AIDS LifeCycle Hits the Road

Advocate.com's Derrick Shore hits the road for the AIDS LifeCycle, a weeklong bike marathon down the coast of California to raise money for AIDS research.

This year more than ever -- in light of California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision to cut AIDS services funding amid a $23 billion deficit in the state budget -- the ride is essential to the ultimate goal: finding a cure.

The dedicated group of 2,100 riders and more than 500 volunteers hit the road with a common goal of raising AIDS awareness -- but their moving stories are each deeply personal.

Watch Advocate.com's exclusive video coverage of the 2009 AIDS LifeCycle.