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 20 to 190+ miles.
Since 2009, Ride Weekend has inspired a community, with over $300 million raised to date. 100% of participant-raised funds support innovative cancer research at the OSUCCC–James.
SAVE THE DATE: Ride Weekend 2025 is August 2-3!

2024 Ride Weekend Routes

Ride Weekend 2024 routes are featured below. Routes and details for Ride Weekend 2025 will be added when available!

Sat 08/03

Saturday | Downtown Columbus to New Albany

20 Miles
$1,250 Fundraising Commitment

A great route for all cycling experience levels with the shortest mileage and lowest elevation climb. Riders will start in Downtown Columbus, ride along Broad St. through Bexley and the Columbus Airport, and finish at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in New Albany.

Sun 08/04

Sunday | New Albany Loop Route

30 Miles
$1,250 Fundraising Commitment

A loop option for beginner to intermediate Riders, this route starts and finishes at New Albany Schools, passing through Johnstown before returning. This route can be added to any Saturday route for a total fundraising commitment of $3,000.

Sat 08/03

Saturday | Downtown Columbus to New Albany

50 Miles
$1,500 Fundraising Commitment

Ideal for intermediate Riders with some training under their belts, this route starts in Downtown Columbus at North Bank Park, passes through Bexley and by the Columbus Airport, and finishes at New Albany Schools.

Sat 08/03

Saturday | New Albany to Gambier

65 Miles
$2,000 Fundraising Commitment

Starting at New Albany Schools, Riders visit Granville, traverse through Newark and Bladensburg, climb some hills on the way to Gambier, finishing at Kenyon College. This route features options for Riders to add extra elevation and miles, if they choose!

Sat 08/03

Saturday | Downtown Columbus to Gambier

100 Miles
$2,000 Fundraising Commitment

Beginning in Downtown Columbus, Riders will pass through Bexley, Granville, Newark, and Bladensburg on their way to the finish line at Kenyon College in Gambier. This route will feature options for Riders to add extra elevation and miles, if they choose!

Sat 08/03 Sun 08/04

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

155 Miles
$3,000 Fundraising Commitment

This challenging 2-day route includes a New Albany to Gambier 65-mile ride on Saturday plus a 90-mile Gambier to New Albany return ride on Sunday. (Sunday 90-mile return ride linked here. Click your Saturday choice above for the corresponding map.)

Sat 08/03 Sun 08/04

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

190 Miles
$3,000 Fundraising Commitment

This challenging 2-day route includes a Downtown Columbus to Gambier 100-mile ride on Saturday plus a 90-mile Gambier to New Albany return ride on Sunday. (Sunday 90-mile return ride linked here. Click your Saturday choice above for the corresponding map.)

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2024 Ride Weekend Event Handbook

  • For everything you'll need to know during Ride Weekend, review the handbook!
  • This comprehensive resource includes safety guidelines, training tips, and packing lists to prepare for Ride Weekend.
  • Rider schedules are outlined for Saturday and Sunday routes, plus important information for all Riders to know during the Ride.
  • You'll also find instructions for Opening Ceremony festivities and logistics, as well as helpful spectator information for Ride Weekend supporters.
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2024 Ride Weekend Event Handbook

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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.

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