By Coach Charlie Livermore More about Charlie Livermore Empire State Ride is lucky to have the support of professional cycling coach Charlie Livermore as an advisor and friend. Charlie is not only a coach at Carmichael Training Systems, but he also serves as a training consultant on our adventure across New York State. He offers his expertise and tips to all ESR riders and joins us on the road each July to ride 500+ miles.   This year’s Empire State Ride courses will give us some options to ride hills on open roads. Personally, this is my favorite type of terrain ..read more

Employees at Roswell Park serve cancer patients every day, but their commitment to the cause doesn’t stop there. Get to know these employees who are doing their part in the mission to end cancer by participating in the 2024 Empire State Ride. Holly Bowser — MBA, CMPE Renier Brentjens — MD, PhD Megan Crawford Title: Courage of Carly Program Coordinator Years doing Empire State Ride: Two Your ‘why’ for becoming an ESR road warrior: Each mile I pedal is a tribute to the strength and resilience of those battling cancer, especially the children and families I serv ..read more

You're sparking hope for cancer patients! When you support Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center through events like Empire State Ride, you’re supporting an institution at the forefront of innovative cancer care, advancing science and expanding treatments options. Those advances influence the way we treat all kinds of cancer everywhere, making your impact worldwide. Advances influence how we treat cancer everywhere, making your impact worldwide Why Roswell Park? What you might not know is that Roswell Park is one of only 4% of cancer centers that hold comprehensive status from ..read more

Fundraising for Empire State Ride Makes a Difference Amazing things happen when everyday people commit to raising funds for cancer research. Empire State Riders in particular deserve high praise for their fundraising efforts, with each road warrior raising an astonishing $3,500 for cancer research. Hitting that goal takes hard work, perseverance and a commitment to the mission to end cancer — and it makes a real difference on the trajectory of cancer care across the globe. When riders commit to the cause, many often go beyond the call of duty and reach new heights for cancer research. When ..read more

If you ask Emily Regan and Colleen Regan-Kreuz, the team captains of Team Regan, they’d tell you something was pulling them to Empire State Ride long before they committed to the journey. This niece/aunt duo took on the adventure together in 2023 in memory of Larry Regan (Emily’s father and Colleen’s brother). They both reflected on the many signs pointing them to ESR after Larry’s passing, and the reminders along the route that he was with them each mile of the way. A physical challenge + a week in the outdoors + a mission to end cancer = the perfect combination for the Regan family ..read more

It only takes one meeting with Maria Coccia-Bourgeois before she forms some sort of connection with you. She’ll likely know your name, greet you with a contagious smile, ask how you’re doing and genuinely care to hear your response. Maria’s gift and love for people is undeniable. Her outlook on life, especially as a cancer survivor, is equally as admirable.  Perhaps the best way to describe Maria comes from a story she shared about her first Empire State Ride in 2017. On the third day of the seven-day adventure, Maria found herself off track. “They wanted to flag me in. And I’m li ..read more

Coach charlie LIvermore on Mobility The Empire State Ride is lucky to have the support of professional cycling coach Charlie Livermore as an advisor and friend. Charlie is not only a coach at Carmichael Training Systems, but also serves as a training consultant on our adventure across New York State. He offers his expertise and tips to all ESR riders and joins us on the road each July to ride 500+ miles.   All blogs by Charlie Are narrow bike tires really better? This is a question that comes up a lot from ESR participants and it’s a good one. The answer is wider is better f ..read more

Fred's Why for Riding There are moments in life when you look back and realize how all your life experiences connect — whether it’s destiny, divinity or mere coincidence. First-time Empire State Rider Fred McKenna reflects on this idea as he sits down at his computer in his home office in Oakdale, NY. Donning black-rimmed glasses and a blue-and-white polo, he shares his why for participating in Empire State Ride and fundraising for cancer research — something Fred says is akin to common sense. “It’s just the right thing to do if you have the means and the opportunity, and you can do it,” Fr ..read more

Each year, Excelsior riders who raised $20,000 or more fund one unique project approved by the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for its high potential. Here’s a look at the most recent SAC grant designation.  Fueling Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research At Roswell Park, our researchers are constantly asking the next question and working toward new discoveries. Many times, those groundbreaking findings begin with a simple question or a small data set. Major national funding for cancer research doesn’t come into play until a scientist can prove they have a solid foundation an ..read more

Empire State Ride has grown immensely over the last decade. Here’s a look at the event’s early years.  2015 → 2023 If you’ve hit the road with us before or follow Empire State Ride (ESR) on social media, you’ve likely heard about ESR Founder Terry Bourgeois’s first solo ride across New York State. In 2014, Terry set out to test his vision of a cross-state cancer fundraiser that started in New York City and ended in Niagara Falls. But what about the first official Empire State Ride back in 2015 or the second ride in 2016? How did those rides differ from the ESR we know and love? Empi ..read more