153-Mile Route

153-Mile Route

Opening Ceremony | August 1

RIDER CHECK-IN & CREDENTIAL PICK-UP

• On Friday morning, August 1, you will receive a text message with important information you need to check in. Please have this text and your photo ID ready at the Rider Check-In tent. 
• If you do not receive a text message, don’t worry! Go to the Check-In tent when you arrive and a Volunteer will help you.   
• High Rollers should check in at the High Roller tent near the entrance to McFerson Commons. 
• If you are unable to check in and receive your Rider credentials on Friday evening, you may pick up your credentials on Saturday morning at New Albany Schools. Please be sure to arrive on site by 7:00am to allow ample time to pick up your credentials. 
• If utilizing Ride day check in, please email [email protected] to coordinate pick up of your Rider gift at Pelotonia HQ following Ride Weekend. 
• Please note: 153-Mile Riders can NOT drop their bike at the McFerson Commons bike corral on Friday, as bikes will not be transported to the New Albany start. All Riders will need to bring their bike with them to New Albany on Saturday morning. 

TICKETS & PARKING

• Opening Ceremony tickets are included in the Rider Credential (not emailed in advance).
• Your Rider wristband will serve as your entry ticket, and an Opening Ceremony guest wristband will also be included for admission.
• Click here to download and print a Pelotonia parking pass, which will provide you and your guests with free parking all weekend in the Arena District garages listed on the pass.
• Due to several events happening in the Arena District on Friday night, all participants and guests should park in the Marconi or Front Street Garage accessible from the east. You can easily access these parking areas by traveling south on 3rd Street or north on 4th Street, turning west on Spring Street, then north on Front Street. Please plan to arrive early and allow plenty of time for parking!

RIDE SAFETY

• Before Ride Weekend, please review all safety resources at pelotonia.org/safety. Remember, you are responsible for knowing and following the Rules of the Road!  
• All Riders should know how to change their tire and be prepared with the needed parts and tools to do so. Check out pelotonia.org/safety for resources to prepare yourself!  
• Helmets are required and must be worn at all times while riding. 
• If you need support for any reason from SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles, Volunteers, or Pelotonia Team Members during Ride Weekend, please call or text 1-855-889-RIDE (7433). 

Ride Days | August 2 & 3

SATURDAY START INFORMATION

• Announcements will be made calling Riders into the holding area 15 minutes before their scheduled start time. 

• Your cooperation is key to making the start of Pelotonia safe and enjoyable for everyone. If you do not leave with the organized start to which you are assigned, you will be proceeding at your own risk. 
• Please do not put yourself and your fellow Riders in danger by violating these rules. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! 

REST STOPS & HYDRATION

• Bring at least one water bottle with you. 
• Do not rely on thirst to guide your hydration, because thirst kicks in only after you are already becoming dehydrated. 
• Please review this quick guide for tips on staying hydrated and energized throughout your ride. 

HILLY ROUTE EXTENSIONS

• All Riders on the 63-mile route will have the option to add mileage and hills to their Ride at two different split points along the way. Splits will occur near mile 36 and mile 58 on the 63-mile route, and signage will be displayed indicating how many miles and feet of climb each split will add to an individual’s ride should they choose to take it. 
• Both of these extensions are 100% optional, and Riders who do not wish to add mileage and climbing to their Ride should follow signs to stay on the Base Route. 

ROUTE CLOSURES

• All Pelotonia routes will close at 6:00pm on Saturday, August 2, and at 4:00pm on Sunday, August 3, to ensure the safety of all participants. Pelotonia may choose to advance Riders via shuttles and/or SAG vehicles if they are not on pace to reach their designated finish by the route closure time or in the event of inclement weather. 

SATURDAY FINISH INFORMATION

• All spectators must approach guest parking near the Lowry Center from 229. Please take care when approaching guest parking on Kenyon’s campus as you may need to cross the route to access parking areas. Follow the direction of parking attendants at all times! 
• Family and friends must follow the signage and instructions from law enforcement officers and Volunteers, and watch for Riders no matter where they are on the property. 
• Family and friends can use the Pelotonia Tracker app to follow your progress on the route and see your estimated finish time. Spectators should download the app and search your name within the Ride Weekend event to receive push notifications when you start your ride, enter & exit rest stops, are 5 miles from your finish venue, and complete your Ride. The Pelotonia Tracker app is available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 

SUNDAY START INFORMATION

• Overnight bag drop-off is available near the dorms or at Kenyon’s Lowry Center. Do not leave your bag in your dorm room. 
• Sunday breakfast will be served from 5:30-6:30am at Kenyon’s Lowry Center. 
• Overnight Riders should bring dorm keys to Kenyon’s Lowry Center for check-out on Sunday morning. Do not leave keys in your dorm room. 
• All return 90-mile riders must be ready to stage for the Sunday ride at 6:45am to leave promptly at 7:00am. 

SUNDAY FINISH INFORMATION

• All spectator traffic arriving at the New Albany Schools finish should plan to park in the off-site shuttle lot at 6500 New Albany Road East, and must enter the property from New Albany Road East. A spectator parking map can be viewed at pelotonia.org/cheer, and information on accessible parking can be viewed at pelotonia.org/ride-weekend/accessibility. 
• Guests should avoid driving on 605 (New Albany Condit Road/High Street) for the safety of all Riders. 
• Family and friends must follow the signage and instructions from law enforcement officers and Volunteers, and watch for Riders no matter where they are on the property. 

SHUTTLES & BIKE TRUCKS  

• Remove all personal belongings from your bike before it is loaded onto the bike truck. 
• If you are using Pelotonia’s bike transportation, download the Pelotonia Tracker app and search for your name under the “Bike Transport” event to receive push notifications when your bike has departed the finish venue and when it is available for pick-up back at your start venue. 
• Rider shuttles and bike trucks will transport from the 90-mile Finish at New Albany Schools to McFerson Commons only. 
• Bike trucks will continue loading until full, then depart for their destinations. 

Still Have Questions?

• Check out the Pelotonia 2025 Ride Weekend Handbook before your Ride.  
• Review the Safety & Training Handbook. 
• Share the Spectator Handbook with any family & friends who will be supporting you throughout the weekend! 
• Email [email protected] and a staff member would be happy to help!  
• To download a PDF of the information included on this page, click here.