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A smiling man on a bike gives two peace signs

500+ mile

Hometown Challenge.

Be a road warrior from anywhere in the world. Jump on your bike wherever you live and fundraise to advance cancer research.

Cancer won't stop. Neither will we.

Join the 500+ Mile Hometown Challenge!

Challenge yourself to hit your fundraising goal and ride 500+ miles during the month of July. By joining this challenge, you are riding for those who cannot while advancing our mission to end cancer.

If you’ve been thinking about committing to the weeklong Empire State Ride experience but are unsure if it’s right for you or if you’re not available the week we ride, the Hometown Challenge is a great alternative.

A smiling man and woman hold a sign reading Your just rode 500+ miles to end cancer. Handwritten in the margins, it says Scotty the pickle guy! Your family is super proud! We love you!
A man in biking gear smiles. A lighthouse can be seen in the background behind a row of trees.
A man holds his bike in front of him as he stands on a bridge with decorative palm tree columns

Here are the details!

Receive all the perks of being an official road warrior while completing this challenge in your hometown on your own time.

You’ll get access to:

iPhone with the Empire State Ride My Hub app

ESR MyHub App - Coming Soon!

Take on the 500+ Mile hometown challenge!