What You Need to Know

Arriving at the Cow Palace

• The main gates at the Cow Palace will open to Cyclists, Roadies and guests at 4:00 AM.
• Cyclists and Roadies should arrive by 5:00 AM. (Some Roadies may have a different meeting time and place; please confirm with your Roadie Captain).
• The main arena will open at 5:30 AM.

Participant Drop Off and Shuttles

• Vehicles may enter the Cow Palace gates between the hours of 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM to drop off participants
• Spectator Parking is $20 per vehicle, cash only. No fee will be charged if you’re simply dropping someone off.
  • For drop-offs, please follow the instructions of staff and volunteers, who will be directing the flow of traffic.
• Participants staying at host hotels should utilize the AIDS/LifeCycle shuttles. Tickets are available through our Travel Planner.
• No vehicles will be able to access the main gate after 6:00 AM.

Gear Drop Off

• Gear Drop Off will open at 4:00 AM.
• Upon arrival, take your gear bag to your assigned Gear Truck. There will be signs and Volunteers to direct you to the correct truck.
• All gear bags must be tagged with an AIDS/LifeCycle Gear Tag. Additional tags will be available at drop off.
• After dropping off your gear bag, proceed to the arena for Opening Ceremony.

Breakfast

• A light breakfast of assorted pastries, oatmeal and coffee will be provided in the North Hall by our partner Starbucks from 4:00AM to 6:00AM.

Opening Ceremony and Ride Out

• The main arena doors will open at 5:30 AM.
• Stretching on the arena floor will happen at 5:45 AM.
• Opening Ceremony will begin at 6:00 AM.
• Ride Out will happen immediately following Opening Ceremony at approximately 6:30 AM

What to bring to the Opening Cremony and Ride Out

• Your gear bag. Take your gear to your assigned Gear Truck before the Opening Ceremony.
• Your ID, cash, credit cards and medical insurance card. DO NOT pack these items in your gear bag.
• Your helmet with your participant number affixed to the left side.
• Full water bottles or hydration pack.