Ride Weekend 46-Mile Route

North Bank Park and McFerson Commons (218 West St, Columbus, OH 43215)

• Riders may drop off their bikes and a bag with Volunteers on Friday to save time at the start line on Saturday morning. 
• Riders must use the tags provided in their Credential Packet to properly label their bikes and bags. 
• Bikes and bags are not required to be dropped off on Friday! You can also bring them with you on Saturday morning. 

• This route has a few punchy climbs on the back half that will test your fitness and determination, and add to the fun of the weekend. Make sure you’re building up for that as you train.
• Before Ride Weekend, please review all Safety & Training Resources. 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 our Safety & Training 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 staff during Ride Weekend, please call or text 1-855-889-RIDE (7433).

You are welcome to park a car overnight at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. so it is staged for you post-ride on Saturday.

You must enter the property from Central College Rd., use the call box to contact security, and vehicles can only be dropped off between 9:30am – 8:00pm on Friday, July 31. Please refer to the overnight parking map for more information.

• Riders will be assigned a staging group and start time that is determined by ride distance and Peloton affiliation. 
• Your official start time will be communicated in advance of Ride Weekend via email and listed on your Rider Credential. A color-coded bike plate that corresponds to your pre-assigned start time will be included with your Rider credential packet. 
• There will be two holding areas at McFerson Commons, and Riders will be called into the first 30 minutes before their assigned start time, and the second 15 minutes before their start time. If it’s not your time to enter these areas, please enjoy breakfast, coffee, and cheering on your fellow Riders!

• 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! 

• 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. 

Spectators should plan to park in off-site parking at AEP Ohio, 8400 Smith’s Mill Road, New Albany. Continuous shuttles will run between the finish venue and the off-site parking throughout the day. Very limited spectator parking will be available on-site, but if accessible parking is needed, spectators should avoid Kitzmiller Road and instead take US-62 (Johnstown Road) to Central College Road to enter at 7907 Central College Rd, New Albany, OH 43054. This address is to the back entrance — please note that guests will not be permitted to enter Fitch Path from Smith’s Mill, as this entrance will be closed to vehicular traffic and accessible for cyclists only.

• Remove all personal belongings from your bike before it is loaded onto the 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 46-mile Finish Line to McFerson Commons only. 
• Bike trucks will continue loading until full, then depart for their destinations.