NorCal AIDS Cycle Raises Funds for UC Davis Children's Hospital

Annual bike race benefits HIV/AIDS service providers in the Sacramento Valley

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Registration is now open for the 2026 NorCal AIDS Cycle, a multi-day bike race that raises funds for HIV/AIDS service providers in the Sacramento Valley, including the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic at UC Davis Children's Hospital. The race takes place May 14-17, starting in the Sacramento area, with riders traveling to a basecamp location at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds before ending at the California State Capitol.

Why it matters

The NorCal AIDS Cycle provides critical funding for the UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic, which treats infants, children and adolescents with infectious diseases like HIV. The race's proceeds allow the clinic to continue providing essential care and support to families in need.

The details

The NorCal AIDS Cycle features challenging routes over three days, with riders starting and ending at a basecamp location. The race culminates on May 17 with the final leg ending at the West Lawn of the California State Capitol in Sacramento. Last year's event raised $3,000 for the UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic.

  • The 2026 NorCal AIDS Cycle takes place May 14-17.
  • The race starts on May 14 in the Sacramento area.
  • Riders will travel to a basecamp location at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds on May 14-16.
  • The final leg of the race ends at the California State Capitol in Sacramento on May 17.

The players

UC Davis Children's Hospital

A children's hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis, which houses the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic that benefits from the NorCal AIDS Cycle.

Tami Enslie

The clinical resource nurse with the UC Davis Pediatric Specialty Clinics, who expressed gratitude for the NorCal AIDS Cycle's support of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic.

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What they’re saying

“Because of the generosity of the NorCal AIDS Cycle community and the hard work they put into this race each year, we can continue providing care and support to the children and families who need it most in our clinic.”

— Tami Enslie, Clinical Resource Nurse, UC Davis Pediatric Specialty Clinics

What’s next

The 2026 NorCal AIDS Cycle will take place May 14-17, with the final leg ending at the California State Capitol in Sacramento on May 17.

The takeaway

The NorCal AIDS Cycle's annual fundraising efforts provide vital support for the UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic, enabling the hospital to continue delivering essential care and services to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in the Sacramento Valley.