In This Article
- What Center Ride Out is and why it matters
- Event dates, route, and structure
- The connection to AIDS/Life Cycle
- Who benefits from the ride
- How Center Ride Out aligns with LGBTQ+ community values
Center Ride Out is more than a cycling event — it’s a powerful continuation of a legacy that has shaped LGBTQ+ advocacy, healthcare access, and community support for decades. Taking place April 24–26, 2026, this three-day ride from Los Angeles to San Diego honors the spirit of AIDS/Life Cycle while creating a new path forward for impact and connection.
What Is Center Ride Out?
Center Ride Out is a three-day cycling legacy event inspired by AIDS/Life Cycle, bringing riders together for an unforgettable journey from Los Angeles to San Diego through Riverside County. The event blends endurance cycling, community solidarity, and purpose-driven fundraising in support of LGBTQ+ services.
Participants ride not only for the physical challenge, but for the shared mission: advancing care, advocacy, and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals across Southern California.
Event Dates, Route, and Experience
April 24–26, 2026
Center Ride Out spans three full days of cycling, camaraderie, and reflection. Riders travel from Los Angeles to San Diego, passing through Riverside County and experiencing a carefully planned route designed to balance challenge, safety, and inspiration.
- Three-day, fully supported cycling event
- Route from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Community-focused rest stops and overnight stays
- Inclusive, welcoming environment for riders of varying experience levels
A Legacy Rooted in AIDS/Life Cycle
For many in the LGBTQ+ community, AIDS/Life Cycle represents more than a ride — it represents decades of activism, remembrance, and action. Center Ride Out carries that legacy forward, honoring the history while evolving to meet the needs of today’s communities.
The event preserves the heart of AIDS/Life Cycle: visibility, fundraising, and unity — while opening the door to a new generation of riders, advocates, and allies.
Pro Tip
You don’t have to be a professional cyclist to participate. Training programs, fundraising guidance, and community support are key parts of the Center Ride Out experience.
Learn more about the event, registration details, and how to participate at the official website:
Center Ride Out – Official Event Website
Who Benefits from Center Ride Out?
Center Ride Out directly benefits the Los Angeles LGBT Center, one of the largest and most comprehensive LGBTQ+ organizations in the world.
The Center provides critical services including healthcare, housing, mental health support, youth services, legal assistance, and advocacy programs that impact tens of thousands of lives each year.
By participating in or supporting Center Ride Out, riders help ensure these essential services continue to thrive.
Learn more about the Center’s mission and programs at:
https://lalgbtcenter.org/
Why Events Like This Matter
Center Ride Out reflects the power of community-driven action. It brings together LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and advocates in a shared experience that blends physical challenge with social impact.
Events like this reinforce visibility, foster connection, and generate real resources for organizations doing life-changing work every day.
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