July will be here in no time, which means the Empire State Ride is getting closer. If you’re still on the fence about participating or trying to figure out your plans before committing, we have something that will help – check out the official route.
Let's Break it down
Day 1
Staten Island to Yorktown Heights. 58+ miles and 1,700 ft. elevation gain.
Day 2
Yorktown Heights to Rhinebeck. 79+ miles and 3,900 ft. elevation gain.
Day 3
Rhinebeck to Albany. 75+ miles and 2,800 ft. elevation gain.
Day 4
Albany to Utica. 98+ miles and 3,300 ft. elevation gain.
Day 5
Utica to Weedsport. 83+ miles and 1,900 ft. elevation gain.
Day 6
Weedsport to Spencerport. 76+ miles and 2,100 ft. elevation gain.
Day 7
Spencerport to Niagara Falls. 77+ miles and 1,700 ft. elevation gain.
When you participate in the Empire State Ride, you are not only advancing cancer research from the seat of your bike, but also taking on a unique cycling challenge. All riders get access to:
- Tenting accommodations, which includes a tent, air mattress, camp chair and fresh towels
- Catered breakfast and dinner every day
- Rest stops every 15 – 20 miles
- On-site bike repairs
- Support and gear vehicles
- Charging stations
- and more
And a couple other things to note:
- Some riders choose to stay in a hotel for the entire week or for several nights. Any rider who chooses this option is required to make the arrangements themselves and cover the expenses. We do have room blocks available, but spots are limited.
- All riders will end their route at camp each night, but there will be limited hotel shuttles provided to transport riders to and from the hotel at designated times.
- There will be a charter that departs from Buffalo, New York, on Saturday, July 24 and takes riders to Staten Island for a $75 fee. This charter takes riders and luggage, but not bikes, so if you choose to take advantage of this, you will need to plan how to get your bike to Staten Island. If you’re in the Buffalo area, you can drop off your bike on Thursday at the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation and we will truck it to the start line. Or you can ship your bike through Campus WheelWorks, our partner bike shop, and our team will truck your bike to the start line.
- Additionally, there will be a charter that departs from Niagara Falls back to Staten Island on Sunday, August 1 at 8:30 a.m. for a $75 fee. You can ship your bike back home through Campus WheelWorks. Our team will transport it from Niagara Falls to Campus WheelWorks.
- If you’re driving to either Buffalo to take the charter or to Wagner College in Staten Island, there will be free, week-long parking for both.
- All registered riders get access to a travel planner, which includes access to this information like how to ship your bike, the in-person experience and more.
Ready to make your summer an adventure? Commit to the Empire State Ride and start making a difference.