Get ready to witness an incredible feat of determination and resilience as our Cyclists and Roadies conclude their remarkable 7-day journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
This year the City of Santa Monica has once again invited us to end our journey at the beach, just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier. This iconic location will provide a breathtaking backdrop for Cyclists and Roadies as they cross the finish line of the Final Ride.
Join us on Saturday, June 7th, as we come together to celebrate the strength and commitment of our incredible participants!
WHEN:
Saturday, June 7, 2025
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WHERE:
Santa Monica Lot 4 South
2100 Ocean Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90405
ABOUT THE EVENT
Feel the excitement in the air as the Cyclists and Roadies cross the finish line, their faces beaming with pride and joy. Join us as we cheer on our 2,500 cyclists and over 600 Roadies as they celebrate the close of the Final Ride.
There will be food trucks, local vendors, and live music throughout the day, and after the last participant crosses the finish we invite you to join ius for our Closing Ceremony as we honor the history of the Ride and the work this community has done to change the lives of so many living with HIV/AIDS.
AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH
- Bike Parking will be available directly after you cross the finish so you can enjoy the festival and cheer on your fellow participants.
- Bike Shipping services will be available in Bike Parking. See our Bike Shipping page for more details.
- Rental Bike returns will be located in bike Parking with Newbury Park and Bicycle Angels.
- Participant Gear will be available on site around 1:00PM, but keep in mind that our Gear Trucks will be driving down from Camp 6 that morning and will be subject to delays due to traffic.
- IMPORTANT: If you intend to depart from the Finish Line Festival directly to the airport to catch a flight, plan your schedule accordingly. We recommend that you not plan to leave the festival until after 6:00PM in case of delays- this is a complex event and things do happen!
SPECIAL GUEST INFORMATION
- Friends and families of AIDS/LifeCycle participants – this is the place for you! Come cheer in your Riders and Roadies as they complete their journey down the coast of California!
- If you’re planning on cheering in a participant, talk to them beforehand to get an idea of when they expect to arrive at the Finish Line Festival site.
- Cyclists will be released from lunch around 11:30AM to make their way to the finish and should arrive in a steady stream from 12:00PM to about 6:00PM.
- We expect the final cyclist to cross the finish around 3:30PM.
- Shortly after the last cyclist crosses the finish we will announce the start of our Closing Ceremony, consisting of closing remarks by the Ride Director and Agency leadership, followed by a closing video to commemorate the week of the Ride.
GETTING THERE
The Finish Line Festival is located at 2100 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Parking for the Finish Line Festival can be found at a number of public parking lots and garages within one mile of the Festival. Keep in mind that the event will be ending on a Saturday and we will be sharing the beach with the public. Plan accordingly and give yourself plenty of time to park.
We highly encourage attendees to carpool and utilize ride shares and public transportation. For a list of parking locations and details about piblic transit and Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus, visit their website.
LEAVING THE FESTIVAL
Designated framily and rideshare pickup locations will be available along Ocean Ave and will be marked by signage. When you're ready to leave, we encourage you to gather your things and meet your ride on Ocean Ave to avoid navigating traffic in the adjacent parking lots.
