Ride Weekend 131-Mile Route

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

• On Friday morning, July 31, 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 pelotonia@pelotonia.org to coordinate pick up of your Rider gift at Pelotonia HQ following Ride Weekend. 
• Please note: 131-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. 

• This route has a few punchy climbs 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).

Free surface lot parking will be available at New Albany Schools. Please refer to our map for additional 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! 

• 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.

All Pelotonia routes will close at 6:00pm on Saturday, August 1, and at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 2, 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.

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!

• Overnight bag drop-off is available near the dorms or at Kenyon College’s Lowry Center. Do not leave your bag in your dorm room.
• Sunday breakfast will be served from 5:30-6:30am at Kenyon College’s Lowry Center.
• Overnight Riders should bring dorm keys to Kenyon College’s Lowry Center for check-out on Sunday morning. Do not leave keys in your dorm room.
• All return 65-mile Riders must be ready to stage for the Sunday ride at 6:45am to leave promptly at 7:00am.

• 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 131-mile Finish Line at New Albany Schools to McFerson Commons only.
• Bike trucks will continue loading until full, then depart for their destinations.