AIDS/LifeCycle 6 Web Coverage - June 3 to June 9, 2007: Recent Episodes
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Here are links to the "Unwritten" video shown at closing ceremonies in Los Angeles and two other videos shot during AIDS/LifeCycle 6. Unwritten - a montage of Cyclists & Roadies Proud - a montage of Cyclists & Roadies Thank You,...
We've posted the photos from Day 7, with Cyclists and Roadies ending their triumphant 545-mile journey at Closing Ceremonies in Los Angeles' VA Center.
Download the Day Seven Podcast (20:00 min, 14MB, .mp3) Day Seven saw the triumphant arrival of the AIDS/LifeCycle 6 riders and roadies into Los Angeles. Hear a recap of the events and the speeches of L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center...
Download the Day Four Podcast (14:21 min, 13MB, .mp3) On Day Six, the cyclists ride from Lompoc to Ventura. Brand new and veteran cyclists alike share how it feels to be so close to the end of the ride and...
The photos for Day Six illustrate the cyclists' journey from Lompoc to Ventura. Highlights include ice cream frolic at Santa Barbara's Paradise Pit and contemplative moments at the beachside Candlelight Vigil.
In the Day 6 edition of The Daily Spin [1.5MB PDF], we hear personal stories from a cyclist and ALC's Specialty Team Deputy about why they are participating.
Inspired by the adventure our bloggers are chronicling? Feel like you're missing out on all the fun? Register for AIDS/LifeCycle 7 as a Roadie or Cyclist! The event will take place June 1-7, 2008, and registration is $20 off through...
Cyclist James, who is HIV positive, talks about the honor of taking part in the team photo for the Positive Pedalers. "A philosophy of theirs that I truly admire and have put into practice in my life is to feel...
Download the Day Five Podcast (18:06 min, 16MB, .mp3) Day Five was a short, fun day of riding. Hear about "Red Dress Day" and how one rider was able to ride it because of the help of the medical staff...
We guarantee that you'll be seeing red in our batch of photos from Day 5, a.k.a. AIDS/LifeCycle's "Red Dress Day"!
Cyclist James writes that "the most rewarding part of the ride so far was at the top of Evil Twin #2 where the official half way to Los Angeles mark is set. As you crest over the top of the...
Download the Day Four Podcast (16:50 min, 11MB, .mp3) Day Four saw the cyclists pedalling over the Evil Twins to the halfway point of the ride. Peg, the oldest participant on AIDS/LifeCycle 6 shares why she decided to do this...
The photos from Day 4 follow the cyclists as they conquer the Evil Twins, ascend to the Half Way to L.A. point, and roll into camp in Santa Maria.
The Day 5 edition of the Daily Spin [840K PDF], AIDS/LifeCycle's camp newsletter, covers the challenge of bicycling safely through urbanized areas, and talks with folks in Casmalia, where a barbecue for participants raises money for the local school.
Roadie Erin is gathering a collection of bruises on her legs from her volunteer work on the Gear and Tent team. "Some onlookers might find them unsightly, but I wear them with pride. See this green one here, I got...
In the Day 3 edition of The Daily Spin [800K PDF], AIDS/LifeCycle's camp newsletter, read about HIV-positive cyclist Lois Springsteen's decision to join the Positive Pedalers, and see profiles of people whose lives have been changed by funds raised in...
Check out photos from Day 3 (Tuesday), which saw cyclists pedal from King City to Paso Robles, by way of the infamous Quadbuster hill.
Download the Day Three Podcast (14:12 min, 9MB, .mp3) Day Three took the cyclists 75 miles closer to LA. Hear their thoughts as they meet the first big hill of the ride, Quadbuster. Cyclist Justin tells the story of why...
The Day 4 edition of The Daily Spin [1.1 MB PDF], AIDS/LifeCycle's camp newsletter, covers the event's impact on HIV awareness around the nation, and profiles the top two participant fundraisers.
Cyclist James writes, "Those who have little faith in humanity any longer need to do this ride. It has certainly changed my outlook of the world and it has been only two days." Find out why James' perspective changed. As...
Today's issue of the camp newsletter [1 MB PDF] looks at AIDS/LifeCycle's Education & Prevention Initiative, which will work with local health departments and AIDS organizations to leverage the visual impact of 2,333 Cyclists and 500 Roadies traveling the state...
Each morning in camp, as participants load up on carbs and scrambled eggs to prepare for a long day of riding, they can also read The Daily Spin, our camp newsletter. It covers highlights from the previous day, tells Cyclists...
ghtDownload the Day One Podcast (13:50 min, 9MB, .mp3) Day Two has the longest route on AIDS/LifeCycle - 105 miles from Santa Cruz to King City. Roadie volunteers tell us what Roadies do and why they do it. Cyclist Claudette...
We've posted photos from Day 2 (Monday), which saw cyclists noshing at the Deep Fried Artichokes stand, experiencing contemplative moments in Mission Soledad, and achieving their first century (100-mile) day.
AIDS/LifeCycle's four participant bloggers have started sharing their journeys, with posts from Day 1 (Sunday): Cyclist Annette tells how Opening Ceremonies made her think of her brother, who died of AIDS in 1994. "We arrived just in time for the...
Download the Day One Podcast (18:45 min, 12MB, .mp3) The cyclists finish their first day - 90 miles from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. Listen to highlights of Opening Ceremonies and a recap of the day. Paul Serchia, Positive Peddlars...
After an exhilarating and exhausting first day, our Cyclists and Roadies made it into their first campsite, at Santa Cruz. Check out our gallery of photos capturing Day 1.
A record 2,300 cyclists from 10 countries and 43 states rode exuberantly from the Cow Palace this morning as they began AIDS/LifeCycle, a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The riders and nearly 450 "roadie" volunteers...
We invite you to see AIDS/LifeCycle 6 through the participants' eyes! Starting Monday June 4, the AIDS/LifeCycle web team will post: Daily audio podcasts A variety of event photos Blogs written by four participants as they experience life on the...
ALC 6 Preview Podcast (2 min, 3MB, .mp3) A brief overview of the upcoming web coverage for AIDS/LifeCycle 6 at http://aidslifecycle.typepad.com/alc6/. You can download the podcast episodes directly or listen to them in our podcast player on the web site...
Photography by Jeff Brock Studio. Looking for more ALC6 photos? Check out: Old Soul Photos by Kristopher Azevedo. Kristopher shot the entire week. Hodes Photography by cyclist Brian Black Hodes. Brian photographed the Teams on Day 5, as well as...
For a more detailed map and information about Opening and Closing Ceremonies locations and camp sites, please visit the ALC Travel Planner's Interactive Map.
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