More than 200 cyclists arrived at Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post #330 in Spencerport on July 29, completing the sixth leg of their 500+ mile ride across New York to raise funds for cancer research at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo. After a full day of riding, the cyclists enjoyed dinner and an evening program before camping for the night on the grounds of the Legion Post on Trimmer Road.
Riders from across the country – 25 different states – and right here in Rochester, each raised at least $3,500 for critical cancer research to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. To date, the 2022 Empire State Ride has raised over $1.4 million.
Over seven days, riders traveled through the Hudson River Valley and Mohawk River Valley before joining the Erie Canal corridor. They cycled through some of the most scenic parts of the state and made overnight stops in the Hudson Valley, Albany, Utica, Syracuse, and Spencerport. On Saturday, July 30, the Empire State Ride completed its 558th mile at the top of Niagara Falls.
Since the inaugural ride in 2014, Empire State Ride has raised more than $5.5 million for innovative cancer research in immunotherapy and personalized medicine.
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Photos by Lon Schwenzer
