Diego Galvez and Andrea Ramirez take the win ahead of 2000 riders

New York, November 19, 2025 – 2000 riders from around the world lined up for the 12th edition of GFNY Cozumel, the largest GFNY race in Latin America. This year’s 154.3 km course delivered perfect weather conditions and with significantly less wind than in previous editions—conditions that set the stage for an even faster race. The race served as the last test ahead of the planned UCI pro race Gran Premio Cozumel which will be held on November 8, 2026, just minutes ahead of GFNY. GFNY is expanding the concept of adding UCI pro races ahead of a GFNY after launching this revolutionary format in 2024 with GP New York City.

From the gun, the pace was intense, holding an average speed of 47–48 km/h. By kilometer 20, a group of 40 riders had formed at the front, launching repeated attacks. At km 30, a decisive move saw ten riders break away: GFNY Cozumel 2023 runner up Christopher Torres (Mexico), GFNY Zapopan 2023 runner up Salvador Lemus (Transportes Lain Mexico), Zorros del Yucatan riders Alan Carrillo, José Alfredo Aguirre, Diego Galvez (all Mexico), GFNY multi champion Edwin Morel (Team Talent USA), former pro and multi national champ Luis Lemus (Mexico) as well as pro Ignacio Prado of Team Canel’s.  Hans’s race was cut short by a puncture shortly afterward.

The break worked well together through the first loop, consistently increasing their lead over the chase group. By the second loop—entering the second passage through the iconic King of the Wind (KOW) section—the leaders had extended their gap to more than four minutes.

After the KOW, a new attack re-shaped the front of the race. With 35 km to go, only Morel and Luis and Salvador Lemus remained in the lead, carving out a 90-second advantage. The work was with Morel though because he was clearly the strongest sprinter among them.  With just 10 km to the finish, the gap had fallen to under 30 seconds, and the chase group reeled the leaders back in with just 1km to go.

From there, attacks flew all the way to the line, setting up a dramatic, high-speed sprint where Galvez powered to victory in 3:31:09, edging out local Aguirre and Morel in a tight three-way finish.

In the women’s race, freshly crowned National Champion Andrea Ramirez from Pato Bike (Mexico) took the win in 03:47:11 followed by Tania Cruz (Colombia) and 2023 GFNY Cozumel Champion Ana Maria Hernandez (Mexico).

Next up on the GFNY calendar is the 4th edition of GFNY Puerto Rico which will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

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Working with partners around the world to deliver a first-class experience, GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series puts its athletes first.

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Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The 14th annual Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 17, 2026. Athletes take on a challenging route to compete against each other, the clock, and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.

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Cycling – Pro Racing

At Gran Premio New York City, professional teams race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 10-minute head start. The third edition will be held on May 17, 2026.

Adding a women’s pro race would elevate the event further. The proposed format would have women starting 45 minutes ahead of the men’s pro race, giving them their own stage. However, the extended road closures required for this addition increase costs by $100,000.

For those interested in supporting women’s racing, GFNY is inviting companies and organizations to help sponsor this important addition. Contact GFNY to discuss partnership opportunities.

The official Gran Premio New York City website is GP.GFNY.COM.

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Official GFNY Cozumel video: here

GFNY Press Images: here

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

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