vertical climbing! Road conditions are a mix of paved, chip & seal, gravel, and dirt roads. The Funk 100K/200K is a self-supported event and riders must be prepared for any mechanical and nutritional needs. No outside support is allowed. Our good friends at Hammer Nutrition will once again be providing support with Hammer HEED before the race, and at the secret checkpoint. The Preliminary course has been scouted. As usual the course will have sections from the previous years races along with some new sections. Racers will go through Glenmont this year early around mile 13 and another town around mile 40.   This is a cue sheet race. The course is NOT marked, and the roads are open to normal traffic in the area.  Expect to encounter cars, trucks, horses, buggies, farm equipment, ATV's, buzzards, road kill, and the occasional farm dog at any given time. Rain or shine, it’s Funk time! 


To enter send a postcard with your name, hometown, email address, and category (see below) for the event to:

Funk Bottoms Gravel
150 Bellus Rd
Hinckley, OH 44233

Category
Funk 100
Open  Men
Open Women
Single Speed

Funk 200
Open Men
Open Women
Single Speed

Winners of each category will receive a handmade trophy, a pair of DeFeet socks, and a case of Yuengling beer. Any racer doing the 200K in under 12 hours will receive the coveted Cook'em Kwick Hobo Stove.


Since there are people who don't understand how to mail a postcard.  …
https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100200


Monday, June 27, 2016

2016 Funk Bottoms Gravel Results

200K Winners Gary Blair, Dan Dayton tie 13:00


Single Speed Alex Valigosky 6:04 4th year in a row 

100K Mens Jay Gasner, Drew Purcell 4:05


Womans 100K Judy Porter 5:29
Mens 100K
Name team Time
1  Jay Gasner Blazing Saddles 405
1  Drew Purcell 405
2  Steve Twining Lake Effect/ Infinit Nutrition 418
3Chad Lacher 430
4  Rudy Sroka Bike Authority 432
Stefan Garcia Ride-On Wooster 435
6  AaronHershberger Ride On Wooster 444
7 Steve Glowacki 446
8  John Porter Fit Livin 449
9  Brain Kluber Blazing Saddles 451
10  Marcus Mancini 765 Racing 453
11 Dick Wiley Ride-On Wooster 453
12  Scott Brihn 454
13  Henry Bermet CWRU 459
14  John McGarry Blazing Saddles 459
15  Evan Wachs 459
16  RobinsonMichael  Gravel Cyclist 506
17  Ryan Knopf  Amish Roubaix 510
18 Chris Smith Stark Velo 518
19 Zach Mellon 518
20  Michael Chapma  Soupcan Racing 522
21  Joe Stratton Blazing Saddles 522
22  Jeff Davis  526
23  Wesley Jones ARBX 529
24  Michael Burnett 535
25  Paul Miles 535
26  Chris Karpowicz 765 Racing\ Hammer Nutrition 552
27  Russell Verlinger 552
28  Zach Waugh 765 Racing 553
29  Ron Smedley Ride-On Wooster 558
30  John MacDonald 603
31  Robert Kayden 614
32  Dan Willis 614
33  Rick DeShields CAMBA 621
34  James Sargiovanni Bike Ohio 621
35 Tracy Allen 629
36  TomDePietro Bike Ohio 646
37  Paul White  PCL 732
38  John Aron 732
39  Doug Hayes 765 Racing 806
40 Wentling, Tom 921
Brenigar, Dan 765 Racing DNF
James Brect DNF
Kyle Kropeg DNF
Niezgoda, Mike DNF
Schmidt, Joel Ride On Wooster DNF
Specht. Chandler DNF
Atchison, Corey Quick Fix DNS
Bortz, Charles DNS
Hoffer, Andrew DNS
Jaegers, Carl DNS
McCarty, Lucas DNS
Tinnell, Dustin OTB Racing DNS
Womasn 100K
1 Judy Porter Fit Livin 529
2 Marsita MacDonald 603
Shaikh, Sarah Hirobel DNF
Lisa Walsh DNF
100K Single Speed
1 Alex Valigosky blazing saddle racing 604
2 Adam Merriman 732
Mens 200K
1 Gary Blair Champion City Cycling 1300
1 Dan Dayton Champion City Cycling 1300
Matt Curry Nebo Ridge DNF- 110 Miles

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

2016 Funk Bottoms Gravel- The Course

The 2016 Funk Bottoms Gravel 100/200 will start at 8:00 am  at a roadside park on SR-179 outside of Lakeville.  There will be a pavilion and an outhouse.  Google maps directions can be found here

Course notes can be found on the Maps page. Learn about the history of the FBG and past winners here
Two races, one brutal course!  A one lap 100K race and for the ultimate challenge, a double lap 200K race. The course will take riders through some of Ohio's most scenic roads.  On each lap, riders will be challenged with over 7,500 feet of vertical climbing! Road conditions are a mix of paved, chip & seal, gravel, and dirt roads. The Funk 100k/200k is a self-supported event and riders must be prepared for any mechanical and nutritional needs. No outside support is allowed. This is a cue sheet race. The course is NOT marked, and the roads are open to normal traffic in the area.  Expect to encounter cars, trucks, horses, buggies, farm equipment, ATV's, buzzards, road kill, and the occasional farm dog at any given time. Rain or shine, it’s Funk time! The course will have sections from the previous years races along with some new sections.


 To enter send a postcard with your name, hometown, email address, and category (see below) for the event to:

Funk Bottoms Gravel
150 Bellus Rd
Hinckley, OH 44233

Category
Funk 100
Open  Men
Open Women
Single Speed

Funk 200
Open Men
Open Women
Single Speed

Since there are people who don't understand how to mail a postcard.  …https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100200


Leg Dir Notes Total
0.1  L onto TWP Hwy 503/TWP Rd 503 5.3
0.9  R onto TWP Hwy 501/TWP Rd 501 6.2
1.8  L onto TWP Hwy 217/TWP Rd 217 8
0.5  R onto TWP Hwy 218/TWP Rd 218 8.5
1  R onto Co Rd 280 9.4
0.5  L onto TWP Hwy 221/TWP Rd 221 9.9
3.3 Continue onto TWP Hwy 251 13.2
0.8 Continue onto TWP Hwy 36/TWP Rd 36 14
0.1  R onto TWP Hwy 252/TWP Rd 252 14.1
1.9  R onto TWP Hwy 55/TWP Rd 55 16
2.3  L onto TWP Hwy 54/TWP Rd 54 18.3
1.9  R onto OH-60 S/Amish Country Byway 20.2
1.7  L onto W Front St 21.9
0.1  R onto S Railroad St 22
0.1  L onto E Grover St/S Railroad St 22.1
1.2  R onto TWP Hwy 79/TWP Rd 79 23.3
0.9 Slight R onto TWP Hwy 81/TWP Rd 81 24.2
2.2  R onto TWP Rd 85 26.4
0.2 Continue onto TWP Rd 129 26.6
0.7  R onto Co Rd 19 27.3
1.5  L onto OH-60 S 28.8
0.5 Keep L to stay on TWP Rd 330 33.7
0.3 Slight R onto TWP Rd 329 34
5  R onto TWP Rd 19 39
2.5 Sharp L onto TWP Rd 22 41.5
1.7  L onto TWP Hwy 130 43.2
0.6  L onto TWP Rd 130 43.8
2  R onto Co Rd 132 45.8
1.8  R onto US-62 E 47.6
1.6  L onto TWP Hwy 34/TWP Rd 34 49.1
2.1  R onto County Hwy 6/County Rd 6 51.3
2.3 Slight R onto Co Hwy 25/Co Rd 25 53.5
0.6 Slight R onto TWP Hwy 20/TWP Rd 20 54.1
1.5  L to stay on TWP Hwy 20/TWP Rd 20 55.6
0.4  R onto TWP Hwy 225/TWP Rd 225 56
1  L onto Co Hwy 50/Co Rd 50 57
2.1  L onto TWP Rd 213 59.1
0.6  R onto TWP Hwy 466/TWP Rd 466 59.7
0.1  L onto TWP Hwy 212/TWP Rd 212 59.8
1  R to stay on TWP Hwy 212/TWP Rd 212 60.8
0.3  R onto TWP Rd 211 61.1
1  L onto TWP Hwy 466/TWP Rd 466 62.1
4  L onto OH-179 N 66.1










Any questions send us an email at funkbottomsgravel@gmail.com





Tuesday, January 26, 2016

2016 Registration Information

Registration for this years Funk Bottoms Gravel 100k\ 200K opens Monday February 1st



The 6th edition of the Funk Bottoms Gravel will take place on June 25th at 8:00 am in Lakeville, OH.

Who said Ohio is flat? In its 6th year, the ever-growing Funk Bottoms Gravel will once again challenge cyclists to Ohio’s Toughest Gravel Grinder. Two races, one brutal course!  A one lap 100K race and for the ultimate challenge, a double lap 200K race. The course will take riders through some of Ohio's most scenic roads.  On each lap, riders will be challenged with over 7,500 feet of vertical climbing! Road conditions are a mix of paved, chip & seal, gravel, and dirt roads. The Funk 100k/200k is a self-supported event and riders must be prepared for any mechanical and nutritional needs. No outside support is allowed. This is a cue sheet race. The course is NOT marked, and the roads are open to normal traffic in the area.  Expect to encounter cars, trucks, horses, buggies, farm equipment, ATV's, buzzards, road kill, and the occasional farm dog at any given time. Rain or shine, it’s Funk time! The course will have sections from the previous years races along with some new sections.


 To enter send a postcard with your name, hometown, email address, and category (see below) for the event to:

Funk Bottoms Gravel
150 Bellus Rd
Hinckley, OH 44233

Category
Funk 100
Open  Men
Open Women
Single Speed

Funk 200
Open Men
Open Women
Single Speed

Since there are people who don't understand how to mail a postcard.  …https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100200




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 store around mile 20 in Killbuck to purchase food and water and a park at approximately mile 50 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.


Questions, comments, concerns? Post here or send me an email funkbottomsgravel@gmail.com