2014 Funk Bottoms 100K\200K Route

Below is a preview for the Funk Bottoms 2014 route, a cue sheet will be posted closer to the race. The 100k racers will do 1 lap the 200K racers will do 2 laps, be sure to bring your climbing legs.

 

Yuengling for the winners

D. G. Yuengling & Son is the oldest operating brewery  in the US established in 1829 will be providing a case of beer to the winners.

 

The 2014 Funk 100\200 will still start at 8:00am on Saturday June 28th.   Google maps directions can be found here

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

Funk Bottoms Gravel
8609 SR-176
BVH, OH 44147-1907

Category
Funk 100
Open  Men
Open Women

Funk 200
Open Men
Open Women

Route information can be found http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4295685

 

 

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

Updated Starting Location

Due to a scheduling conflict with the Blachleyville Church this year the Funk 100/200 will start at a roadside park on SR-179 outside of Lakeville.  There will be a pavilion and an outhouse, which is an improvement over last years corn field.

The 2014 Funk 100\200 will still start at 8:00am on Saturday June 28th.  The route has not been finalized yet but it looks like it will be 65 miles with 6700 feet of climbing. Good news is the course will have more gravel and over 1000 feet more climbing than last year. 

Google maps directions can be found here

 

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

Funk Bottoms Gravel
8609 SR-176
BVH, OH 44147-1907

Category
Funk 100
Open  Men
Open Women

Funk 200
Open Men
Open Women

2014 Funk 100\200 Registration Information.

Funk 100\200 Registration Information

2014 Funk 100\200 Registration Information.

For the 2014 edition of the Funk Bottoms Gravel the distance will be 100K\200K. Riders will have the option if riding one lap or two laps. The Funk 100\200 will be on Saturday June 28th at 8:00 at a roadside park 8587 Ohio 179  in Lakeville, OH. On each 65 mile loop riders can expect paved, chip & seal, gravel, and dirt roads with over 5,500 feet of climbing.

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

Funk Bottoms Gravel
8609 SR-176
BVH, OH 44147-1907

Category
Funk 100
Open  Men
Open Women

Funk 200
Open Men
Open Women

The Funk 100/200 is a self supported event you must be prepared for any mechanical or nutrition needs. There will be 2 parks at approximately miles 12 and 36 that will have water. The course will NOT be marked. 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

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

 

 

2014 Funk 100\200 Date

The 2014 Funk 100\200 race will take place on Saturday June 28th.  The race will still be 100K  or 200K  on each 62 mile loop riders can expect paved, chip & seal, gravel, and dirt roads with over 5,500 feet of climbing expect some new sections of gravel. More details to follow FunkBottomsGravel@gmail.com .

2013 Fall Funk 50

The fall edition of the Funk 50 returns on Saturday, October 5th at 10:00am.  We will ride from the Funk Bottoms Wildlife platform. 

Funk Photos

 

Funk 100\ 200 Winners

Tom Sherry Men' 100K

 

Trish Riess Woman's 100K

 

Chris Karpowicz Men's 200K