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The Cause
Fund lifesaving cancer research at Roswell Park and make a worldwide impact. ESR's impact goes way beyond New York State.
Why we ride →
EmpireStateRide
The weeklong adventure and two-day challenge for 2026 are officially FULL!
Empire State Ride is a seven-day, 500+ mile cycling adventure from New York City to Niagara Falls that raises funds to fuel cancer research.
Cyclists just like you will take on the adventure of a lifetime, pushing limits and forging bonds, all for one powerful cause: ending cancer.
2026 is full — but there's still a way in. Register for the 500+ Mile Hometown Challenge, or get on the 2027 Priority List and cycle across New York State next summer.
New York City
Find a rider
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Cyclists just like you will take on the adventure of a lifetime, pushing limits and forging bonds, all for one powerful cause: ending cancer.
The weeklong adventure for 2026 is officially full.
Ride two days from Weedsport to Niagara Falls. Take on the 500+ Mile Hometown Challenge from wherever you are. Or join the 2027 waitlist and cross New York State next summer. Don't miss out!
Newburgh · Albany
Ride stronger together
Let's conquer the road!
A community of cyclists just like you will take on the adventure of a lifetime together, pushing limits and forging bonds for one powerful cause: ending cancer.
This is your chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.
Check out last year's impact:
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Four ways in
Every road leads to the same place: ending cancer.
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The Experience
Catch a glimpse of what our riders experienced over the last decade, from founder Terry Bourgeois' first solo ride to hitting $10 million in 10 years and beyond.
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500+ Mile Hometown Challenge
Take on this adventure from anywhere in the world, with your local community or solo!
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Fundraising 101
Learn the basics and get tips on how to reach — and exceed — your goal.
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Utica · Syracuse · Weedsport
#ESR26
Seven days on the road, documented.
Have questions before committing to #ESR26?
Join our email list to learn more about Empire State Ride, the elite group of cyclists you'll ride with and the impact you'll make for cancer patients.
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2026 total so far:
$2,251,605.53
373 Riders
$10M in 10 years
500+ miles · 7 days · one mission
The route, New York City to Niagara Falls
$10 million raised in 10 years
Fueling cancer research at Roswell Park
Leaderboard
Top 10 fundraisers
- 1Jane Eshbaugh$103,959.72
- 2James Broude$45,359.82
- 3Jason Maher$43,183.10
- 4Edwin Quick$41,035.21
- 5Jennifer Weiner$40,067.02
- 6Seth Brener$37,245.53
- 7Terry Bourgeois$36,381.52
- 8Steven Shepsman$31,440.01
- 9Maria Coccia Bourgeois$27,476.10
- 10Douglas Eberhard$26,839.79
Top 10 teams
- 1Holiday Valley$195,058.24
- 2Long Island Rough Riders$174,579.78
- 3Team Regan$124,253.25
- 4SBRA Riders Against Cancer$107,899.49
- 5Cuss Brothers$90,129.12
- 6Dragon Slayers$67,638.74
- 7Team Boriken$66,929.37
- 8GBY 9$63,857.62
- 9Team Concrete$62,405.32
- 10Regulators$50,702.86
Rochester · Niagara Falls
