Ride Weekend 50-mile route
Start Information
50-mile Riders will start from McFerson Commons on Saturday at 7:30 am, 7:45 am or 8:00 am.
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Riders will be assigned a staging group and start time that is determined by ride distance and Peloton affiliation.
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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.
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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 50-mile Riders should plan to arrive to McFerson Commons 1 to 2 hours 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 at approximately mile markers 10, 21, and 35. 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.
Finish Information
Enjoy food, drinks, and celebrating your ride at the 50-mile Finish Line Celebration will take place at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 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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Guests should avoid Kitzmiller Road and instead take US-62 (Johnstown Road) to Central College Road. This address is to the back entrance where spectator parking is located – 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.
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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.
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 Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
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Remove all personal belongings from your bike before it is loaded onto the 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 50-mile Finish to McFerson Commons only.
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Bike trucks will continue loading until full, then depart for their destinations.
Overnight Parking
This year, overnight parking is available at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. for 50-Mile Riders if you wish to leave a vehicle on Friday for post-Ride on Saturday. Vehicles MUST be parked between the hours of 9:30am-8pm on Friday, August 1, and Riders must enter the property at 7906 Central College Rd., New Albany, OH 43054, using the call box to contact security and be allowed access.
Click here to view to the Overnight Parking Map.
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Whether you’re new to the bike or a seasoned cyclist, there’s a route waiting for you at Ride Weekend. Register now, choose your ride, and join a movement that saves lives.
