Ride Weekend

Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, 2025

Ride Weekend welcomes over 6,500 Riders annually, crossing Central Ohio on routes ranging from 24 to 190 miles, including one and two-day ride options.

Since 2009, Ride Weekend participants have joined an inspired community to raise more than $309 million, with 100% of participant-raised funds directed to innovative cancer research at the OSUCCC – James.

2025 Ride Weekend Routes

Please note: route distances are approximate. Specific route details including exact distances and maps for Ride Weekend 2025 will be updated when available.

Sat 08/02

Saturday | Downtown Columbus to New Albany

24 Miles

$1,250 Fundraising Commitment

A great route for cyclists of all experience levels with our shortest mileage and smallest elevation climb. Riders will start in Downtown Columbus and conclude in New Albany.

Sun 08/03

Sunday | New Albany Loop Route

30 Miles

$1,250 Fundraising Commitment

A loop option for beginner to intermediate Riders, this scenic route will start and finish in downtown New Albany. This route can also be added to any Saturday ride for a fundraising commitment of $3,000.

Sat 08/02

Saturday | Downtown Columbus to New Albany

50 Miles

$1,500 Fundraising Commitment

Ideal for intermediate Riders with some training under their belt, this route has Riders start in Downtown Columbus and finish in New Albany.

Sat 08/02

Saturday | New Albany to Gambier

63 Miles

$2,000 Fundraising Commitment

Starting in New Albany, Riders will visit historic Granville, traverse through Newark and Bladensburg, and finish with some hills on their way to Gambier. This route will feature options for Riders to add additional elevation and miles if they choose!

Sat 08/02

Saturday | Downtown Columbus to Gambier

100 Miles

$2,000 Fundraising Commitment

Beginning in Downtown Columbus, Riders will pass through Granville, Newark, and Bladensburg on their way to finishing in Gambier. This route will feature options for Riders to add additional elevation & miles if they choose!

Sat 08/02 Sun 08/03

Saturday & Sunday | New Albany to Gambier, Gambier to New Albany

153 Miles

$3,000 Fundraising Commitment

This challenging 2-day option includes a New Albany-Gambier 63-mile course on Saturday and a 90-mile Gambier-New Albany return route on Sunday.

Sat 08/02 Sun 08/03

Saturday & Sunday | Downtown Columbus to Gambier, Gambier to New Albany

190 Miles

$3,000 Fundraising Commitment

This challenging 2-day option includes a Downtown Columbus-Gambier 100-mile ride on Saturday and a 90-mile Gambier-New Albany return on Sunday.

Accessibility: what to expect and how Pelotonia is working to make events inclusive across abilities!

Accessibility at Pelotonia

Nursing Parents: Now offering lactation areas and pump transportation for Ride Weekend

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Ride Weekend FAQs

When is Ride Weekend 2025?

Opening Ceremony 2025 is August 1 and Ride Weekend is August 2-3, 2025.

Is there an age requirement to participate in Pelotonia Ride Weekend?

The minimum age to ride or volunteer is 14; however, any age can participate in Pelotonia as a Challenger.

What is a High Roller?

High Rollers are Pelotonia’s biggest fundraisers. These individuals set big goals and thrive in the quest to make them happen.

Pelotonia participants can commit to the High Roller fundraising minimum of $5,000 in their personal profile and will be acknowledged as a High Roller if they maintain a minimum of $5,000 in donations after the fund-share period. By committing to raising $5,000 as a High Roller you're agreeing to having your credit card charged for the remaining amount if it isn’t met by the fundraising deadline.

Can I register for Gravel Day in addition to Ride Weekend?

Yes! Riders can participate in both Ride Weekend and Gravel Day. If adding Gravel Day to any Ride Weekend route, the Rider’s fundraising commitment will increase by $1,500. High Rollers ($5,000 fundraising minimum) will be able to participate in both events at no additional commitment increase. Please note, Riders who choose to participate in both Ride Weekend and Gravel Day cannot share funds below their set commitment, nor can they receive funds to get to their fundraising commitment.

Riders do not need to create a separate fundraising profile to participate in both events. If adding a Gravel Day route to your existing Ride Weekend registration, go to pelotonia.org/register and log in to the account that holds your current Ride Weekend registration. Once you are logged into the registration process, select Ride in Gravel Day option and complete the registration process.

100% of participant-raised funds go to innovative cancer research.

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