Tour d'Equator: Pride Ride 2026

Join us for our fourth annual "Tour d'Equator: Pride Ride" to celebrate our vibrant community! The ride kicks off at Equator Coffees at the Round House Cafe on the San Francisco side of the Golden Gate Bridge. From there, we will cross the bridge to Mill Valley, ride to the summit of Mt. Tam, and conclude the festivities at Equator Sausalito.

Registration is free and includes complimentary paninis and drinks at Equator Sausalito after the ride. While there is no cost to participate, we encourage those who can to make an optional donation during check-out to support the LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth.

Schedule:

• 8:30AM: Meet at Equator Round House (Golden Gate Brg, San Francisco, CA 94129) for coffee and pastries
• 9:00AM: Roll out
• 10:00AM: Unofficial stop at Equator Coffees in Downtown Mill Valley (2 Miller Ave) for those who can't meet at Round House
• 10:45-11:45AM: Snack and water break at the top of Mt. Tam
• 12:30-3:00PM: End at Sausalito Equator with lunch provided with this ticket + celebratory cheers with Equator Co-Founders Helen Russell & Brooke McDonnell

The Routes:

• Road - www.strava.com/routes/11292634
• Gravel - www.strava.com/routes/16446562
  

Ride Details:

• The Vibe: This is a no-drop ride. We'll keep things social on the flats and regroup at the top of major climbs so everyone can ride at their own pace.
• The Terrain: Classic Marin riding which means you'll want plenty of gears and a comfortable endurance bike!
• Preparation: This is a self-supported ride, so please bring water, nutrition, and basic repair supplies.

What to Bring:

• A well-tuned bike
• Helmet (required)
• Rear blinky light recommended
• Water and nutrition (for ~4 hours)
• Flat repair kit and spare tube

Mandatory Ride Waiver: Please sign the Mike's Bikes group ride waiver to save time at check-in. One signature covers the entire season of rides.

About the Beneficiary: LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth's mission is to build community and inspires social change for LGBTQQ+ youth through education, career training, and health promotion. Founded in 1988, LYRIC is one of the first and largest LGBTQQ+ youth centers in the country. For nearly four decades, they’ve created safe, affirming spaces where young people can learn, lead, and thrive.