Accessibility at Pelotonia
Commitment
Pelotonia is committed to providing an inclusive experience for all participants and furthering accessibility for all spectators regardless of ability, both apparent and non-apparent.
Website
Located at the bottom left corner on all pages of the Pelotonia.org website, the Accessibility Adjustments tool can be used to accommodate many visual, cognitive, and auditory needs to comfortably explore the site.
All Riders and Volunteers attending a virtual orientation can enable closed captioning to follow verbal instructions and dialogue in written format.
e-Bikes
With the growth of electric bikes and pedal electronics in the biking community, the use of these technologies is welcome in Pelotonia! Please note, though, that no fully motorized bikes which use a throttle are allowed on the Pelotonia route and all electric bikes must have a freely operable pedaling system: rear wheel drive train of pedals, crank, chain, and gear system.
Parking & Restrooms
Pelotonia adheres to all ADA compliance requirements for parking and has designated ADA-accessible lots at each start and finish venue.
For Opening Ceremony, all parking garages downtown near McFerson Commons are equipped with accessible parking spots.
Please advise that disability parking placards are required to park at these designated spaces to ensure they are utilized appropriately.
At each start and finish venue, there are designated accessible parking lots located near the venue infrastructure. Please visit the site maps linked below for each venue to locate these lots. If you need additional assistance, please let the nearest Pelotonia Volunteer or staff member know!
All Pelotonia sites throughout Ride Weekend and Gravel Day have ADA-accessible, flat-floor entry portable restrooms that are designated with signage.
Visual & Auditory
Pelotonia uses the following to ensure all participants and spectators can interact with instruction and festivities regardless of visual, cognitive, or hearing ability:
- Sign Language interpretation (ASL) will be utilized at the Opening Ceremony program.
- All Pelotonia signage is created with large print and highly contrasting colors for clear interpretation.
- Each start wave for Pelotonia riders is coordinated by a color that is both shown visually and written in text to accommodate limited vision or color blindness.
- Sound sensitivity support (earplugs) will be located at Spectator Experience tents at start and finish venues.
Overnight Accommodations
For all participants staying overnight at the Kenyon College dorms for the two-day ride, there are ADA-accessible accommodations as needed. If you need accommodations, please be sure to note this on the dorm survey you will receive and Pelotonia staff will reach out to coordinate specifics.
Nursing Parent Accommodation
We’ve incorporated important additions to the Ride Weekend experience to support nursing parents participating as Riders, Volunteers, or spectators, including Lactation Stations at all start and finish venues and optional breast pump transportation. Please visit the Ride Weekend Support for Nursing Parents page for more details!
Questions
If you have questions about what to expect at Pelotonia and accessibility, please email Pelotonia@pelotonia.org. We want every experience to be excellent and inclusive, and we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect at Pelotonia
- While Pelotonia does our best to accommodate the needs of all abilities at our sites and events, we want to acknowledge that there will be large crowds and loud environments that could be triggering to some individuals.
- All Pelotonia events and sites are smoke-free environments and accommodate across mobility needs, including ramps on curbs and ground-level entries that don’t require steps.
- If you or a loved one have any questions or concerns while on site at a Pelotonia event, please consult with a Lead Volunteer (in bright blue t-shirts that read “Lead Volunteer”) or a Pelotonia staff member, identifiable with a Staff credential lanyard.
What to Expect at Pelotonia
If you have questions about what to expect at Pelotonia and accessibility, please email Pelotonia@pelotonia.org. We want every experience to be excellent and inclusive, and we would love to hear from you!
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