More photos from the last #AIDSLifeCycle are coming out and I made it to one! This is at the top of the Quadbuster climb. It was warm by the time we made it up.

Here is a photo of me crossing the AIDSLifeCycle finish lime for the tenth and final time. Thank you! ❤️

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Also out of assorted kilns tonight: the first of my #AIDSLifeCycle donor thank you gifts. #PotterByNight

#AIDSLifeCycle Ride Director Cailin LaFontalne has the coolest outfits. Thank you for everything!

I put all my daily e-mails in a link tree if you are interested in reading about how my last #AIDSLifeCycle went this year.

https://linktr.ee/motoridersd

The tail winds on Day 6 of #AIDSLifeCycle were so nice. I'm pretty impressed that my average speed was 15.8 mph over 89 miles on this route from Lompoc to Ventura.

Ok I need to write my Day 6, 7 and 8 e-mail. It will be a long one. #AIDSLifeCycle

#AIDSLifeCycle Closing Thoughts

For 12 years, I have given my mind, heart, body, and soul to AIDSLifeCycle. What can I say other than, "THANK YOU."

Thank you to the hard-working ALC staff, including the amazing cyclist representatives who have assisted me over the year.

Thank you to all the training ride leaders who taught me how to ride a road bike, and designed and facilitated training rides.

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Day 8 of #AIDSLifeCycle is mostly resting and doing laundry

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On the morning of the final day, the Chicken Lady left an egg on every rider’s bicycle seat containing a Lifesaver and a message regarding the ride.
“Don’t be sad that it’s over. Smile that we made it happen. Keep the spirit of the ‘Love Bubble’ Alive. 1994-2025.

Our hearts break open on this ride and never fully close again, growing larger and stronger. #AIDSLifeCycle

Yesterday I crossed the #AIDSLifeCycle finish line for one last time. It was an amazing week filled with lots of emotions. Mostly joy, with lots of joyful tears. I'm bummed we won't get to do this again, but I am very grateful I was able to be part of this for 13 years.

The amazing Bob Katz and I have been friends for thirty years. We have also been #AIDSLifeCycle tentmates over multiple years. I am so grateful to have shared this experience with such a good friend.

#AIDSLifeCycle 2025 - my tenth and the final ride is complete.

I have so many things that I am feeling right now, but all I can say is “thank you”.

All I can say right now is thank you.

#AIDSLifeCycle - Day 7
In line for the final ride out for the final day of the final ALC. Feeling grateful and meloncholy, but oh so thankful.

#AIDSLifeCycle - Night six
As it is the final year for this ride, the candlelight vigil on the beach was particularly poignant.

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Day 6 - Rest Stop 4
Dance Party & Jubilation

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Day 6 - Rest Stop 3
Paradise Pit Ice Cream Social on the beach

I am grateful for all the wonderful people I have met through #AIDSLifeCycle, like my amazing friend Chris.

Day 4 #AIDSLifeCycle video with a cameo by @aggiepm

The guy spraying sunscreen on himself in slow motion is my cousin's friend Matt