GFNY will hold group rides around the world

New York City, August 13, 2026 – GFNY Day is an annual global celebration of GFNY and sport which will take place this Sunday August 16, 2026.  GFNY invites all athletes to put on their GFNY gear to ride with their teams, clubs, groups or alone.

More than 50 official GFNY Day Group Rides will be held in cities and regions around the world, including the USA, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, Argentina, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Jamaica, Turkey, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Nigeria.  

“GFNY Day is one of my favorite moments of the year because it shows the true power of our community,”  says Matthias Van Aken, GFNY Community Manager.  “On August 16, GFNY riders from around the world will come together, not only to ride, but to connect, share experiences, and celebrate the friendships that cycling creates. Seeing our community unite across more than 20 countries and over 50 group rides is a reminder that no matter where we are in the world, we are all part of the same GFNY Family.”

Mark your calendar for GFNY Day 2026 and register for free here

About GFNY

GFNY is an international cycling organization that designs, owns, and operates a structured system of races worldwide. Its competitive hierarchy connects GFNY races with National and Continental Championships, culminating in the GFNY World Championship in New York City. This progression is known as the GFNY Road to NYC.

GFNY events feature fully timed racing with age-group competition and are open to a wide range of riders, combining competitive structure with accessible participation. GFNY operates its own integrated registration, results, and ranking system, maintaining direct relationships with participants across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also operates select events in gravel, mountain bike, and running within the same competitive framework.

Website: gfny.com

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship event and the final stage of the GFNY Course to NYC. Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, it brings together riders from more than 90 countries.

Website: nyc.gfny.com

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series is GFNY’s professional racing platform, built around an integrated Pro–Am format in which UCI-sanctioned professional races are held on the same courses and weekends as GFNY mass-participation events. The format was pioneered at Gran Premio New York City and is expanding selectively to additional locations.

Website: gp.gfny.com

Further Material for Media Use

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

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