Empire State Ride

Let the training begin! Check out Charlie Livermore's beginner, intermediate and advanced plans to get you ready for . The advanced plan starts soon.🚴💨

https://empirestateride.com/charlie-livermores-2024-esr-training-plan/

Looking for an added challenge?😤 For the 10th anniversary, we're offering NEW bonus miles and alternative routes on select days this year!

If you're an experienced cyclist or past rider looking to step up your road game, check out the details here: https://empirestateride.com/the-route/

Meet Joyce Ohm, PhD, Chair of Cancer Genetics and Genomics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Ohm has participated in five ESR events, and she sees the fundraising dollars at work every day.💙🧡

"$10 million in 10 years is going to get us to new discoveries, new experiments, new drugs, new treatments, new cures for our patients that are going to help them move forward."

Get to know Dr. Ohm's connection to ESR: https://empirestateride.com/esr-10-million-impact/

"Halfway through the ride last year, I just knew I had to do it again. The people, the energy, everyone that I've met — they're so inspiring. I could not miss it.

Once again, ESR did not disappoint."

— Allison, ESR Road Warrior

How it started (2015) vs. How it's going (2023)🤩

"Someday, I'm certainly looking forward to being able to share the experience with my sons when they're old enough to understand. When it's easy to sit back and do nothing, I think they'll be proud to know that their dad did something to make a difference." — Justin Eveland, ESR road warrior

This Veteran's Day, we are honored to share this month's . Meet Gretchen, Lynette, Lauri and John, who represented their USA jerseys on Day 2 of !🇺🇸💙

ESR is an endurance event that challenges riders over the course of 500+ miles. Some riders may want to complete that journey on an eBike.

The good news: class 1, pedal assist eBikes are allowed on our route!✅

To ensure a safe and positive ride experience, read more about the types of eBikes, charging your eBike and safety here: https://empirestateride.com/ebikes/

The moment everyone has been waiting for since we crossed the finish line in July...

ESR 2024 registration is now OPEN!🧡💙

Register here👉 https://give.roswellpark.org/site/TR?fr_id=1920&pg=entry

On , we're showing off the 2023 road warrior jersey!🧡💙

Tag us/share your best jersey shot in the comments below.📸

A brain tumor vaccine called SurVaxM, developed at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been granted Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

This unique immunotherapy treatment vaccine, now being developed by MimiVax, targets survivin, a protein that helps cancer cells stay alive. Empire State Ride road warriors played a key role in raising funds to turn this concept into a lifesaving reality!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ScY2y8

"I was just interested in doing a bike ride across New York, and I came across this ride and thought, 'What better way to do it than with 300 people who are raising money for a great cause?'" — Ann, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Patience is 🔑

As we continue to celebrate , we are excited to share this month's ! Meet Victoria, who proudly wore her survivor jersey on Day 4 of ESR23.💗

ESR 2024 will celebrate a decade of dedication, impact and everything that makes this more than just a ride.🚲🎗️ Are you ready?

On Day 4, we wore pink.💗

"The hardest ride you'll ever love."💙🧡

Dear ESR Diary,

It has been 53 days since we crossed the finish line at Old Falls Street USA. We can't wait for registration to open for the 10-year anniversary in 2024! We will continue to support and strive for a world without cancer. Until then, we will ride countless miles and fundraise for more treatment and cures.

With love,
ESR Road Warriors💙🧡

We can't wait to start sharing our 2023 ! Starting with Fred and his Wonder Bread jersey, which put a smile on so many faces that day.🍞😁

Helmet hair, don't care.😎

From July 22 to July 29, 2023, 276 cyclists embarked on the journey of a lifetime across New York State. Together, they raised $2 million for cancer research at Roswell Park. That's a new fundraising RECORD for ESR, since the event began in 2014!🏆

Read more here: https://empirestateride.com/esr-2023/

We have the honor of seeing the Freedom Tower as we ride through New York City on Day 1 each year. It's a moment of pride and remembrance for everyone involved in ESR.

Camping during the week is a major bonus for our road warriors because it builds relationships and camaraderie.⛺🫶
What's one of your favorite memories from camp?

Fun fact: Riders participating in ESR 2023 received donations from all 50 states and from 20 different countries!🤩

September is . Make time these next few weeks for the things you love — like riding your bike! Maybe even turn your bike computer off and get back to feeling the wind on your face (we dare you😉).

Almost 10 years ago, Terry Bourgeois had the ambition needed to make his dream a reality. Now, the Empire State Ride is breaking countless milestones, including fundraising even more for cancer research, attracting riders from across the country, growing our community of road warriors and much more.

Thank you, Terry, for sharing your dream with us!🫶

THANK YOU, ROAD WARRIORS!💙🧡

Without all of you, this event would not be possible. Simply put: You all work so hard to fundraise and train year round for this memorable week. We can't thank you enough and we are excited to see you in 2024!