Cycle for the Cause is a 3-day, 200+ mile, ride that, as of 2026, starts and finishes in NYC. Team and individuals raise funds and awareness through the ride to support the HIV & AIDS support services, counseling, recovery, and other services of the NYC LGBT Community Center.

Team Eagle is one of the oldest and longest-running community teams on the ride. Started by Rick Weber during his 2007 Mr. Eagle title year, the team has always had a close connection with The Eagle NYC leather bar, and many socials and fundraisers are held at the bar.

While we’ll certainly encourage it, you don’t have to be ’leather’ to be a part of the team. Team Eagle has members from a lot of different backgrounds and experiences. We have a ‘work hard, play hard’ mentality and focus those efforts on the end of AIDS and HIV stigma and in supporting our community.

Riders raise a minimum of $3,000 and Crew raise a minimum of $1,000 for the ride. Team Eagle members set a goal to and often raise far beyond. In the words of our founder, Rick Weber, “Eagles Don’t Do Minimums.”

Besides the higher fundraising goal, Riders train from last spring though the summer to be able to complete the mileage of the ride. It’s a great opportunity to socialize, but also a lot of, generally, Saturday or Sunday mornings given to getting the training in. Crew are the unsung heroes of the ride. Crew manage our rest stops, pick up riders in sweep vans, assist bike techs, and a lot more. Both are an essential part of the ride and of Team Eagle.

For a more comprehensive FAQ about the ride itself, visit here.

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