Ride Out for Our Community
Center Ride Out, an AIDS/Life Cycle legacy event, is a 3-day cycling adventure (April 24-26, 2026) from Los Angeles to San Diego through Riverside County that benefits the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
Your Impact in Motion
Your Impact in Motion
EXPLORE THE ROUTE
We’ve developed a route that reflects the heart of Center Ride Out: safety first and breathtaking SoCal scenery. This route delivers a point-to-point experience (with surprises and fun along the route) you won’t find anywhere else!
Day 1: LA to Riverside
Arrive at Elysian Park by 4:45am with your gear bag ready for drop-off. Grab coffee and breakfast, get in a good stretch, and join us for a short program to ground ourselves in the incredible fundraising efforts you’ve made possible. At 6:30am on April 24, we roll out! We’ll ride 110 miles from Los Angeles’ urban streets through Riverside County’s rolling hills, all the way to your queer summer camp: Basecamp at Lake Skinner in Temecula. Highlights on the route include historic landmarks, a museum lunch stop, and more.
Day 2: Choose Your Adventure
Day 2 is all about choosing your own adventure. You can take a full rest day and enjoy the summer-camp energy at Lake Skinner — massage and medical services, arts and crafts, the splash pad and water park, drag camp counselors, a DJ and dance party, camp-style games, team photos, and plenty of time to relax and connect with the community. Or, if you’d prefer to ride, we’ll have two loop options: a mellow 24-mile scenic ride or a 55-mile route with rolling hills and wide-open landscapes. Whether you rest, ride, or do a little of both, Day 2 meets you exactly where you are.
Day 3: Riverside to San Diego
Day 3 is an 87-mile ride that begins on quiet, rolling backcountry roads before carrying you through the town of Rainbow (yes, really!) and into a stretch of terrain that trends downhill for much of the day. From there, you’ll reach some of the most beautiful coastal miles we could find before riding the final stretch into Hillcrest, where we’ll welcome you home with a block-party finish outside the San Diego LGBT Center, one of our benefiting partners.
Day 1
Day 2 – Short Route
Day 2 – Longer Route
Day 3 – Longer Route
WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK
This ride is for everyone—whether you’ve fundraised before or not. With toolkits, templates, and support from our staff and community, you’ll have everything you need to fundraise with ease. Earn incentives along the way and learn how the Community Fund helps every rider reach their goal.
LIFE AT CAMP
After each day’s ride, you’ll arrive at Camp—your home base for rest, connection, and outrageous fun! Picture dinners shared under the stars, community programming that brings people together, and that unmistakable queer summer camp energy.
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FAQ: CENTER RIDE OUT
Event Basics
April 24–26, 2026.
Registration & Fundraising
Visit DonorDrive to set up your personal page, access toolkits, stories, and resources, and share your journey to support the Center’s programs.
Training & Support
Flexible, self-guided digital plans for all skill levels, plus cross-training guidance and access to past SoCal routes. Ride at your own pace.
Ride Logistics
Meals include vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Tent accommodations are provided at Basecamp.
Inclusivity & Safety
Center Ride Out is about visibility, resilience, and joy. Riding through diverse communities shows why our presence matters. We’ll provide safety guidance and community-building support.
Community & Partnerships
10% of proceeds support the San Diego LGBT Center and the LGBT Community Center of the Desert. Your fundraising helps LGBTQ+ communities across Southern California.