Frequently Asked Questions
PELOTONIA
Pelotonia, founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2009, started as a grassroots bike tour but has evolved into a movement that includes, engages, inspires, and challenges a community to change the world by accelerating innovative cancer research for The Ohio State University The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
A Peloton is a group of five or more individuals who have teamed up to share their Pelotonia experience. The Peloton members can include Riders, Challengers, or Volunteers. Pelotons within the Pelotonia community include a mixture of community, family, and corporate teams. Peloton members can share donations made to the Peloton as a whole and/or can share funds raised by individual members. Funds may only be shared with fellow Peloton members.
The financial commitment depends on the way you choose to participate in Pelotonia.
There is no registration fee for Volunteers or Challengers. There is a registration fee for Riders to help cover the cost of the food, drink, event support, and swag received during Ride Weekend. Rider registration fees begin at $129.
The fundraising minimums for each way to participate are listed below.
- Volunteer - $0
- Challenger - $100 (minimum)
- Ridersome text
- 20, 35, and 50-mile routes - $1,250 (minimum)
- 50-mile route and Gravel Day - $1,500 (minimum)
- 65 and 100-mile routes - $2,000 (minimum)
- 155 and 190-mile routes - $3,000 (minimum)
High Rollers are Pelotonia’s biggest fundraisers, these individuals set big goals and thrive in the quest to make them happen. Any Pelotonia rider can commit to the High Roller fundraising minimum of $5,000.
The minimum age to ride or volunteer is 14; however, any age can participate in Pelotonia as a Challenger.
Learn more about the 2024 Ride Weekend Routes and Gravel Day routes on Pelotonia’s website. If you would like to participate in Pelotonia but do not want to ride, you can participate as a Volunteer or Challenger.
- What does ride weekend look like?
- How do I park my car and get my bike to the starting line?
- What if I start the ride but can’t finish?
- Do I need to bring my own food and drink for the ride?
- If I miss my start time does that mean I can’t ride?
Answers to these questions and more can be found on Pelotonia’s official FAQ page (2024 FAQ) and will be answered in the Pelotonia Ride Weekend Handbook shared with all registered Riders in the weeks leading up to Ride Weekend. If you have additional questions that are not answered in the handbook, you can reach out to the Simply Community team.
SIMPLY COMMUNITY
Simply Community, simply characterized, is a dedicated, caring, eclectic peloton of more than 245 Pelotonia riders, challengers, volunteers, and supporters who share a common goal: Ending Cancer. While cancer is our ultimate adversary and the connection that identifies our drive and purpose, it is the people and relationships that are the foundational core and heart of who we are and why we exist. We welcome and embrace everyone - from young professionals to executives, children to retirees, neighbors to family members, colleagues to friends - to join our unified and passionate team! Simply Community is the largest grassroots peloton and since 2009 has raised more than $4.6 million for life-saving cancer research.
The benefits of joining Simply Community include:
- Paid rider registration
- Team jersey
- Team social and fundraising events
- Team training rides
- A family of friendship
- Ending cancer!
Register as a Rider, Challenger, or Volunteer on Pelotonia’s website. Select peloton “Simply Community” during registration to join.
If you would like to register as a Rider and have your registration fee waived, please email info@simplycommunitypeloton.com for our promo code.
If you have already registered as a Rider, Challenger, or Volunteer but did not select Simply Community as your peloton, contact info@simplycommunitypeloton.com.
There is no extra commitment to joining Simply Community. The benefits of joining Simply Community include:
- Paid registration
- Team jersey
- Team social and fundraising events
- Team training rides
- A family of friendship
- Ending cancer!
No, you can ride independently if desired.
One of the many benefits of joining Simply Community is receiving a complimentary team jersey for Ride Weekend. When you join Simply Community you will share size information. Jerseys will be available for pick-up in the weeks leading up to Ride Weekend. Pick-up locations and times will be shared with riders in advance. Out-of-town riders can opt to have their jerseys shipped, or they can be picked up at the annual Pasta Party, which is held the Thursday before Ride Weekend.
Official Pelotonia gear including t-shirts, hats, magnets, and more can be ordered here.
Simply Community Contact: info@simplycommunitypeloton.com
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Columbus, OH 43215
