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The organizations that run the AIDS/LifeCycle announced this week that due to increasing costs of running the event and low participation over the past few years, 2025 will be the last time the ride will happen.

It's very sad that this event that has been happening for the last 30 years will come to an end. The organizations that the fundraising support will continue to provide services to the communities they serve, but without running the ride as part of their fundraising.

I did my first ALC in 2013, and have gone back every year since then (except in 2020 and 2021 when the event didn't happen). I have been a roadie/volunteer twice, and a rider 8 times. For the last event in 2025 I will be a rider again.

If you are able to help with a donation to my fundraising, please go to https://bit.ly/jorgerides to donate. Any amount is appreciated and incredibly valuable for me and the people that depend on these funds.

#AIDSLifeCycle #Fundraising

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The organizations that run the AIDS/LifeCycle announced this week that due to increasing costs of running the event and low participation over the past few years, 2025 will be the last time the ride will happen.

It's very sad that this event that has been happening for the last 30 years will come to an end. The organizations that the fundraising support will continue to provide services to the communities they serve, but without running the ride as part of their fundraising.

I did my first ALC in 2013, and have gone back every year since then (except in 2020 and 2021 when the event didn't happen). I have been a roadie/volunteer twice, and a rider 8 times. For the last event in 2025 I will be a rider again.

If you are able to help with a donation to my fundraising, please go to https://bit.ly/jorgerides to donate. Any amount is appreciated and incredibly valuable for me and the people that depend on these funds.

#AIDSLifeCycle #Fundraising

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5 months ago we welcomed a new member of Casa de Pug. His name is Nacho, and this is his (belated) #Introduction

He has quickly made himself at home and bonded with Federico. They are now boyfriends and they spend a lot of time together.

He is a bit more attached to me than Fede, so he likes to hang out with me and sleep on my lap.

He loves walks, treats and sometimes peeing indoors because this is his house dammit.

We love him and his constant bleps.

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5 months ago we welcomed a new member of Casa de Pug. His name is Nacho, and this is his (belated) #Introduction

He has quickly made himself at home and bonded with Federico. They are now boyfriends and they spend a lot of time together.

He is a bit more attached to me than Fede, so he likes to hang out with me and sleep on my lap.

He loves walks, treats and sometimes peeing indoors because this is his house dammit.

We love him and his constant bleps.

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Fawn pug sitting like a sphinx on the floor with his tongue out, looking happy

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Fawn pug sitting in a reddish brown passenger seat, a little headtilt, looking at the person behind the camera. His tongue is out a little bit and his expression shows happiness and curiosity.

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Fawn pug splayed out sleeping on a person's lap/thighs. A little bit of his tongue is sticking out and he looks very comfortable..

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Two fawn pugs sleeping on the floor. One is sleeping on top of the other's butt and they are both enjoying the sun shining in from a window nearby.

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A note on #Consent

Being on a #Queer friendly or #SexPositive instance does not grant consent.

Wearing #Leather, #Rubber, #Boots or any #Kink related item does not grant consent.

Unless specifically allowed in a user's profile, or in a conversation, don't reply with sexually charged comments. Doing so is like touching a stranger in public, and that is not ok without express approval.

Please remember to be respectful when interacting with others on any platform

Consent is sexy!

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A note on #Consent

Being on a #Queer friendly or #SexPositive instance does not grant consent.

Wearing #Leather, #Rubber, #Boots or any #Kink related item does not grant consent.

Unless specifically allowed in a user's profile, or in a conversation, don't reply with sexually charged comments. Doing so is like touching a stranger in public, and that is not ok without express approval.

Please remember to be respectful when interacting with others on any platform

Consent is sexy!

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#introduction (re-post on my new private instance)

Hello everyone, my name is Jorge. I'm a #gay engineer living in Southern California with my husband Brandon and our pugs Fede and Nacho.

My handle comes from being a #motorcycle rider for many years, but I've transitioned to human powered two wheels. I participate in the #AIDSLifeCycle from San Francisco to LA every year.

My toots will have #pugs, #cars, #CowboyBoots, #leather, #bicycles, #spandex, #food and many random things.

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#introduction (re-post on my new private instance)

Hello everyone, my name is Jorge. I'm a #gay engineer living in Southern California with my husband Brandon and our pugs Fede and Nacho.

My handle comes from being a #motorcycle rider for many years, but I've transitioned to human powered two wheels. I participate in the #AIDSLifeCycle from San Francisco to LA every year.

My toots will have #pugs, #cars, #CowboyBoots, #leather, #bicycles, #spandex, #food and many random things.

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Me and my Husband Brandon during our Save the Date photo session. Jorge is kissing Brandon on the cheek.

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I am standing in front of the Cow Palace in San Francisco in leather jeans and a vest, with sunglasses on.

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I am on my bicycle wearing a cycling kit that says BACON on the front, going through the finish line of the AIDS/Life Cycle in Los Angeles

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I am standing in front of my car (a white BMW Wagon) in a Costco parking lot after the rain, wearing a black leather jacket, plaid blue and white shirt, light blue jeans, tall burgundy Wesco boots and burgundy gloves

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The king of Casa de Pug gets his own #introduction

This is Federico. We adopted him 5 years ago. His gotcha day is the week after Thanksgiving. He bonded with my husband Brandon, and he's the first Pug that has been more interested in him than me.

I'm the secondary human. The one that he tolerates. He doesn't jump on my lap, or come when I call him, but I still love him.

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The king of Casa de Pug gets his own #introduction

This is Federico. We adopted him 5 years ago. His gotcha day is the week after Thanksgiving. He bonded with my husband Brandon, and he's the first Pug that has been more interested in him than me.

I'm the secondary human. The one that he tolerates. He doesn't jump on my lap, or come when I call him, but I still love him.

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Fede the Pug, sleeping in his bed with one paw hanging out the side 

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Fede the Pug, belly up looking at the camera expecting more belly rubs

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Fede the Pug looking at the camera, tongue out, with a happy expression on his face

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A much younger Fede the Pug next to a Target shopping bag on the day we adopted him