Biking To End AIDS

Thank You!

2009-08-27T20:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks again to all of you who sponsored me on AIDS/LifeCycle 8! This event was a great success that, through your generosity, raised 10.5 million for the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. You have helped change the lives of others by enabling those with HIV/AIDS to gain access to life-saving drugs and treatment and by raising awareness and knowledge about HIV/AIDS. I hope you enjoyed watching these videos as much as I enjoyed making them. It truly was a phenomenal experience that I'll never forget. THANK YOU!!

I'll be riding again next year in AIDS/LifeCycle 9!

So please visit my new blog for updates: http://BikingToEndAIDS2.blogspot.com

Thank you again!! See you on the road in 2010!!

John

Day 7

2009-08-11T06:35:00.000-07:00

Day 6 - Part 2

2009-08-08T08:05:00.000-07:00

Day 6 - Part 1

2009-07-30T04:03:00.000-07:00

Day 5 - Dress Red Day

2009-07-28T05:22:00.000-07:00

Day 4

2009-07-07T06:12:00.001-07:00

Why We Ride

2009-07-03T14:12:00.001-07:00

Day 3 - Part 2

2009-06-28T16:50:00.001-07:00

Day 3 - Part 1

2009-06-21T21:56:00.000-07:00

Letter from Travis

2009-06-20T12:03:00.000-07:00

Day 2

2009-06-16T23:33:00.001-07:00

Day 1 - The Ride

2009-06-13T02:26:00.001-07:00

Day 1 - Opening Ceremony

2009-06-12T04:18:00.001-07:00

Day 0 - Orientation

2009-06-10T20:21:00.000-07:00

Pre-Ride

2009-05-28T18:30:00.000-07:00

It's time for AIDS/LifeCycle 8!

After the event comes to an end, I'll be compiling all the pictures and videos I took throughout the ride and uploading them to this blog. So please stay tuned.

Donors

2009-03-12T18:42:00.000-07:00

I would like to thank the following donors for supporting me in this AIDS/LifeCycle 8 charity event. I truly appreciate your generosity, especially in these difficult economic times. You're not only providing funds that allow the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center to continue their great service. But more importantly, you're giving those living with HIV/AIDS the opportunity to access those services they so desperately need. Thank you.

(in alphabetical order)

Alex Nguyen
Candida Tapia
Carrie Hickert
Chase Wirth
Dan & Bridgette Riedel
Experian
Jim Riedel
Jordan & Amy Lane
Joyce Lowe
Kevin Furlong
Melissa Hancock
Mike & Stacey Riedel
Professional Building Contractors Inc.
Rich & Laura Riedel
Richard & Judith Riedel
Seth Mason
Susan Riedel
William Campbell

Introduction

2008-12-13T11:21:00.000-08:00

My name is John Riedel and I currently reside in Los Angeles. I recently signed-up for AIDS/LifeCycle 8, and I decided to create a blog so that I can share this experience with others.

AIDS/LifeCycle is an annual 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Beginning in May 2009, this ride takes place over the course of seven days and increases awareness and knowledge about HIV/AIDS. It also raises money to help beneficiaries to continue to educate and provide critical services to the community.

AIDS/LifeCycle currently has two beneficiaries: San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. As a resident of Los Angeles, I chose to donate the money I raise to the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center (LAGLC). LAGLC provides much needed services to those living with HIV/AIDS, including medical care, mental health services, an on-site pharmacy, HIV testing, and HIV prevention services.

I plan on posting videos of this experience. So please bookmark this page and check-back for updates. Thanks for reading!

John