Time to Ride For Roswell

Annual Cycling Fundraiser To Be Held Next Weekend in Buffalo

It's that time of year to ride for a good cause.  The 15th Annual Ride For Roswell will take place Saturday June 26th in an effort to raise money for cancer research. 

The Ride is celebrating it's 15th Anniversary. The Ride has raised more than $10.7 million for Roswell Park Cancer Institute since its inception 15 years ago.

Now drawing pledges and participants from across the country and Canada, The Ride For Roswell uses its collective strength to help ensure cancer research is always funded and that the most advanced treatments and world-class care are always available to patients.

The West Herr Auto Group is proud to be participating again.  All of us at West Herr have been touched by cancer in some manner.  We will be operating a rest stop along the bike route in Ellicott Creek Park (Shelter #15) from 8AM-12:30PM. 

Take a look at our photos from last year's event here.

All along, Roswell has been offering multiple training events and other types of preparation for riders. The final ride preparation training event will take place this Saturday at University of Buffalo's North Campus. Our recent blog post showed how Roswell offered training to riders on emergency weather related situations. 

All routes with the exception of the Peloton start and end at University at Buffalo North Campus (Baird Point area) – Amherst, NY. The Peloton starts at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and ends at UB’s Baird Point.  Maps are avaiable at the ride website. 

There is still time left to donate to a rider or volunteer.  To get involved visit the Ride for Roswell website today. 

Update on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 2:18PM by Josh Kruk

The 325 Mile Ride For Roswell

Gordon Gross on his trek from Ann Arbor To BuffaloGordon Gross is not your average retired attorney.  Gross is more than just dedicated to raising money for cancer awareness, he's fully devoted.  Gross is currently en route from Ann Arbor, MI to Buffalo on his bicycle.  His 325-mile bike ride will conclude with the Ride For Roswell this Saturday. 

Gross is aiming to raise $50,000 for cancer research.  In 2000 he raised $70,000 with a similar ride. 

For the full article on Gordon Gross read the Buffalo News story on him here.