Ride Weekend 17-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 7:30am 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. 

• To ensure all participants finish within the time during which route support will be available, the 17-mile loop route will require all Riders to maintain a 5mph pace (inclusive of any stoppage time at the rest stop). Based on this required pace, all Riders must leave the Goodale Park rest stop by 11:00am. Riders not leaving the rest stop by this time will be asked to turn back towards North Bank Park and finish a shortened version of the route.
• 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).

• To ensure all participants finish within the time during which route support will be available, the 17-mile loop route will require all Riders to maintain a 5mph pace (inclusive of any stoppage time at the rest stop). 
• Based on this required pace, all Riders must leave the Goodale Park rest stop by 11:00am. Riders not leaving the rest stop by this time will be asked to turn back toward North Bank Park and finish a shortened version of the route.

• 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.