2026 Funk Bottoms Gravel Results

 After a slight delay in posting here are the results for the sweet 16 Funk Bottoms Gravel held on Saturday June 13 2026. Thanks to everyone that showed up raced, enjoyed some cold Yuengling, pulled pork from Buckeye Deli in Nashville, and fun times with our Gravel Family. 

Full searchable results can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/186017#resultSetId-661316;perpage:100

Sorry I forgot to turn on the trail cam and did not get pictures of everyone crossing the line. 

100K Men's Open

1) Ryan Fletterick 3:56

2) Andrew Suchocki 4:15

3) Adam Karpowicz 4:21

100K Men's Master

1) Niklas Brandt 4:02

2) Dorel Stoia* 4:03

3) James Baldesare* 4:06

100K Single Speed

1) Josh Kunz* 4:22

2) Peyton Randolph 4:30

3) Tucker Cavanaugh 4:52

100K Women Open

1) Bree O'Neal 6:17

2) Anna Walker 6:23

3) Eloisa Hamilton 6:29

Bree and Anna were in a hurry and left before we did the Podium.  Thankfully they sent pictures with their awards. 

100K Women Master

1) Peggy Cook 5:31

2) Kathya Rojas 5:32

3) Suzanne Peats  5:34

Special shout out to the masters women. The entire podium beat the younger open women by 45 minutes.  With all due respect they are some tough old broads. 

200K Men's Open

1) Coulton Hartrich 7:52 - Course Record

2) Jimmy Toner* 8:17

3) Albert Falkenstein 8:22

200K Men's Master

1) Garth Prosser* 10:21

2) Joe Worboy* 5:09

3) Jason Molyet 11:16

200K Single Speed

1) Chris Joice* 9:30

Unfortunately there were no women to finish the 200K this year.

100K Men

Place Name Time Team

1 Ryan Fletterick 3:56:32 Joy Machines Racing

2 Niklas Brandt 4:02:15 C3-Wagner Roofing

3 Dorel Stoia 4:03:21 Spin bike shop

4 James Baldesare 4:06:51 Kanberra p/b Five&20

5 Stefan Kadar 4:12:27 Cleveland Ciclyng Academy

6 Andrew Suchocki 4:15:34 Perthes Awareness Cycling Team

7 Nathanael Ziccardi 4:19:06 Brioso Cycling

8 Adam Karpowicz 4:21:56 Summit Freewheelers

9 Joshua Kunz 4:22:53

10 Jeffrey Pendlebury 4:29:25 Think Green-Bicycle Face

11 Peyton Randolph 4:30:05

12 Christopher Perry 4:34:28

13 Dominic Fanelli 4:36:41

14 Ryan B 4:39:01 Toad and Toadstool Fellowship

15 Dan Kauffman 4:39:03

16 Ashton Thurneyssen 4:42:48 Privateeeeer!

17 Brent Halsey 4:45:01 Trek Racing Columbus

18 Tucker Cavanaugh 4:52:22

19 Ryan Flint 4:56:27

20 Jason Lutz 4:56:35

21 Jeremy Norris 5:00:03 Team JTree

22 Paul Miles 5:01:42

23 Todd Mullins 5:03:32 614 Dirt Church

24 Jake Mcclain 5:05:52

25 Mark Milliren 5:10:33 Joy Machines Racing

26 Paul Djupe 5:15:06

27 Rick Rick 5:15:53 The Energy Lab

28 John Barbour 5:19:46

29 Jason Kolar 5:28:26

30 Thomas Wylie 5:28:44 Cincinnati Cycle Club

31 Greg Rogo 5:38:05 TABS

32 Timothy Monk 5:38:22

33 Chris Marquardt 5:41:02 Spoke Life Cycles

34 Douglas Metzger 5:41:14 Spoke Life Cycles

35 Patrick Haines 5:43:29 BMC Bentonville

36 Brian Davis 5:47:58

37 Doug Lohf 5:49:11

38 George Libecco 5:49:19

39 Larry Pandy 5:54:21 Mahoning Valley Cycling

40 Jason Hall 5:55:15 Summit Freewheelers

41 John Seydlitz 6:01:24 Outsiders

42 Ruslan Devyatko 6:06:02

43 Boris Brezo 6:10:30 Joy Machines

44 Michael Taylor 6:15:46

45 Tony Cruz 6:21:01

46 Marshall Vail 6:27:04 Ashland Bike Company

47 Steve Twining 6:27:06

48 Brad Rogers 6:27:07

49 Ulises Avila 6:27:54 Turbotortugas

50 Christopher Ishida 6:29:47

51 Matt Parks 6:39:48

52 Spencer Smith 6:39:59 614 Dirt Church

53 Ken Annable 6:49:18

54 Roger Walker 6:50:44 Ride For Hope

55 Doug Pinkerton 6:51:52

56 Chad Doellman 7:06:13

57 Matthew Esterer 7:18:43

58 Timothy Toft 7:19:05 Cincinnati Cycle Club

59 Frank Vrtar 7:24:08

60 Paul Digiandomenico 7:29:20 Gemut Biergarden Racing Team

61 Andrew White 7:33:46 All Around Cyclery

62 Michael Weber 7:45:18

63 Sean Hughes 7:59:26 Team Hungry

64 Dave Toppston 8:04:03 Joy Machines Racing

65 Dmitriy Levin 8:31:41

66 Dale Klinect 8:48:03 Ride On Wooster

67 Thomas Bower 8:48:05

68 Erik Inglis 9:42:27

69 Bob Ferrazza 9:42:27

DNF David Cannon

DNF Michael Jarosick Mohican-Malabar Bike Club

DNF Philip Wilson

DNF Roger Wakeman World Bicycle Relief

DNF Rodney Palmer

DNF Chris Christman

DNF Mickey Archacki Cryptid country cycling

DNF Mike Rucker

DNF Alex Teagarden

DNF Nick Thorp

DNS John Hoopingarner Akron Bike Club

DNS Chris Hess

DNS Christopher Averett ENVE Racing

DNS Gerald Schmidt Jr Mad Cow Ramble

DNS craig carroll Mad Cow Ramble

DNS Mark Jones Orrville Cycling Club

DNS Nate Loman Team Lake Effect

DNS Robert Hickey

DNS Rudolph Sroka Lake Effect

DNS Simon Bailey Wheels In Motion

DNS Todd Ritzman

DNS Tom Alexander Glenmont Bike & Hike Hostel

DNS Dan Deioma

DNS Aaron Childers

DNS Andrew Kirby

DNS Chris Ebert

DNS Donald Ahrens TeamJTree

DNS Eric Turney

DNS John Yarnell

DNS Joseph Walsh

DNS Leon Weaver

DNS Peter Shotwell

100K Women

Place Name Time Team

1 Peggy Cook 5:42:16

2 Kathya Rojas 5:42:50 BMC Bentonville

3 Suzanne Peats 5:45:09

4 Kathleen Hughes 5:52:56

5 Bree O'Neal 6:17:52 Ride For Hope

6 Anna Walker 6:23:38 Ride for Hope

7 Paula Stewart* 6:40:13 Castelli Colletivo & Wheelies on Mulberry

8 Eloisa Hamilton 6:42:05

9 Nicole Brandt 6:44:06 BBW Racing

10 Shannon Deioma 7:14:27

DNS Julie Good

DNS Stella Kersebet

DNS Ronja Lodmark

DNS Sima Tavazoie Mad Cow s/b K & G Bikes

100K Single Speed

1) Josh Kunz* 4:22

2) Peyton Randolph 4:30

3) Tucker Cavanaugh 4:52

200K

1 33 Coulton Hartrich 3:43:55 3:37 7:52:01 Mias Miracles

2 9 Jimmy Toner 3:46:16 3:39 8:17:05 Summit Freewheelers

3 24 Albert Falkenstein 3:54:56 3:47 8:22:26 Akron Bike Club

4 30 Yuanshuai Si 4:09:47 4:02 8:43:06 North Union

5 10 Chris Joice 4:38:03 4:29 9:30:41 Darkhorse Race Productions/Stoke Signal

6 29 Alex Main 4:34:27 4:26 9:44:08 [PLAC]

7 32 Gabriel Mount 4:44:26 4:35 10:18:54 Mount Innovations

8 8 Garth Prosser 4:46:43 4:37 10:21:10 Bike Face Team Green CarboRocket Floyd's of Leadville

9 4 Joe Worboy 5:02:51 4:53 10:39:24 Knobby Side Down

10 37 Chris Minor 4:46:56 4:38 10:40:23 Awesome Racing Collective

11 11 Grant Feichter 4:59:20 4:50 10:48:44

12 28 Jason Molyet 5:02:46 4:53 11:16:27

13 3 Jonathan Greever 5:17:48 5:08 13:06:53

14 22 Scott Sutton 5:54:17 5:43 13:17:57

DNF 27 David Jolin Y-Not Cycling/Rescue Racing

DNF 183 Ames McLaughlin Grit Racing

DNF 35 Sam Oleskey KnobbySideDown

DNF 25 Mathew Kuhn

DNF 26 Kiersta Tucker

DNF 17 Joe Coburn Eddys Bike Shop

DNF 6 Conner Landon

DNF 1 Chad Lacher Velo-Chumps Podcast p/b Stead Fast Cycle Club

DNF 34 Aric Sponsler

DNS 16 Eric Whittington Brimstone Bicycles

DNS 18 Gregory Rick

DNS 31 Matt Kretchmar

DNS 21 Neal Shirk

DNS 15 John Boyce

DNS 14 Mikey Worboy KSD

DNS 2 Mike Kaldy Summit Freewheelers

DNS 20 Jeremy Hardwick Outsiders

DNS 13 Ezra Bukky Team Athens Cycling

DNS 36 Burleson Grimes

DNS 19 Alex Steinker Vacation Cycle Supply Co.

DNS 23 Scott Phillips

2026 Funk Bottoms Gravel- The Route

🎉✨ SWEET 16 FUNK FEST ✨🎉

Presented at Funk Bottoms Gravel

You’re invited to celebrate  Funk Bottoms Gravel turning SIXTEEN 💖
Join us for a day of Gravel Roads, funky beats, big laughs, and unforgettable vibes at none other than Funk Bottoms Gravel!

🪩 When: Saturday June 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 am
📍 Where: 108 Main Street, Glenmont, OH
👟 Dress Code: Come fresh, funky, and ready to party (Helmets Required)
🎶 Vibes: Music • Friends • Fun • Sweet 16 memories

Let’s dance, laugh, and celebrate this milestone in true Funk Bottoms style.
This party is going to ROCK (literally)!

You are invited For the 16th edition of Funk Bottoms Gravel we have made another amazing route.  There will be over 5 miles on new roads never ridden in previous versions, along with 8 miles ridden "backwards". That makes 16 years and 16 different routes.  There will be 14.2 miles of pavement in 13 sections, 82% of the route will be gravel. Just like the previous years there will be one secret checkpoint on the route along with a small town where you will be able to purchase food. 

For everyone that said "one year I will do the 200K"  Well this is your last chance. Like the rules of Larry's favorite poker game, Shit or get off the pot.

Be sure to check out the Course Maps page for more detail and safety notes. 

https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100201

     

https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100201

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

15th Funk Bottoms Gravel The Route

For the 15th edition of Funk Bottoms Gravel we have made another amazing route.  There will be over 18 miles on new roads never ridden in previous versions. That makes 15 years and 15 different routes.  There will be 11.7 miles of pavement in 10 sections, 82% of the route will be gravel. Just like the previous years there will be one secret checkpoint on the route along with a small town where you will be able to purchase food. 

Here are the details for the 15th Funk Bottoms Gravel on June 14, 2025. Important course notes with sections of this year's route where you need to pay extra attention to navigation and safety. Once again this year the 200K will start at 7:00 am, and the 100K will start at 8:00 am.  The starting location is Glenmont Park.

The course will be marked the day before with color-coded turns.  Think like a pirate as you navigate the gravel seas of Ohio. All Starboard turns will have green signs, and all Port turns will have red signs. Fluorescent Green arrows will be painted on the route to help assist with your navigation. Course markings may be removed or damaged by race morning.  Use your cue sheet, it is accurate.

https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100201

   

Full details on the route can be found on the Course Maps page.  I will update course notes or make changes if needed.

Want to learn about how Funk Bottoms started?  Check out the History page which has maps and results for all the previous year's. 

Strava 100K: https://www.strava.com/routes/3349752890785908870

Strava 200K: https://www.strava.com/routes/3349754566820504890

RideWithGPS 100K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49331707

RideWithGPS 200K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50434746

Garmin Connect 100K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/346286491

Garmin Connect 200K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/353969798

Note the Garmin route will have additional cues embedded in the GPX file to display on your Garmin device.  

14th Funk Bottoms Gravel June 15, 2024

Registration for the 14th Funk Bottoms Gravel will open December 1, 2023 https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100201

The 14th edition of the Funk Bottoms Gravel will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Glenmont, OH. The 200K will start at 7:00 am and the 100K will start at 8:00 am.

This year there will be a limit of 100 racers for the Men's 100K and Men's Masters 100K. There will be no registration limits for Women, Single Speed, or the 200K. 

Funk Bottoms Gravel will once again challenge cyclists to Ohio’s Toughest Gravel Grinder. As usual, we have come up with a very special course this year. 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 along some of Ohio’s most scenic backcountry roads. On each lap, riders will be challenged with over 7,000 feet of vertical climbing! The 200K race is an Ohio epic. It is a relentless and grueling climber’s course.

The Funk Bottoms Gravel 100K/200K is a self-supported event and riders must be prepared for any mechanical and nutritional needs. No outside support is allowed. The course will go through small towns so you can resupply with food and water. Our good friends at Hammer Nutrition will once again be providing support with Hammer Fuels before the race, and at the secret checkpoint. Be prepared to ride 25-30 miles between water stops

Road conditions are a mix of paved, chip & seal, and 80% gravel & dirt roads.  Details on this year's course with maps, cue sheets, and GPX files will be posted in May. Keeping with Funk Bottoms tradition of not using the same route each year. This year’s race will be an entirely new course incorporating various roads from previous years along with some new sections.  Funk Bottoms Gravel is a cue sheet race. 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!

 

Registration will be $40 until April 30th, $50 after May 1st, and $60 after June 1st.  All racers who register before May 31st will receive a T-Shirt.  Racers who enter the 200K will be eligible to earn points for the Ohio Gravel Race Series.  Registration will close on Friday, June 7, 2024, and there will be no race day registration. 

 

The winners of each category will receive a custom trophy and a case of Yuengling beer. There will be awards for the Top 3 in  Men’s 100K open,  Men’s 100K Masters, Woman's 100K open, Woman’s 100K Masters, 100K Single Speed, Men’s 200K open, Men’s 200K Masters, Woman's 200K open, Woman’s 200K Masters and 200K Single Speed. 

The Funk Bottoms Gravel the 200K will start at 7:00 am and the 100K will start at 8:00 am sharp at Glenmont Park 108 Main Street, Glenmont, OH   44628.

A portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to the Holmes County Rails-to-Trails Coalition.

 

 

100K Route will be released in May 2024.

200K Route will be released in May 2024.

2022 Funk Bottoms Gravel- The Course

     Here are the details for the 12th Funk Bottoms Gravel on June 18, 2022. Important course notes with sections of this year's route where you need to pay extra attention to navigation of safety. Once again the year the 200K will start at 7:00 am, and the 100K will start at 8:00 am.  Starting location is Glenmont Park.

    

The course will be marked the day before with color-coded turns.  Think like a pirate as you navigate the gravel seas of Ohio. All Starboard turns will have green signs, and all Port turns will have red signs. Arrows will be painted on the route to help assist with your navigation. 

    As usual, the course will be a mix of previously used roads along with new roads. Some sections of this year's route have not been included since 2012. There are around 25 new miles of roads.  

Learn about the history of the FBG and past winners here. 

Registration on BikeReg https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100200

100K Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39130155

100K GPX file:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/16m6ZhgMUtcUkqjs15YhPYvuCg3ho0xMa/view?usp=sharing

200K Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39160237

200K GPX file:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/12RD8t3b3zAZ6umb9iAHwyUUkwDtnOHHo/view?usp=sharing

The last few miles will be like 2019 and 2021 with the course of riding down the abandoned railbed before going through the rock pit at Briar Hill Stone.  Please do not ride the section of Briar Hill Stone before race day as it's private property and will only have access to the land on race day.  There will be a creek crossing again at the end of the railbed near the finish.

2021 Funk Bottoms Final Instructions

 

2021 Funk Bottoms Gravel Final Instructions

 

 

The 11^th 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 19.2021, 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 7:00AM and 8:00AM SHARP! 

- See Road Closures if you are running late. You will not be able to pass through until after racers have gone through. 

 

 

 

 

 

Race Day Schedule

 

Friday early check-in at Glenmont Park 6-8

5:30-7:45 Rider check-in, 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 seatpost.

 

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
Race starts at the Glenmont Park entrance. There will be a short neutral roll-out this year.  Once we make the slight left on to Twp 14 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, and Yuengling.  Any racer doing the 200K in under 11 hours will receive the coveted Cook'em Kwick Hobo Stove. The top male and female winner in the 200K will also get a free entry into this year’s Gravel Worlds https://www.gravel-worlds.com/ courtesy of the Pirate Cycling League

 

For the 200K racers any racer doing the 200K race starting the second lap after 6.5 hours must have lights with them. There is a cutoff of 7.5 hours for 200K racers to start 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.

 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 with less than half mile from the finish.  We will bypass the creek for safety reasons if heavy rain.  There is no SAG, you are responsible for yourself.  

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 23 when the course heads through Killbuck.  You also will have the option around mile 53 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 #2 on the new Ohio Gravel Race Series.  Racers completing the 200K will receive points towards the series.

 

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.

 

 

Course Notes:

 2021Funk Bottoms Gravel Course

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mile 63 use caution at the bottom of TWP 36

Follow orange cones

 

The rock yard at Briar Hill will be marked.

 

Mile 66.3 Creek crossing

 

To finish, cut through the parking lot, 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, 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.  There are no other stores or restaurants located in town.

 

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