Derek Oliver's
AIDS/LifeCycle Homepage

West Coast Rider

Update- As of 5/24, I have raised my minimum goal for my ride. I would like to thank everybody who helped me out, you really have no

idea how much I appreciate it. I will post pictures and a summary of how the ride went when I return. Peace and love to all.

-Derek O.

          Here's the 7-Day Ride Route(Hopefully I'll see you at the finish line!)

 - Sunday, June 1 - 79.3 miles to Santa Cruz.
   Camp 1: Harvey West Park, 326 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

 - Monday, June 2 - 105.4 miles to King City.
   Camp 2: San Lorenzo County Park, 1160 Broadway, King City, CA 93930

 - Tuesday June 3 - 66.7 miles to Paso Robles.
   Camp 3: Mid State Fairgrounds, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA
   93447

 - Wednesday, June 4 - 97.7 miles to Santa Maria.
   Camp 4: Preisker Park, 2301 Preisker Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458

 - Thursday, June 5 - 42.5 miles to Lompoc.
   Camp 5: River Park, Sweeney Road & Hwy 246, Lompoc, CA 93436

 - Friday, June 6 - 85.5 miles to Ventura.
   Camp 6: San Buenaventura State Beach, 901 San Pedro St., Ventura, CA
   93001

 - Saturday, June 7-61.5 miles to Los Angeles.(Arrive around noon or 1PM)
   Closing Ceremonies: V.A. Center, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA     90025
  

From June 1-7, 2008, I'm bicycling in AIDS/LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to make a world of difference in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS.

I have realized that everyone must set goals which must be accomplished in our lives, and this is my first. I have decided to participate in the Aids Life Cycle from June 1-7, 2008. Not only will this ride benefit millions of people living with AIDS around the world, it will also prove that I can do anything I set my mind to.

To help raise money for AIDS research, I am asked to raise a minimum of $2,500 before June 1st. If it would not be too much of a burden on your wallet, please donate to my cause. I will be the one cycling from the Bay to LA, all I ask is for your support. The easiest and most convenient way would be to donate directly through this page. Thanks for your support!

I have also decided that I will be riding with a compartment specifically for carrying pictures of any friends or loved ones who are either living with AIDS, or who have passed away from ANY disease. I don't care if you sponsor me or not, just send me a picture of that person, and they will ride with me.

     The real way to see the City of Angels