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.

Registration for 2025 is now open! Join us for Ride Weekend on August 2-3 and Gravel Day on October 4!

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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

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.
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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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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 5K looped route, with runners and hikers able to complete twice if a 10K total distance is desired.
  • 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

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.

Stories about Pelotonia Riders

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Finding my Superpower: Susan Gifford's Story

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"Do Good Things" Through Social Media: Drew Rankin's Digital Fundraising Tips

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Every Fabulous Mile: Tanny Crane's Coast-to-Coast Cycling Odyssey to Raise $100,000

Ride Weekend Photos

Ride Weekend Photo Albums

View the Ride Weekend photo albums, updated on Flickr throughout this week!
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Saturday Finish Line Photos

Search for your Finish Line photo by your name or Participant ID, or upload a selfie to find your photo
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Sunday Finish Line Photos

Search for your Finish Line photo by your name or Participant ID, or upload a selfie to find your photo
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