Cycle to Zero Launches May 29-31
Contact: Emily Land, eland@sfaf.org
Eric Jost, ejost@sfaf.org
SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2026–More than 700 cyclists and volunteer “crew” are set to embark on “Cycle to Zero”–the three-day cycling event and fundraiser for San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF), May 29-31, 2026 in Northern California. The event has thus far raised more than $1.6 million in support of the no-cost programs and services of San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Cycle to Zero participants join the ride as a way to support the many HIV, LGBTQ+, harm reduction, substance use support, sexual health, and social support programs and services SFAF provides to the community at no cost. Yearly, SFAF provides care to 3,000 PrEP clients, more than 12,000 HIV tests, sexual health care to nearly 7,000 people, health care to nearly 900 transgender clients, substance use counseling to more than 500 people, and social support and case management care to hundreds of clients.
Media are welcome to attend Cycle to Zero locations along the ride with opportunities for interviews with event participants and SFAF CEO Dr. Tyler TerMeer.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Ride Out
When: Friday, May 29, 2026, 6 am (route opens 7 am)
What: Hundreds of cyclists and volunteer “crew” depart for a celebratory 3-day bike ride in support of San Francisco AIDS Foundation programs and services
Location: Fort Baker (navigate to Bay Area Discovery Museum parking lot)
Day 1 Lunch Stop
When: Friday, May 29, 2026, 10 am – 11:30 am
Location: Southwest Community Park, 1698 Hearn Ave., Santa Rosa
Camp
When: Friday, May 29, 2026, 2 pm camp opens
Location: Johnson’s Beach, 16215 First St., Guerneville
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Ride Out
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 6:30 am – 8:30 am
Location: Camp Russian River, Johnson’s Beach (16215 First St., Guerneville)
Day 2 Lunch Stop
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:30 am – noon
Location: Old Faithful Geyser of California, 1299 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga
Red Dress Fest & Candlelight Vigil
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 5 – 9 pm (Vigil held at 8:30 pm)
Location: First Street, Guerneville
What: Hundreds of Cycle to Zero participants and community allies will gather wearing red to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS; Red Dress Fest will be lively and celebratory with community entertainment, performances, and other festivities. A candlelight vigil will be held to honor and remember those lost to the epidemic at 8:30 pm.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Ride Out
When: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 6 – 7 am
Location: Camp Russian River, Johnson’s Beach (16215 First St., Guerneville)
Day 3 Lunch Stop
When: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9:30 am – noon
Location: West Marin Elementary School (11550 Shoreline Hwy Point Reyes)
Finish Line
When: Sunday, May 31, 2026, noon – 6 pm
Location: Martin Luther King Park, 610 Colma St. Sausalito, CA
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