Men In Spandex Pump It And Get Married

[Steven_Draker]

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Day 1: San Francisco was flooded with a sea of spandex as over 2,300 cyclists and hundreds of volunteers set off on 13th annual AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC), a 545-mile bike ride from the Bay to Los Angeles. Seasoned riders and newbies alike cycled off at the crack of dawn as crowds of supporters screamed, yelled and rang cowbells for their motivational send-off.

 

There was a big surprise during the lunch stop of Day 1 when veteran riders Greg Sirota and Scott McCurdy, who attribute part of their romance to ALC, decided to have an impromptu wedding on the cliffs of San Gregorio State Beach (see below). Their nuptials were officiated by friend Traci Dinwiddie, an actress best-known for her role in The Notebook.

 

This year alone, the cyclists and volunteer ‘roadies’ have raised a record $15 million dollars to fight HIV/AIDS through programs, services, education and advocacy,” said Ryan McKeel, Communications Director of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF). “We have nearly 3,000 participants this year and they’re more energized than ever in their commitment to end the HIV epidemic”.

 

ALC benefits the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) and the Los Angeles LGBT Center, which just changed its name and announced the largest fundraising initiative in LGBT history. Be sure to join the excitement on June 7th for the crossing of the finish line in LA and official closing ceremonies!

 

http://www.aidslifecycle.org

 

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source: http://www.gaycities.com/outthere/32456/men-in-spandex-pump-it-and-get-married-on-day-1-of-aids-lifecycle/

[Steven_Draker]

Folks, we may not have a participant from the escort community at this year's event, but I thought it was worth mentioning and creating this thread for a worthwhile cause.

 

 

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[Diverdan]

Thanks for sharing... this ride seems to get bigger and bigger every year, and what a wonderful cause.

[+ purplekow]

Steven I know you have done the ride as have Davidsf and others. Shame no one has taken up the mantle this year.

[Steven_Draker]

Red Dress Day

 

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