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Pelotonia 2023 scheduled to kick off Aug. 4

So far, Pelotonia has raised more than $258 million for the community’s One Goal to advance cancer research, according to a press release.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pelotonia, a nonprofit organization that raises money for cancer research, is kicking off its 15th year with a new cycling event.

The organization raises funds to accelerate cancer research through its "Ride Weekend" and yearly cycling events. So far, Pelotonia has raised more than $258 million for the community’s One Goal to advance cancer research, according to a press release.

The newest cycling event, Gravel Day, will take place on Sept. 30 and follow the opening day ceremony on Aug. 4 and Ride Weekend, which is scheduled for Aug. 5 through 6. 

Gravel Day was created this year to offer riders a new way to participate in the Pelotonia event through gravel riding. The Gravel Day routes will showcase unpaved roads and picturesque landscapes, the release said.

Credit: Pelotonia

In addition to Gravel Day, this year’s Ride Weekend participants will experience new routes and some old favorite routes through various central Ohio communities, like Pickerington.

A few of the highlights include:

  •  Aug. 5 routes will take riders through Pickerington for the first time since 2019.
  •  The 100-mile route will allow riders to choose different levels of challenge.
  •  The popular Aug. 6 loop will feature an all-new route.

Registration for Pelotonia’s events opened on March 1 at 12 p.m.

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