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We're excited to kick off the 2025 AIDS/LifeCycle season! Whether you’re registered for ALC or not, whether you’re thinking about it or just planning to be a ‘stay at home hero’ this year, come ride with the Outspoken team and have a fun day. If you’re new to cycling, this is the perfect opportunity to get your feet wet on the road with a beginner-friendly, all-pace-welcome, and open-to-all ride. And share this event with your friends! Everyone welcome, no requirement to join Outspoken, but we hope you’ll like riding with us. We promise, we’re a lot of fun :-) We'll meet at Howard S Wright Memorial Fountain in front of the Space Needle on Sunday, September 22nd at 10:00 AM. Ride begins at 10:30 AM. (Yes, it’s a great picture opportunity!) Distance: ~15 miles Total Elevation Gain: ~600 ft. Route details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44501380 Estimated Ride Time (h:mm): 1:00-1:30 If you’re new to cycling, here are some items you'll need to participate in any ALC training ride: - Wear a helmet (required) - Bring ID (required) - Have your participant number available (if you’re registered) - Water bottle(s) (required)* - Frame Pump or CO2 Cartridge, spare tube, and appropriate tools for tire changing (required) - Electrolytes (eg, Nuun tabs) - Food (eg, protein bar, pocket snack) * During training rides, plan to use electrolytes on rides greater than 2 hours and/or on hot days. You should practice consuming 30-50g of carbs each hour, and consuming liquds every 15 minutes.