Riders will tackle almost 3000 m of climbing in Brazil’s Sierra Gaúcha

New York City, October 12, 2023 –  Bento Gonçalves, located in the heart of Brazil’s wine region, will host the 2nd edition of GFNY Bento Gonçalves, where riders will tackle a 135.9km long racecourse with 2721m of climbing.

“GFNY has been popular with Brazilians since its inception so having a great GFNY race locally is a no-brainer,” says GFNY President Lidia Fluhme. “And it’s a proper challenge in Southern Brazil’s spring which is perfect for racing. We look forward to the Brazilian champions and competitors to join us again in NYC for the GFNY World Championship on May 19.”

Race week activities will take place in Fundaparque Rio Grande do Sul.  It includes the fun GFNY Bento group ride on Friday and Saturday where riders get to do a relaxed ride together with friends and competitors and GFNY Kids Bento which will take place on Saturday.

Website: bento.gfny.com

About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series

GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing, planning and organizing events. The global endurance sports brand hosts multiple events throughout the year around the world on five continents.

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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Riders get to BE A PRO FOR A DAY ® by competing against others, themselves and the clock in a personal endurance challenge.

Top 10% (20% at regional championships) of finishers in each age group qualify for the Elite Qualifier Corral at every GFNY World event.

GFNY World Championship NYC

The 12th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 19, 2024. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. Athletes take on a challenging route to compete against each other, the clock and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.

The official GFNY website is: www.gfny.com.

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Official GFNY Bento Gonçalves video: here

GFNY Press Images: here

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

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