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Family & Spectator Guide
Everything the people cheering you on need for Ride Weekend 2027. Content is managed by the Team Huntington admin team — details may change ahead of the event.
Illustrative diagram — not to scale.
Spectator parking
Recommended lots: McFerson Commons Garage and Neil Ave. Garage. Arrive by 6:00 AM Saturday for closest access. Overflow: Convention Center North Garage.
Recommended viewing locations
Mile 12 (McFerson Commons), Mile 34 (Pickerington Cheer Zone), Mile 68 (Granville), and the finish line at Hilton Columbus Downtown.
Team Huntington tent
Bright-lime canopy at the finish village near the bandshell, plus rest stops 2 and 4. Team snacks, cheer squad, and photo backdrop.
Rider tracking
Live rider tracker will be linked here on Ride Day (placeholder). Save your rider's bib number to search quickly.
Kids activities
Family village at the finish: face painting, balloon artist, mini-obstacle course, and a shaded story-time tent. Free for all ages.
Food & rest areas
Food trucks open 7 AM at the finish village. Free water and shaded seating throughout the family village.
Accessibility
Accessible parking with placard in the Nationwide Blvd lot. Accessible restrooms and viewing platforms at Mile 12, Mile 34, and the finish.
Weather preparation
August in Columbus averages 82°F high, 62°F low. Bring sunscreen, hats, water, and a light rain shell. Final forecast in Wednesday update.
Emergency & contact
For life-threatening emergencies dial 911. Medical tents at every rest stop. Family info hotline: (614) 555-0142 (demo).
Friday · Aug 6
- 2–7 PM — Packet pickup, Columbus Convention Center
- 6:30 PM — Team gathering, Hilton Union Ballroom
Saturday · Aug 7 (Ride Day)
- 5:30 AM — Staging opens
- 7:00 AM — Roll-out
- 10 AM–3 PM — Finish village open
Sunday · Aug 8
- 11:00 AM — Team brunch, Hilton
- 1:00 PM — Recognition & photos