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.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_and_starboard
There are a few intersections with limited
visibility. We will have DANGER X signs approximately
100 feet before the intersection.
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 |
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