Riders and their families are turning the tropical paradise island into a road cycling festival

New York, November 7, 2024 – This Sunday, November 10, over 3,000 cyclists from around the globe will gather for the 11th edition of GFNY Cozumel, Latin America’s largest cycling race. Riders will take on a scenic yet challenging 157.5 km course, known for its flat terrain and strong coastal winds that test the athletes’ endurance.

“The success story of GFNY Cozumel shows what is possible when you bring a beautiful destination together with a strong organization,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “The team at Paradise Sports around Shaun Gad has grown GFNY Cozumel into Latin Americas largest road race within just a handful of years. But it’s so much more than a cycling race. It’s a latin style road cycling festival with an unparalleled can’t-miss-it appeal.”

Race week is packed with events at the Centro de Convenciones Cozumel. Highlights include the GFNY Cozumel group ride, giving participants the chance to ride alongside former professional cyclists Raúl Alcalá and Luis Lemus. The excitement builds further on Saturday with the GFNY Kids Cozumel races at 8am, where young riders, starting as young as two years old, will enjoy their own mini-GFNY experience, complete with a ride shirt and finisher medal.

Sunday’s race will offer breathtaking views of Cozumel’s turquoise waters and white beaches, but riders will have to contend with Cozumel’s famous headwinds. With family and friends cheering them on, participants will transform the island into a cycling mecca—combining athleticism, tropical beauty, and a festival-like atmosphere that makes GFNY Cozumel one of the most anticipated cycling events of the year.

Website: cozumel.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.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

Cycling – Mass Participation

Dozens of races are held around the world. View the latest calendar here.

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

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

Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The 13th annual Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 18, 2025. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. It is so international that it’s often described as the United Nations of cycling. Athletes take on a challenging route to compete against each other, the clock, and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.

The official Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC website is NYC.GFNY.COM.

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 second edition will be held on May 18, 2025 and aims to be at 1.1 level with World Tour teams racing.

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

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Cozumel video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

Gran Fondo New York Inc.

Uli Fluhme,

Caroline Lindsay,