Ride Weekend 165-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 McFerson Commons. Please be sure to arrive on site by 5:45am 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. 

• 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 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 New Albany Schools so it is staged for you post-Ride on Sunday. Please refer to the overnight parking map for more information.

100-mile Riders will start from McFerson Commons on Saturday at 6:45am. 

• All 100-mile Riders will start in a single wave.

• 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!  

All 100-mile Riders should plan to arrive to McFerson Commons between 5:30am to 6:00am. Please note that McFerson Commons will open for breakfast service at 5:30am. Allow yourself ample time for parking and breakfast, as well as use of first aid and mechanical services if needed.

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