What will you do to end AIDS?

September 18 - September 21, 2025

What are you waiting for?

Register today to be part of the Ride of a lifetime, support The NYC LGBT Community Center, stop the stigma, and end AIDS.

Rider (Ages 25+)

Cycle for the Cause is an epic three-day ride. We stay together in hotels along the route, eat meals together and ride our bikes 275 miles from Boston to New York.

$95 Registration Fee
$3,000 Required Fundraising

Rider (Ages 18-24)

Cycle for the Cause is an epic three-day ride. We stay together in hotels along the route, eat meals together and ride our bikes 275 miles from Boston to New York.

$95 Registration Fee
$2,000 Required Fundraising

Crew

Crew are the heart and soul of the Ride. For three days these amazing people dedicate their time and energy to make sure the Riders are safe, fed, hydrated, and happy.

$95 Registration Fee
$1,000 Required Fundraising

Virtual

Can’t join us in-person for Cycle for the Cause? Here’s a chance to be a part of the movement wherever you are!

No Registration Fee
$0 Required Fundraising

About Cycle for the Cause

Cycle for the Cause is a bucket-list-worthy experience.

Every September hundreds of people just like you - from all walks of life and all corners of the globe - gather for the Ride to support The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center. We stay in hotels together, eat meals together and make memories together as we ride our bikes from Boston to New York City, passing through more than 50 towns and cities in between – all to raise money and awareness in the fight to end HIV/AIDS. And when it's over a group that arrived as hundreds of strangers depart as friends.

And don't worry: it's also fully supported.

That means you’re completely taken care of along the way: comfy hotel rooms, delicious meals, transportation, bike shipping, tons of super fun Rest Stops every few miles, and much more! We've got you covered.

But the Cycle for the Cause experience extends way beyond The Ride, and it starts right now! All you have to do is register, and you'll find an entire community to help you conquer your training, blow past your fundraising goal, and meet amazing new friends.

See you on the road.

Our History and Impact

The Northeast AIDS Ride, now known as Cycle for the Cause, was started in 1995 in response to the AIDS epidemic. We continue to make the three-day journey from Boston to New York City every year, raising funds and awareness to further our progress towards ending HIV and AIDS.

With your help, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center is able to provide comprehensive, community-based HIV and AIDS prevention and education, as well as support programs for people living with HIV and their loved ones. By joining Cycle for the Cause you are not just raising funds that support The Center’s community of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers—you are also becoming an active participant in eradicating HIV and AIDS for good.

The end of HIV is in sight. Your participation and fundraising will help ensure we get there.

About The Center

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center (The Center) was established in 1983 at the height of the AIDS crisis to provide a safe and affirming place for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to respond to the urgent threats facing the community. Over the past 41 years, The Center has grown to meet the changing needs of New York's LGBTQ+ community, delivering services that empower people to lead healthy, successful lives.

Today, we provide one-on-one education and support to help LGBTQ+ people find the prevention methods that work best for them. We also work closely with community partners to provide connection to LGBTQ+ affirming providers where people can access PrEP, PEP, and additional resources needed.

Please visit our website to learn more about what The Center does.