Camping at ESR: What you need to know

Empire State Journey is simply across the nook, and riders are in for the journey of a lifetime. Not solely are street warriors advancing most cancers analysis from the seat of their bikes, however they’re additionally taking over a novel biking problem. Should you’re something like Maria Coccia-Bourgeois, you’re going to study lots throughout your week on the street.

“I did my first Empire State Journey, hopped on the bus and off I went. I’d by no means camped. I used to be a Vacation Inn lady, however I realized to camp, and I’ve realized lots of issues about myself that I by no means thought that I’d do or may do.”

Maria Coccia-Bourgeois

Should you’re a first-time street warrior or fascinated about turning into one subsequent yr, chances are you’ll be questioning what to anticipate at camp. After an extended day of driving, there’s no higher feeling than freshening up and getting settled in for the evening. By familiarizing your self with the schedule and assets, you may make essentially the most out of your tenting expertise.

Right here’s a fast snapshot of what to anticipate.

Your expertise Contains:

No-hassle tent tenting, together with tent, chair, air mattress, clear towels and every day supply of your luggageShower truck, restrooms, bike truck and mechanics supportThe ESR HUB, a central location for rider data, drinks, snacks, first-aid provides, sunscreen, and cue sheets.Wellness help, together with first-aid and bodily therapists in addition to non-obligatory massages at riders’ expenseCatered breakfast and dinner with consideration for dietary restrictionsCharging stations for devicesNightly mission-based programsHammocks and garden video games

Schedule

The final relaxation cease closes at 3 p.m. every day. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the nightly program at 6:15 p.m. that unites everybody round our shared mission to finish most cancers. Then, you have got free time till 10 p.m. when quiet hours start. You need to use that point to get pleasure from our night reception, chat with different riders or simply unwind whereas reflecting on the day.

Camp Areas

Orientation Day: July 20, 2024 — Wagner School, Staten Island

CAMP: Wagner College1 Campus Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301

Day 1: July 21 — Somers Intermediate Faculty, Somers

240 US-202Somers, NY 10589

Day 2: July 22, 2024 — Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck

6636 U.S. 9Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Day 3: July 23, 2024 — Shaker Heritage Society, Albany

25 Assembly Home RdAlbany, NY 12211

Day 4: July 24, 2024 — Donovan Center Faculty, Utica

Oneida County

1701 Noyes St, Utica, NY 13502

Day 5: July 25, 2024 — Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport

1 Speedway Drive #415Weedsport, NY 13166

Day 6: July 26, 2024 — Ferris Goodrich American Legion, Spencerport

691 Trimmer Street Spencerport, NY 14559

Day 7: July 27, 2024 — End Line in Niagara Falls, NY

101 Outdated Falls StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14303

“Camp is a part of the camaraderie that makes ESR so particular. It’s an effective way to fulfill different riders and listen to why individuals are there.”

Steve Mars, Veteran Rider

“On the finish of the day, it is not concerning the journey. It is concerning the funds raised. And it is about hanging out at camp if you get there. Belief me, the beer tastes actually good after a day of driving.”

Richard Noll, Veteran Rider

Fascinated about tackling this summer season journey in 2024? Register right now or learn extra.