2017 Funk Bottoms Gravel - The Course

The 2017 Funk Bottoms Gravel 100K/200K 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 7,000 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. 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. There is no SAG, you are responsible for yourself. 

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


 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

Link to course https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21477702

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	←	Left	Slight left onto Co Rd 100	0.1
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Township Hwy 470/Township Rd 470	0.6
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 472/Township Rd 472	0.9
1.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 471/Township Rd 471	2.1
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Township Hwy 508/Township Rd 508	2.7
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Township Rd 473	3.4
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Rd 478	3.6
1.6	→	Right	Turn right onto OH-514 S	5.2
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 503/Township Rd 503	5.3
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Township Hwy 501/Township Rd 501	6.2
1.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 217/Township Rd 217	8
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Township Hwy 218/Township Rd 218	8.5
1	→	Right	Turn right onto Co Rd 280	9.4
0.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 221/Township Rd 221	9.9
1.1	→	Right	Slight right onto Township Hwy 222/Township Rd 222	11
1.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Co Hwy 52/Co Rd 52	12.3
1.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Garland St	13.8
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Co Hwy 25/Clifton St	13.9
0.4	←	Left	Slight left onto Township Hwy 29/Township Rd 29	14.2
2.1	→	Right	Turn right onto County Hwy 6/County Rd 6	16.4
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 34/Township Rd 34	16.5
2.1	→	Right	Turn right onto US-62 W	18.6
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Rd 28	18.9
1.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 130/Township Hwy 324	20.4
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Township Rd 22	21
1.7	→	Right	Sharp right onto Township Rd 19	22.7
2.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Co Rd 33	25.2
2	↑	Straight	Continue onto Co Rd 401	27.1
0.7	→	Right	Slight right onto Co Rd 20	27.8
0.1	←	Left	Slight left to stay on Co Rd 20	27.9
1.3	←	Left	Turn left onto OH-206 S	29.2
0.4	→	Right	Slight right onto Township Rd 358	29.6
2.2	→	Right	Turn right onto County Rd 368	31.8
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Rd 364	32
1.8	↑	Straight	Continue onto Chestnut Ridge Rd	33.8
3.6	→	Right	Turn right onto McGinnis Rd	37.4
0.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Flat Run Rd	38.2
2.5	→	Right	Turn right onto S Market St	40.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto W Washington St	40.8
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto East St	41
0.2	→	Right	Slight right onto Mohican Valley Trail	41.2
1.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Tiger-Valley Rd	43.1
0.6	↑	Straight	Continue onto Hunter Rd	43.7
0.6	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Hunter Rd	44.3
0.2	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Hunter Rd	44.5
1.9	←	Left	Sharp left onto Hunter Rd/Main St	46.4
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto US-62 W/Millersburg Rd	46.7
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Brinkhaven Rd	47.3
5	←	Left	Turn left onto OH-514 S	52.3
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Wally Rd	52.6
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Beam Rd	52.8
0.8	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Beam Rd	53.6
0.1	→	Right	Beam Rd turns right and becomes Stumbaugh Rd	53.7
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Big Hill	54.8
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Gessling Rd	55.2
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Jericho Rd	55.6
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Temple Rd	56.2
1.6	↑	Straight	Continue onto Township Hwy 549	57.8
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Township Hwy 3352	58.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 539	58.2
0.9	↑	Straight	Continue onto Township Hwy 209	59.1
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Township Hwy 210/Township Rd 210	59.4
0.2	→	Right	Sharp right onto Township Hwy 208/Township Rd 208	59.7
0.6	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 211/Township Rd 211	60.2
2.4	→	Right	Slight right onto Township Rd 211	62.6
1.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Township Hwy 466/Township Rd 466	64.1
4	←	Left	Turn left onto OH-179 N	68.1
0.6			Finish	68.7

The 2017 FBG Route

Getting through Glenmont

Mile 18 Hike a Bike (Twp 28)

There is a Hike a Bike section about 1 mile long on closed Rd

Getting through Danville

Mile 62.6 Twp Rd 211 and County Rd 22

Course Markings

Thanks to the generous rider who have made donations and help keep the Funk Bottoms Gravel a free race we will be marking the course again this year. 

As you navigate the gravel seas of Ohio you will be making Port and Starboard turns.

Port 

Starboard

Arrows on ground

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. Email me if you need a gpx file.  

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Obey the traffic laws!Please obey all traffic laws. That includes stopping at stop signs, signaling when turning.
9. 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. The pseudo-checkpoints have been warned of your arrival and will have plenty of sustenance available for purchase. 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!

Thanks to the Pirate Cycling League for the Gravel Etiquette

2017 Shirts

Sorry about late change in shirt color for this year’s race.  There was a problem getting the two color logo printed the way it was designed so we went with a simpler one color design. Deadline to pre-order shirts Thursday June 8th.  There will be a limited number available on race day.   Pre-order for $15 on BikeReg https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100200.

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 7^th 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

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
3	Chad Lacher		430
4	Rudy Sroka	Bike Authority	432
5	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

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

2016 Shirts

This years shirts will be Blue with White ink cost will be $15.  Deadline to order shirts is June 9th https://www.bikereg.com/funk-bottoms-gravel-100200

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 6^th 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