At AIDS/LifeCycle, we are committed to providing a safe experience for our participants, volunteers, vendors, staff, and the communities that welcome us. With that in mind, we strongly encourage everyone to take the following steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable illnesses while on event:
Prior to the Event
Get vaccinated and boosted. It’s the best way to protect yourself and others.
Get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself and those around you! For the most up-to-date vaccine and booster recommendations, check out the CDC's website HERE. And don't forget to test for COVID-19 before you travel.
Stay home if you’re sick (with any illness) or test positive for COVID-19.
We ask that any participant who is ill in the days leading up to the Ride to consider the overall health safety of the community. Please stay home if you are sick or have tested positive for COVID-19 (please note - there is not a testing requirement this year, but if you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, please take an at-home test.)
Have a plan.
Things happen, and we get that. Come prepared with a plan for how you will get home should you become sick while on event and no longer feel you can continue on with the event.
During the Event
Social Distancing & Masking
When it comes to health, our top priority is to prevent anyone from becoming seriously ill. We have folks on the Ride who may be significantly at higher risk for illnesses know that wearing masks can be key in helping prevent the spread of airborne germs. If you become ill and experiencing coughing, sneezing, fever, runny nose or other signs of respiratory or other illness GI (including vomiting or diarrhea), we ask that you mask up around others and practice social distancing (at least 6 feet).
Visit the Medical tent if you feel sick.
While we hope no one becomes ill or gets injured during the Ride, but things can happen. If you develop symptoms of illness while on event, please visit the Medical Team in camp or out on the route. They will help you determine the appropriate next steps.
Will there be COVID-19 testing available on the Ride?
Routine COVID testing will not be available at the event (we encourage everyone to bring their own testing kits) and if you have symptoms, you should assume you have COVID and should take appropriate precautions including masking and distancing.
Any individual experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or any communicable illness should seek medical care with the AIDS/LifeCycle medical team at the first sign of symptoms.
The medical team will not provide antivirals for COVID infection on event and participants will be redirected to their care provider for such treatment if you test positive or are symptomatic.
Strategies to Keep you Safe
As always, we commit to maintaining a healthy environment and operation during the event. We will implement the following extra safety precautions to further reduce the risk of COVID-19.
1. We will clean high-touch surfaces and shared objects in accordance with CDC guidance.
2. We are adding extra space in our layouts for Camp, dining tents, and rest stops to avoid overcrowding and allow for social distancing.
3. We are increasing and re-affirming requirements for food service and food handling safety.
4. We are promoting healthy behaviors that prevent the spread of disease, including hand washing and hygiene, staying home when sick, and masking and social distancing recommendations.
5. We are adhering to local and state regulatory policies and departments of public health, including training Staff and Roadies on policies and back-up plans.
