30-Mile Route
For route-specific Google Map links, Ride with GPS files, and elevation profile PDFs, visit the
Ride Weekend page.
Location:
McFerson Commons (218 West St, Columbus, OH 43215)
11:30am Rider Check-in opens
4:00pm Gates Open
4:00 - 8:00pm Dinner Buffet, Expo and Beverages
6:30pm Opening Ceremony Program
7:00pm Live Music from O.A.R.!
RIDER CHECK-IN & CREDENTIAL PICK-UP
All Riders should come to McFerson Commons to check-in and pick up their Rider Credential Packet.
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 Sunday morning at New Albany Schools. Please be sure to arrive on site by 8:00am 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: 30 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 Sunday morning.
TICKETS & PARKING
As a Rider, you will receive two (2) tickets to Opening Ceremony at Rider Check-In – one for you and one for a guest.
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.
Be sure to bring a valid photo ID along if you’d like to enjoy adult beverages!
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!
RIDER 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 Day | August 3
START INFORMATION
30-mile Riders will start from
New Albany Schools on Sunday at
9:00am.
All 30-mile Riders should plan to arrive to New Albany Schools between 7:30am and 8:00am. Allow yourself ample time for parking and breakfast, as well as use of first aid and mechanical services if needed.
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 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
There will be rest stops along the route at mile 11 and mile 25. Drinks, food, mechanical support, and first aid assistance will be available.
Family and friends are not permitted at any Pelotonia rest stops to ensure Rider safety.
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.
FINISH INFORMATION
Enjoy food, drinks, and celebrating your ride at the 30-mile Finish Line Celebration, which will take place at
New Albany Schools. A shower trailer will be available at the finish, so please be sure to bring shower supplies and a towel if you plan to utilize this.
Family and friends are welcome to join you at the Finish Line Celebration!
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.
Still Have Questions?
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.
We can’t wait to see you!