Mission accomplished!
Well done to our amazing @UKRedSFS Empire State 500 riders who have all completed an amazing 553-mile ride from Niagara Falls to New York City in 6 days!
They’ve raised over £35k so far - please show your support & sponsor a rider.
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Day six and this is the last push for victory. The team will be smiling all the way to the finish line. Ignore the sore legs and pain and focus on the finish. Our heroes will put 87 miles in their legs to finish in Central Park in New York City. its New York baby!!
Day five. The effort that has been put in so far is amazing. The team are true heroes - the donations are flying in. Today the team leave behind Albany and tackle another mammoth 97 miles. They will finish in Poughkeepsie. Poughkeepsie is known as "the Queen city of the Hudson"
Day 4/6 of the 540mi bike journey ✅
99 miles covered from Utica- Albany.
First puncture ✅
met a hot US fireman with over 40 yrs in the service ✅🚒
Tough but all for a good cause @RLCares
Nearly £28k raised! 🤯 Ty so much x
Wow - nearly £28k raised! 🚴♂️As we pass the half way point, knowing those donations are coming in is really giving the team a boost. Thank you to the people of rugby league 🏉🙏Donate here ➡️https://t.co/nQhFik5bGK
#BecauseRugbyLeagueCares
Day four. No let up for our Heroes as the ride ramps up the miles. From Utica the team will pound out a massive 98 miles, finishing in Albany. Albany is the State Capital of New York State. Its famous for being the birth place of perforated toilet paper!
Big shout out to @spitpig who had to wear the ‘Tutu of Shame as wally of the day on Day 3 of the @UKRedSFS Empire State 500, a relatively short 68 miles from Syracuse to Utica.
Please sponsor ‘Jimmy Ballerina’ & make his blushes bearable! @MilfordARLFC
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What a team. Heroes everyone of them. Giving up their own time and money to take on a super human challenge for a brilliant charity. Please support them https://t.co/XjglfuvHVr
Day Three. Only 68 miles today but no time to relax. Our Heroes will be powering from Syracuse to Utica. Utica is a small town that sits on the River Mohawk.
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And they’re off again. Day 2 of the UK Red Empire State 500. 98 miles from Rochester to Syracuse. Please support our riders @UKRedSFS@SlaterHeelisLaw@TheRFL
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Start of day two - check out those smiling faces!! As you can see the team are meeting some of the local wildlife - Kowabunga!!
#RLcares#UKRED#Empire500
Anybody for a nice Sunday bike ride? Just 85 miles today. The team will be enjoying the sights along the way, finishing in the beautiful city of Rochester. Rochester is also known the Flour city.
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#Empire500#RLcares#UKred
Great first day in the saddle for the team. Some tired legs tonight but the team are in great spirits and after a good nights sleep will be ready to go again. Please support this fantastic effort
#UKRED#EMPIRE500#RLcares
A relaxing day for our Empire State 500 team today, lots of sightseeing in Niagara Falls USA ahead of the start of their 540-mile 6-day bike ride to New York on Sunday morning!
Please sponsor a rider if you can.
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Heroes assemble!! The team have a day to recover from the flight and take in the wonderful sights of Niagara fall. There will be some nerves but lots of excitement too
#Empire500#RLcares#readytoroll
The Empire State 500 team are almost there! Short transfer from JFK to Buffalo awaits - they arrive in Niagara Falls at 1.30am UK time. It’s been a long day!
Please sponsor one of our riders if you you can - every £ raised helps fund our important work.
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