Ride

Grab your helmet and get ready for a truly life-changing ride! Whether you're a first-timer or a long-time Pelotonia devotee, we're here to help with finding a bike, training, and meeting your fundraising goals.

Gravel Day

Riders can select from 11, 25, and 48-mile looped cycling options. Join us for Gravel Day on October 4!
New for 2025: Train Run/Hike offers a 3.5-mile looped route, with runners and hikers able to complete as many times as desired between 10am and 2pm.
Participants may also challenge themselves to both ride and run/hike.
100% of the dollars you raise support innovative cancer research at the OSUCCC – James

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Gravel Day

Watch the Gravel Day Rider/Runner/Hiker Orientation from September 17!

Watch Recording

Four Common Rider Myths Debunked: Watch the New Video!

Watch the Video

Ride Weekend Event Handbook

For everything you'll need to know during the event, review the handbook!
This comprehensive resource includes Opening Ceremony logistics, Rider schedules, 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 event.

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Ride Weekend Event Handbook

Need a bike for Ride Weekend? Reserve your bike with Unlimited Biking!

Rent a Bike

Registration for Gravel Day 2025 is still open! Join us on October 4 at Snow Fork Event Center!

Resources

Safety

We’re very serious about safety around here. Please take time to read our Rules of the Road to keep yourself and your fellow Riders safe.

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Training

Nutrition and training plans to help you thrive during your Ride.

Train

Give

When it comes to cancer research, every single dollar matters. 100% of Pelotonia participant-raised funds go directly toward cancer research.

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Ride Weekend

2025 routes range from 24 to 190 miles, including one and two-day options. Join us for Ride Weekend on August 2-3!
100% of the dollars you raise support innovative cancer research at the OSUCCC – James

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Ride Weekend

Pelotonia Kids

Pelotonia Kids is a series of youth cycling events to engage the next generation of Pelotonia participants.
In collaboration with the OSUCCC—James, 100 percent of every Pelotonia Kids participant-raised dollar will be directed to innovative pediatric cancer research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
The 2025 Pelotonia Kids schedule is available now. Register today!

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Pelotonia Kids

Pelotonia Rider FAQs

When is Opening Ceremony?

Opening Ceremony is August 1, 2025.

When is Ride Weekend?

Ride Weekend is August 2-3, 2025.

When is Gravel Day?

Gravel Day is October 4, 2025.

Is there an age requirement to participate in Pelotonia?

The minimum age to ride or volunteer is 14; however, any age can participate in Pelotonia as a Challenger. If the participants is below 14, we recommend they participate in Pelotonia Kids!