Ride Weekend 153-mile route
Saturday Start Information
Saturday 63-mile Riders will start from New Albany Schools on Saturday at 8:00am.
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Announcements will be made calling Riders into the holding area 15 minutes before their scheduled start time.
All 63-mile Riders should plan to arrive to New Albany Schools 60 to 90 minutes before their start time. 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.
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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.
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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 approximately every 10–20 miles. The lunch rest stop on Saturday is located at Granville Elementary School, and on Sunday is located at Highland High School. 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.
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Bring at least one water bottle with you.
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Do not rely on thirst to guide your hydration, because thirst kicks in only after you are already becoming dehydrated.
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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
Enjoy food, drinks, and celebrating your ride at the 63-mile Finish Line Celebration which will take place at Kenyon College. Showers 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!
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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!
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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.
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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
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Overnight bag drop-off is available near the dorms or at Kenyon’s Lowry Center. Do not leave your bag in your dorm room.
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Sunday breakfast will be served from 5:30-6:30am at Kenyon’s Lowry Center.
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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.
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All return 90-mile riders must be ready to stage for the Sunday ride at 6:45am to leave promptly at 7:00am.
If you do not leave with the organized start at 7:00am, you will be proceeding at your own risk as law enforcement and support vehicles will be timed with the riders who participate in the organized start.
Sunday Finish Information
Enjoy food, drinks, and celebrating your ride at the 153-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!
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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.
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Guests should avoid driving on 605 (New Albany Condit Road/High Street) for the safety of all Riders.
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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
If you will be using Pelotonia bike trucks to transport your bike back to McFerson Commons, please deliver your bike to the Volunteers at the bike trucks as soon as you arrive at New Albany Schools on Sunday.
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Remove all personal belongings from your bike before it is loaded onto the bike truck.
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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.
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Rider shuttles and bike trucks will transport from the 90-mile Finish at New Albany Schools to McFerson Commons only.
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Bike trucks will continue loading until full, then depart for their destinations.
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