That Was the Final AIDS/Lifecycle Ride
After 7 days pedaling from San Francisco, we arrived in Santa Monica, our final destination of the 2025 and final AIDS/Lifecycle: 563 miles (over 900km), 24500 ft, climbing (almost 7500m), and one pothole induced flat tire.
This has been an unforgettable experience, together with my beautiful and hard riding South Bay Blaze teammates, and with the many riders and roadies that make up this special social experiment, called the Love Bubble. The second time around has been more relaxed and more special. I will miss it!
This year, we raised over $17M for the ALC mission. In total, over the years, our little South Bay Blaze team raised $3M(!) and the AIDS/Lifecycle ride in total raised over $300M(!!!). It matters.
On day 3 of the ride, we stop for lunch in a little rural town of Bradley. Also here, ALC matters. This year, we brought together $119K for afterschool activities.
AIDS/Lifecycle brings out the best in people: compassion, empathy, speaking out on important issues, teamwork in the saddle and while repairing those flats, grit, and lots of smiles. Thank you all for a wonderful week!
