Cycle for the Cause September 21-23 2012 Home

Why We Ride...

The Center provides more than 1,800 counseling and group sessions to LGBT people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

More than 1,000 LGBT youth attend HIV prevention and support activities and leadership training.

Starting in Summer 2012, the Center will become an HIV testing site, providing free, quick oral testing and follow-up confirmatory blood tests.

The Center's Newly Diagnosed HIV Positive Group helps people who have just learned that they are living with HIV, to find strength and support through community connection.

The Center Recovery Program's Positive in Recovery support group is one of the only support groups in the state that works with LGBT HIV positive clients working towards sobriety.

The Center works with LGBT HIV+ immigrants to help them connect to a supportive community to reduce isolation and share important resources.

The Center has a representative on the New York City HIV Planning Group to assist with policy creation, advocacy, and be a voice for LGBT people.

The Center's Gender Identity Project is the first transgender peer counseling and empowerment program in New York State and works to reduce rates of HIV transmission through support groups, counseling, and community outreach events.

Each year the Center Youth Program holds an annual health fair to connect LGBT youth to culturally component primary medical care and receive HIV testing and counseling if desired. The Center Families program offers support for HIV+ parents and provides information, resources, and referrals to HIV+ gay men who wish to become biological parents.

Cycle for the Cause Welcomes MORE New Sponsors!

The sponsor list for Cycle for the Cause 2012 is growing and we’re very excited to announce four new in-kind sponsors: General Motors, Miller 64, Lays and Gatorade! These new sponsors join our already large list of supporters including: Google, Odwalla, Poland Springs Water, PopChips, Stonyfield Organic, Zico Coconut Water, Pure Fix Cycles, Al’s Cycle Solutions, Here Media, The Advocate, Honey Stinger and MetroSource Magazine.

All of these sponsors are helping to cut the costs of the event and raise more money for the life-saving HIV/AIDS related programs and services of the Center.

Thursday Night Hotel Deadline Approaching

Our host hotel for Thursday night is accepting reservations and make sure to hurry and book your room now! The deadline to book is quickly coming up and you don’t want to miss out on the chance to stay with everyone. The Sheraton is large enough to host all of our riders, staff and crew in one place. This will also serve as our check-in location. The pre-event dinner, breakfast and our Opening Ceremony will all happen on the Sheraton property!

https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/cycleforthecause2012

Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center

1657 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA, 01701
United States
Phone: (508) 879-7200
Fax: (508) 875-7593
(Please mention “Cycle for the Cause” in order to secure the group rate of $99 plus taxes!

Rooms include two double beds so sharing with a friend is encouraged! Please email mbeck@gaycenter.org if you are searching for someone to bunk up with.

There’s still time to win the bike from Pure Fix Cycles and Al’s Cycle Solutions!

Thanks to our friends at Pure Fix Cycles and Al’s Cycle Solutions, one of our lucky participants is going to win a BRAND NEW BIKE! Before Friday, August 10th any new registrations will be entered into the drawing for the bike. Already registered? You can win too! For every person you refer to register for the ride you’ll receive an entry for both you and the person you referred. Get out there and start recruiting and that bike could be yours!

Cycle for the Cause Jersey Order Deadline Extended

The official Cycle for the Cause 2012 Jersey is still on sale and we’re extending the deadline to turn in your order form. Make sure you fill out your form by Friday, August 10 to get this one-of-a-kind souvenir. You can find the order-form at www.cycleforthecause.org.

Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising!
Having trouble making the big asks? It’s not always easy to ask a friend, family member or co-worker for $100 but don’t forget about our monthly payment option. Anybody can afford to skip a Starbucks once a month. Ask them to donate $10 a month for 10 months. When making a donation your donors can choose to split up their payments that can be automatically deducted from their credit card each month. The best part about the payment plan is you get credit for the full $100 right up front!

Cycle for the Cause Training Ride Series Two Training Rides this week:

Waterfront Wednesdays
6:30 PM meet-up
The fountain at Christopher St. Pier
RSVP: mbeck@gaycenter.org

Join C4C Rider Ed Stillman for this casual ride along the Hudson River. This ride is mostly flat and between 15-20 miles so it’s perfect if you are just starting your training or just need a mid-week warm-up ride. Also, chat with fellow participants about training, fundraising and all things C4C!

Cycle for the Cause Training Ride Series: Week 3
7:30 AM meet-up/8 AM ride-out
50 miles
The Center
208 West 13th St. (between 7th & 8th)
Ride Leaders: Charlie Miller, Jose Lugaro & Michael Burros

Join us for week three of the Cycle for the Cause Training Ride Series. This week we’re going to take on 50 miles.

Keep on fundraising and putting those miles behind you!