Riders crossing the finish line at Ride for Roswell

Finding the route for you.

So, you want to participate in Ride for Roswell, but aren’t sure which route to choose. No problem!

The mission to end cancer inspires people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities – and we want to make sure anyone who wants to ride, has an opportunity to.

With nine routes to choose from ranging from five to 100 miles, there is a perfect Ride Day route for everyone! Whether you’re an endurance cyclist or a casual rider, you can ride at your own pace.

All the routes, with the exception of Canada, start and end at the University at Buffalo’s North Campus. Additionally, participants ages 1-17 must ride with riders over 18 years old.

Here’s a brief description of each route to help you select the best option for you.

5-mile River Route:

This recreational loop on the UB and Amherst bike paths runs along Ellicott Creek and through the woods, with no car traffic to worry about. There’s a rest stop at the halfway point to relax and regroup. This is great for casual riders but we don’t recommend children with training wheels take on this route. The start times are 10 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. View the route map here.

10-mile River Route:

Journey through paved roads, bike paths and parks. Enjoy the cool breeze off the river as you ride from UB to Ellicott Creek. On this route, there is one rest stop. The start times are 9 a.m., 9:20 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. View the route map here.

20-mile River Route:

Follow Ellicott Creek and the Niagara River to beautiful Niawanda Park, then back through the City of Tonawanda. You’ll see the Niagara River at one of its widest points while you ride flat roads and bike paths on the bed of the original Erie Canal. There are two rest stops on this route. The start times are 8 a.m., 8:20 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. View the route map here.

 

30-mile River Route:

Ride along roads and bike paths beside Ellicott Creek and the Niagara River through Niawanda Park and Isle View Park. Return on the Two Mile Creek bike path through the City and Town of Tonawanda, then through Ellicott Creek Park back to UB North. There are three rest stops on this route. The start times are 7:20 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. View the route map here.

 

Rider at Ride for Roswell
Rider at Ride for Roswell
Rider at Ride for Roswell
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34-mile Country Route:

On this route you will tour through historic Clarence Center and the farmlands of Newstead before heading back to UB North along tree-canopied roads in rural Erie County. There are four rest stops. The start time is 7 a.m. View the route map here.

44-mile Canada Route:

The Canada Route is back for the first time since 2019! Unlike the other routes, this one starts at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and finishes at UB. Riders will travel along the Niagara Parkway with special lanes across both the Peace Bridge and the Rainbow International Bridge. Enjoy a river view from start to finish. There are four rest stops. The start times are 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. View the route map here.

 

45-mile Country Route:

In this adventure, you’ll ride through Clarence, Newstead, and Akron for a tour of the rolling hills of the beautiful Western New York countryside. There are five rest stops. The start time is 6:40 a.m. View the route map here.

65-mile Country Route:

You’ll travel all the way out to Akron and the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and back again. The rolling hills of the Western New York countryside make this a great route for any cycling enthusiast. There are six rest stops. The start time is 6:20 a.m. View the route map here.

100-mile Country Route:

Go for the extra miles and hills with this 100-mile Country Route! You’ll head east through the rolling hills and farmlands of Genesee County in a scenic loop toward Batavia. Rejoin the other country routes at Akron and enjoy the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. To participate in this ride, you must be able to complete 100 miles by 2:30 p.m. There are seven rest stops. The start time is 6 a.m. View the route map here. 

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Ride Your Own Way.

If you’re unable to participate in Ride Day but still want to be a part of the movement – here is your solution! Ride Your Own Way throughout the summer.

Through Ride Your Own Way, you are in control of your Ride experience. You choose the date, distance, route and location. With this option, your Ride can even be on a stationary bike if that’s what you prefer!

Click here to learn more about how to get started and even check out some suggested places to Ride.

No matter how you Ride, you are helping us in our mission to end cancer.

 

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Contact.

Office address.

Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263

Phone number.

716-THE-RIDE
(716-843-7433)

Email.

rideforroswell@roswellpark.org

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Office address.

Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263

Phone number.

716-THE-RIDE
(716-843-7433)

Email.

rideforroswell@roswellpark.org

Join our mailing list.

Click Here.

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