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Bike Path Tour 92 Miles, Steep and Long Climbs Climbs Ride ID 2652 Meet: 7:00 AM Ride-Out: 7:30 AM Heavy Rain Cancels Starting in Norco, we head out through Chino Hill, Dimond Bar and West Covina to the San Gabriel River Trail. Then we cross over to the Santa Ana River Trail via Ball […]
Ride 13: Point Reyes & China Camp 68.4 Miles, Rolling Hills & Steep Climbs Ride ID 2094 Meet: 7:30 AM Ride-Out: 8:00 AM Heavy Rain Cancels Welcome to the Marin Marauder's Progressive Sunday Rides Training Series. The Spring Progressive rides are designed to get you ready for the epic Big ride in June. We […]
Pig Farm Reliez Lafayette BART (26 or ride back 31) Danville, Back Bike Path 26/31/53 Miles Rolling Hills And Steep Climbs Ride ID 2642 Meet: 7:30 AM Ride-Out: 8:00 AM Rain Cancels Welcome to the Sunday Orinda Ride Series. We are an all-pace/all-skill training program. We invite everyone – from novice to speedy – […]
China Camp / Tiburon Loop 61 Miles, Rolling Hills and Steep Climbs Ride ID: 2061 Meet: 8:00 AM Ride-Out: 8:30 AM Heavy Rain Cancels The SF Sunday Ride Series Hosted by PosPeds is an AIDS/LifeCycle training group riding out of San Francisco, offering training rides to prepare cyclists for AIDS/LifeCycle and beyond. The series, […]
Calaveras 66.8 Miles, Rolling hills and steep climbs! Ride ID 2649 Meet: 8:15 AM Ride-Out: 9:00 AM Heavy Rain Cancels Join AwesomeAhead! (Sunnyvale) Season 10 every Sunday to incrementally increase your distance and climbing while learning the tips, tricks, and rules of the road that will make your ALC experience both safe and unforgettable! […]
**UPDATE on LOCATION to CASTRO VALLEY BART & ROUTE** (original route impacted by a BART closure) 56 Miles, Rolling Hills Ride ID 2187 Meet: 8:30 AM Ride-Out: 9:00 AM Rain Cancels Join us for our April Women's ride! We are rocking this training season and today we have 56 miles to enjoy together. Hills? Of […]
Beaches 27 Miles Rolling Hills with a few Climbs Ride ID 2666 Meet: 8:30 AM Ride-Out: 9:00 AM Heavy Rain Cancels It's time for a nice cruise along the silver strand. We will start at Tidelands Park in Coronado and make our way along the strand to Chula Vista Marina View Park for a […]
Antelope Valley Calif Poppy Reserve 50 Miles Rolling hills and gradual climbs Elevation Gain: 2,200 feet Ride ID: 2594 Meet: 8:30 AM Mandatory Safety Speech: 8:45 AM Ride-Out: 9:00 AM Rain Cancels This scenic ride is well worth the trip. There are many kinds of flora (from orchards of cherry trees to Joshua trees) […]
56 Miles, 1200 ft elevation Meet: 10:00 AM Ride-Out: 10:30 AM Heavy Rain/Snow Cancels https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5459287279 Come explore some trails and bike-friendly routes in East Denver! Starting in Arvada, ride through Commerce City to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and then head south through Aurora. Roll back through Denver to downtown and then head north to the […]
East Bay Weekday Morning Ride 14.5 Miles, Rolling Hills & Steep Climbs Ride ID 2624 Meet: 7:00 AM Ride-Out: 7:15 AM Rain Cancels Rise and shine! Join us for our East Bay Weekday Morning Ride! We will meet at Lake Merritt BART station, ride up to Joaquin Miller Park via Park Blvd, Upper Liemert […]
Morning Twin Peaks Training Rides 7 Miles, Steep Hills & Long Climbs Ride ID 2622 Meet: 6:30 AM Ride-Out: 6:45 AM Rain Cancels Start your day in the most delightful of ways! Wake up your legs with an AIDS/LifeCycle midweek training ride. We'll meet in the heart of the Castro and climb our way […]
Let’s talk about AIDS/LifeCycle! Join me for my April Open Office Hours on Zoom! Let's meet and chat about Ride logistics, fundraising, training and much more. Bring your ride buddies, team mates, your pets and whomever else you like! When: Wednesday, April 5th Time: 3 PM to 4 PM PST Where: Zoom Meeting ID: 592 […]
13 miles Terrain: Steep Hills with Long Climbs Level: Intermediate Meet: 7:15 AM Ride-Out: 7:30 AM Rain Cancels Climbing. Love it, loathe it? No matter, you’re going to have to do it, because whatever you may have heard to the contrary, the AIDS/LifeCycle route from San Francisco to Los Angeles is NOT downhill the whole […]
Our goal this season is to be out in the community and meet as many folks as possible, so we are posting up at local coffee shops hoping to see YOU!! Nicole will be at HOB coffee north park for open office hours from 9am to 1pm. Don’t worry you don’t need an appointment, just […]
Did you know that ~60% of all donations arrive in the final 60 days of the season? This 1-hour fundraising workshop is all about you. We'll start by checking in on where you are - whether you are launching your first round of donation asks, need new ideas, or ready to soar past your original […]
Come hang with fellow AIDS/LifeCycle participants and staff at one of our favorite Castro pizza spots! Let's celebrate the start of spring and the countdown to the ride with yummy pizza and good company. Can anyone say carbo loading? Pizza and soft drinks on us!
In this workshop, you’ll learn all the ins and outs of how to prepare for Life on the Ride. Following a time-line from today until Orientation Day (June 3rd), we’ll tell you what to bring with you on Orientation Day and what to expect; how your days in camp and on the route will look, […]
Tiburon Loop via Strawberry 34 Miles Rolling Hills Ride ID: 2610 Meet: 9:00 AM Ride-Out: 9:30 AM Rain or Smoke Cancels It's Friday Ride Day! Join us for our welcoming rides of 30 - 50 miles. We start in Sausalito, Fort Baker, with easy access by bike from San Francisco and plenty of car […]
Coachella Valley 9 City Tour 77 Miles, Mostly Flat Ride ID 2676 Meet: 7:00 AM Ride-Out: 7:30 AM Rain Cancels Meet at Townie at 7, ride out at 7:30. This is a "relatively flat" 77 mile ride......no significant hill climbing! So, how do you challenge yourself? SPEED! No loligagging......it's all about getting comfortable moving […]
Pleasanton Out & Back 75.2 Miles, Steep Hills & Long Climbs Ride ID: 2638 Meet: 7:00 AM Ride-Out: 7:30 AM Rain Cancels Welcome to the Saturday East Bay training series! This series is designed as slow ramp-up starter series for new riders but welcomes riders at all skill levels, including those who haven't ridden […]
Santa Luz ride 63 Miles Rolling Hills with Gradual Climbs Ride ID 2667 Meet: 7:30 AM Ride-Out: 8:00 AM Heavy Rain Cancels This will be a good one! We will start off at good ole Mission Bay south shore boat launch and make our way to the Rose canyon bike path. From there we […]
Coleman Valley 61.1 Miles Rolling Hills And Steep Climbs Ride ID 2164 Meet: 7:30 AM Ride-Out: 8:00 AM Rain Cancels Training Rides meeting in Windsor, all are welcome More hills, more hills and more hills, then some nice rollers along the ocean and if we are lucky a wind that will pretend that we […]
We’re teaming up with our friends at Just Ride LA to host a training ride and general bike maintenance clinic! Ride Meetup: 7:30am Rolling: 8:00am Route: Beginner to Intermediate, more details to come. 43ish miles. Strava link is: https://www.strava.com/routes/1149056/ SPECIAL: Everyone who sticks around for lunch and workshop will be entered in a drawing to […]
Easter Weekend Bayou Ride 41 / 61 Miles, Mostly Flat Ride ID 750 Meet: 7:45AM AM Ride-Out: 9:00 AM Heavy Rain Cancels Houston-Area ALC Training Series Join us for a local ride through some of Houston finest bike trails! Ride has two routes that start and finish from Godwin Park in Houston. First route of […]
Pt. Reyes Out and Back 73.1 Miles, Rolling Hills & Steep Climbs Ride ID 2123 Meet: 8:00 AM Ride-Out: 8:30 AM Heavy Rain Cancels Let’s start “Ramping Up”: a Saturday series where everyone is welcome as we build our skills and endurance, preparing ourselves for AIDS/LifeCycle. This is a progressive series, each week riding […]
South Sac Loop 61.8 Miles, Rolling Hills Ride ID 2144 Meet: 8:00 AM Ride-Out: 8:30 AM Rain Cancels Sacramento Saturday ramp up training rides Here we go! Our first metric century (100 kilometers); who's ready? Don't worry, we take out the hills for this ride while we stretch the miles. We leave Nimbus and […]
Santa Susana and Westlake Loop 65 Miles Rolling Hills with Gradual Climbs Elevation: 3,327 ft Ride ID: 2643 Meet: 8:00 AM Ride-Out: 8:30 AM Rain Cancels Dont miss the chance to see this amazing part of Los Angeles ! We begin at the Balboa Tennis Center in Encino before heading west for a trip […]
Chain Gang Rides - SoCal South Bay 55 Miles Rolling Hills with gradual climbs Ride ID 2672 Meet: 8:00 AM Ride-Out: 8:30 AM Rain Cancels This Saturday Chain Gang ride will take you to the SoCal South Bay. From Manhattan Beach Helen's Cycle to Palos Verdes. Will ride our way along Hermosa, Redondo Beaches […]
Roaring Mouse Cycles, Reverse China Camp via Paradise Loop 66 Miles, Rolling Hills & Steep Climbs Ride ID 2648 Meet: 8:00 AM Ride-Out: 8:30 AM Rain Cancels The AIDS/LifeCycle BIPOC group is a community within a community – where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color can train together, share tips and resources about how […]
CV-Bay Bridge 59.4 Miles, Mostly Flat Ride ID 2654 Meet: 8:30 AM Ride-Out: 9:00 AM Rain Cancels Welcome! Welcome! Cycling Chingonas is partnering with Eden Bicycles of Castro Valley for the Eden East Bay Epic Training Rides. These rides are designed to prepare you mentally and physically for this year’s ALC ride in June. […]
PJI Ride #13 58 Miles, Rolling Hills Ride ID 733 Meet: 8:45 AM Ride-Out: 9:00 AM Rain Cancels Progressive Ride Series great for first time riders 520 Mercer Island, Beaux Arts, Norway Hill (NOTE: this ride may not happen if spouse wants to see in-laws) The route is at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41698739/ All skill levels are […]
New Almaden Ride Ride ID: 2027 64.3 Miles, Mostly Flat and Steep Climbs Meet: 9:00 AM Ride-Out: 9:45 AM Rain Cancels Welcome to the South Bay Blaze training rides; a carefully crafted route series designed to build strength, safety, and confidence before the ride in June. These winter/spring series rides are a great way […]
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