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Pelotonia Tour Changes Route
By: Associated Press
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An annual cancer charity bike ride through the Ohio countryside is changing course away from the challenging hills in southeast Ohio.
Organizers of Pelotonia tour announced on Thursday that this year's event will end at Kenyon College in central Ohio's Knox County, instead of at Ohio University in Athens.
Pelotonia spokeswoman Jessica Kinman says that a flatter ride from Columbus should make for a better experience for participants.
Organizers also hope to attract more riders.
Kinman says specifics on new routes are to be announced. The event is scheduled for Aug. 10-12.
Pelotonia supports cancer research at Ohio State University and has raised more than $25 million since the first ride in 2009.