ABOUT THE EVENT

Wondering exactly where we finish AIDS/LifeCycle? This year we’ll be heading back to the beach! Thank you to the City of Santa Monica for welcoming AIDS/LifeCycle back for the Final 545. 

What happens at the Finish Line Festival (aside from the overall sensation of victory?) Check out some of the festivities we’ve planned:

• As you ride through our Finish Line chute, you’ll be welcomed and cheered-on by friends and family of all ages
• Join us at the main stage on the festival field for beats and fun music to keep you dancing.
• Lunch will be served in our food truck village with 10+ trucks serving diverse and delicious cuisine.
• Roll in by 5PM and meet us on the festival field for the end-of-event video presentation
• Pick up your victory medal and take photos with friends – new and old!
• Let your Participant Rep know if you have any questions. 

CYCLIST INFORMATION

• Gear pick up, bike parking, bike shipping, and other participant services will all be on-site
• Bike Shipping – Cyclists are able to ship their bike from the Finish Line Festival via one of two options. Check out the Travel Planner section of the ALC website for more information!
  • ACE Ride – AIDS/LifeCycle’s exclusive bike shipping service. Sign up in advance for special pricing on bike tune-ups! In-California bike shipping including San Francisco, San Diego, and Palm Springs, plus nationwide shipping service as well!
  • Newbury Park Bike Shop – NPBS will be on site to facilitate all of your Bike Boxing and Bike Shipping needs and receive rental bikes. Be sure to book in advance to speed things up at the Finish Line Festival.

ROADIE INFORMATION

• Download will take place at 3171 S Bundy Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Unless otherwise directed, all Roadie teams will head directly to Download after coming in from the Route or arriving from camp. Staff will be on-site to guide you through the process of returning your vehicle and equipment, and a shuttle service will transport you on to the Finish Line Festival to cross the finish line.

GRABBING YOUR GEAR

• Gear Trucks will arrive around 12:00PM and take approximately 30 minutes to unload, so gear will not be available to participants until about 1:00PM. Keep in mind that delays happen with complex event slike these, so if you intend to depart from the Finish Line Festival to the airport to catch a flight, plan your schedule accordingly.

SPECIAL GUEST INFORMATION

• Friends and families of AIDS/LifeCycle participants – this is the place for you! Come cheer in your Riders and Roadies as they complete their journey down the coast of California!
• If you’re planning on cheering in a participant, talk to them beforehand to get an idea of when they expect to arrive at the Finish Line Festival site. The fastest Cyclists usually ride in around 12:00PM, with most cyclists coming in between 1:00PM and 4:00PM. We expect the last cyclist to cross the finish around 5:00PM.
• The Finish Line Festival will take place from 12:00PM to 6:00PM

GETTING THERE

• There is limited parking available in the main parking lot adjacent to the Festival but the parking is shared with the public and beach goers. Additional parking is available south of the festival at 2100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291.
  • We suggest utilizing carpools, ride sharing, and public transportation as much as possible.

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