25-Mile Ride
Gravel Day: 25-Mile Ride
To download a PDF of your route information, click HERE.
For route-specific Google Maps links, Ride with GPS files, and elevation profile PDFs, visit the Gravel Day page.
Friday Night Community Gathering | October 3
Location: Snow Fork Event Center (5685 Happy Hollow Rd, Nelsonville, OH 45764)
Schedule of Events
3:00pm Campsites Open for Check-In/Set-Up
6:00pm Community Gathering Begins
7:00pm Fireside Entertainment Begins
9:00pm Community Gathering Ends
PARKING & ARRIVAL
All guests who are attending the Friday Night Community Gathering, including all camping guests, should enter Snow Fork at the main property entrance. At the fork in the road once inside the venue, camping guests should continue to the left for campsite check-in, and all other guests should continue to the right and follow signage for event parking.
Download the map HERE.
RIDE DAY | October 4
PARKING & ARRIVAL
All participants, Volunteers, and guests arriving to Gravel Day on Saturday will utilize the auxiliary entrance to Snow Fork Event Center (located near 5879 Happy Hollow Road, Nelsonville, OH 45764) to access the venue.
- No vehicular traffic will be allowed into the main entrance on Saturday after 8:15am for the safety of Riders.
- If you arrive to the main entrance of Snow Fork after this time, parking attendants will direct you to continue south on Happy Hollow Road, following event signage to the secondary entrance.
Download the map HERE.
RIDE SAFETY
- Before Gravel Day, determine if you need to have your bike tuned up and review the Rules of The Road and safety resources at www.pelotonia.org/safety
- All Riders should know how to change their tire and be prepared with the needed parts and tools to do so.
- Helmets are required and must be worn at all times while riding.
- SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles, Volunteers, and Pelotonia Team Members will be available throughout the day to provide you with assistance.
- If you need support for any reason during Gravel Day, please call or text 1-855-889-RIDE (7433).
RIDER CHECK-IN & CREDENTIAL PICK-UP
Participant Check-In will take place in the morning on Saturday, October 4.
- After parking, each participant should proceed to Check-In with a driver’s license or other photo ID to receive their Credentials. Please plan to arrive at the start location between 7:00am and 8:30am to ensure you have enough time to check in and enjoy the provided breakfast.
- Participants who did not complete Ride Weekend will receive their participant gift at Check-In.
START INFORMATION
All 25-Mile Riders will depart from Snow Fork Event Center at 9:00am.
All Riders should plan to arrive at the start venue no earlier than 7:00am, and no later 8:00am.
- All Riders must start the ride at the official start location. Law enforcement and support vehicles will be timed with the Riders who participate in the organized start.
- Your cooperation is key to making the start of Pelotonia safe and enjoyable for everyone. If you do not leave with the organized start, 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
There will be two rest stops along the route at approximately mile 10 and mile 20. Drinks, food, mechanical support, and first aid assistance will be available at both stops.
Family and friends are not permitted at any Pelotonia rest stops to ensure Rider safety. Please invite your family and friends to join you at the Finish Line Celebration.
It is critically important to avoid dehydration by drinking water and sports drinks throughout your ride.
- 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.
OPTIONAL BAILEY'S TRAIL EXTENSION
Riders on all three routes will have the option to add a short stretch on the Bailey’s single-track trail system.
- This is an advanced route option that is completely optional and will add approximately half a mile to the route of any Riders who choose to take it.
- To opt in to the extension, please carefully follow signage posted at the route split, which takes place at approximately mile 18 on the 25-mile route.
FINISH INFORMATION
The Finish Line Celebration will take place at Snow Fork Event Center and will include meal options, plenty of beverages, awesome live entertainment, and the chance to celebrate your physical and fundraising accomplishments with the Pelotonia community! Every Rider’s wristband will provide access to food, beverages, and all the amenities at Snow Fork. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Please invite your family and friends to join you at the Finish Line Celebration!
- Ask any family and friends meeting you at the finish line to carefully follow the signage and instructions from law enforcement officers and Volunteers. Guests must be vigilant about watching out for participants 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 Gravel Day event to receive push notifications when you start your ride, exit rest stops, are 2 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.
Please read the Pelotonia 2025 Gravel Day Handbook before your Ride.
Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
To download a PDF of your route information, click HERE.
To review all Gravel Day route information, visit pelotonia.org/route-info.
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