New York City, May 21, 2026 -This Sunday, the 5th annual GFNY Villard-de-Lans opens the 2026/2027 GFNY Road to NYC after last Sunday’s 14th Michelob Ultra GFNY World Championship in New York City.
Set in the breathtaking Vercors Regional Natural Park, riders will take on a demanding 163.4 km course featuring 3,973 meters of climbing. With the race base located at 1,050 meters above sea level, participants are immediately immersed in a true alpine racing environment.
“Every Road to NYC season starts with ambition and fresh legs,” said GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “Villard-de-Lans immediately reminds riders what GFNY racing is about: iconic roads, serious climbing, and earning your place toward New York City.”
Race week activities will once again be hosted at Le Balcon de Villards, overlooking the alpine town of Villard-de-Lans. The course promises a pure test of endurance, highlighted by iconic climbs such as the Col de la Croix Perrin. The final ascent into Villard-de-Lans has been featured multiple times in the Tour de France, adding historic prestige and placing riders on the same roads as cycling’s greatest champions.
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.
About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC
The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.
Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.
The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is
The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.
Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.
The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.
The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.
GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.
The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.
The UCI-sanctioned professional race, Gran Premio New York City, started ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation field of GFNY NYC. The events were conducted as separate competitions under their respective regulations while sharing the same roads and infrastructure in a unique pro-am race format. Both were broadcast live, with the feed going back and forth between the races.
Riders from over 70 countries participated in GFNY NYC, reinforcing the event’s status as one of the world’s most international cycling races.
GP NYC: professional racing returns to the world’s capital city
The third edition of Gran Premio New York City once again brought UCI professional road racing to New York City under sun-filled skies and summer temperatures. Teams and riders competed across the demanding 135 km course featuring the climbs of Gate Hill and Cheesecote. From the opening miles, there were numerous attacks and several breakaways that included riders from the favorite teams such as Nu Colombia, Skyline, Medellín, Project Echelon, Canel’s Java, and others. But in the end, the main peloton came together for the uphill sprint on Hudson Terrace.
Sebastian Brenes of Canel’s Java (Mexico) claimed victory in a time of 3:07:42 ahead of Jérôme Gauthier (Project Echelon Racing, CAN) and Wilmar Paredes (Team Medellin – EPM, COL).
GFNY NYC: Be A Pro For A Day®
Just ten minutes after the pro racers, the huge peloton of amateur riders crossed the George Washington Bridge for the start of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC, racing on fully police-controlled roads through Bergen County and Rockland County before returning to Fort Lee.
Once again, Team Officine Mattio (OM.CC) showed up with a strong team—and the peloton once again did not find an answer as to how to beat them. In the men’s race, South African Alexander Worsdale, who resides in France, went on a long breakaway. However, he was later caught by teammate Federico Borella (Italy) and GFNY riders Luis Lemus and Flavio De Luna, both Mexican ex-pros and multi-time GFNY champions. In the final miles, it was Borella who got away to defend the title for OM.CC and Italy, while Lemus took second and De Luna third.
Federico Borella won the men’s race in 3:34:30, while Martina Cavallo claimed victory in the women’s race in 3:45:01, both representing OM.CC, Italy.
The top finishers earned direct qualification into the elite corral for future GFNY events as part of the global Road to NYC.
A unique global cycling event
GFNY NYC continues to stand apart through its international reach and distinctive race experience. Riders from around the globe traveled to New York City to compete on a course featuring fully police-controlled intersections and chip timing from start to finish.
“It was a spectacular day of racing under amazing weather conditions,” said GFNY co-founder and CEO Uli Fluhme. “And once again we pulled off the two races so close together. I can’t wait to see the concept applied at more races. We at GFNY will definitely do it. Both pros and amateurs loved it.”
Gran Premio NYC and GFNY NYC represent GFNY’s vision of reconnecting professional cycling with everyday riders by creating a shared race environment where amateurs and professionals compete on the same roads, on the same day, in the same event atmosphere.
Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – Women
Martina Cavallo (OM.CC, Italy) – 3:45:01
Anna Ceoloni (OM.CC, Italy) – 3:45:28
Flor Espiritusanto (Dominican Republic) – 4:00:02
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.
About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC
The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.
Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.
The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is
The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.
Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.
The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.
The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.
GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.
The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.
The UCI professional race takes place alongside the 14th edition of GFNY New York City on May 17th, 2026
NEW YORK CITY, May 13, 2026 – The third edition of Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC) will take place on May 17, 2026, as a UCI-sanctioned professional road race held on the same course and on the same day as the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City (GFNY NYC) . The professional peloton will start approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation field. The two events are conducted as separate competitions under their respective regulations, sharing the same roads and infrastructure.
“GPNYC and GFNY NYC are built on the idea that professional racing and open racing don’t have to exist in isolation,” said co-founder and CEO of GFNY Uli Fluhme. “Other disciplines, including gravel, have already demonstrated the value of proximity between elite and amateur competition. In New York City, we are applying that principle to road racing—step by step—while maintaining sporting and operational integrity.”
New York City as the Stage
Founded in 2011, GFNY has grown into a global competitive structure culminating each year in New York City. Gran Premio New York City represents the professional expression of that structure and demonstrates how professional racing can take place alongside mass participation without mixing rules, fields, or objectives.
A FORMAT THAT CHALLENGES CONVENTION
Staging a professional race alongside a mass-participation event on the same course and day remains rare in road cycling. GFNY continues to develop this model to increase scale, enhance sponsor visibility, and reconnect fans and participants with the professional peloton.
Mass participation racing also serves as a development pathway. Riders must manage pacing, nutrition, and race tactics independently over long distances—skills directly transferable to elite competition. GFNY’s “Be a Pro for a Day” concept reflects this progression, culminating in opportunities such as Team GFNY Pro, where top performers earn the chance to compete in a UCI race.
GFNY’s approach is grounded in cycling’s core characteristics—endurance, accessibility, and direct participation—while incorporating modern technology and global reach to create a more sustainable model for the sport.
THE COURSE
120 pros from 20 teams line up ten minutes before the thousands of amateurs on the closed-to-traffic lower level of the world’s busiest bridge, George Washington Bridge on May 17, 2026.
The 85-mile (137 km) course mirrors a Belgian spring classic, featuring rolling terrain and selective climbs suited to all-around riders. The route travels through Bergen County and Rockland County before finishing in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
GRAN PREMIO NEW YORK CITY: RACE PREVIEW
The third edition of GP NYC features a strong international field of UCI Continental and Elite teams from across the Americas and Europe.
UCI CONTINENTAL TEAMS
Among the favorites is Team Skyline (USA), alongside prominent squads such as NU Colombia and Team Medellín-EPM (COL). Additional contenders include Project Echelon Racing, Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz, Competitive Edge Racing, and APS Pro Cycling (USA), as well as Canel’s Java and Petrolike (MEX) and Universe Cycling Team (NED).
TEAM GFNY PRO
A unique element of GP NYC is Team GFNY Pro, composed of top GFNY performers competing alongside professional teams:
Jose Miguel Reyes (MEX) – 1st GFNY San Luis Potosi & Aguascalientes ‘26
Cristopher Hans Torres Ramirez (MEX) – 1st GFNY Cozumel 2022
Team GFNY Pro illustrates a direct pathway between mass participation and professional racing.
ELITE CLUB TEAMS
Elite club teams further strengthen the field, including NYC-based Jamison Racing Team, Big Hit Racing, and Good Guys Racing NYC. Additional teams include Visit Pittsburgh Cycling Team (USA), Hustle Pro Cycling and Les Rouleurs (CAN), Inteja Inca (DOM), and Belgium’s K.O.F.M. x Thielemans–Bildin–Van Eyck Sport Cycling Team.
Together, these elite teams will put it all on the line for a chance to compete at the highest level and make their mark at GP NYC.
MICHELOB ULTRA GFNY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP NYC: RACE PREVIEW
The 14th annual Michelob Ultra GFNY World Championship NYC starts shortly after GP NYC on the same course. Unlike many mass-participation events that increasingly focus on shorter or recreational formats, GFNY NYC remains centered around one demanding long-distance race. The result is a highly committed and performance-oriented international field that reflects GFNY’s core philosophy: Be A Pro For A Day.
Italian riders have dominated the event in recent years, but the 2026 edition presents a more open field. Competitors from the United States, Mexico, Colombia, and more than 70 countries will contend for victory, with no clear pre-race favorite.
NOTABLE PARTICIPANTS
Former professional cyclist Raúl Alcalá will again take part in GFNY NYC, while U.S. cycling legend Nelson Vails will be part of the pro race convoy.
GFNY RACE WEEK
GFNY Welcome Zone & Café
* May 15–16: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
* May 17 (Race Day): 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
* Location: PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ
A central meeting point for riders, spectators, and families throughout race week.
New York City Bike Expo
* May 15–17, 2026
* 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
* Location: PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ
Featuring brands such as Michelob ULTRA, Van Rysel, and official GFNY merchandise.
GFNY TECHNOLOGY & RANKINGS
GFNY’s integrated platform allows riders to manage registrations, results, and rankings globally. The system supports 30 languages and tracks progress toward achievements such as multi-finisher medals and qualification for priority start corrals.
The GFNY Ranking system awards points based on performance in the competitive long route or participation in the medium route. A rider’s best three results per calendar year determine their ranking, creating a consistent global benchmark across all GFNY events.
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.
The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.
Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.
The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.
The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.
GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.
The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.
The race headquarters, packet pickup, the start, the celebratory finish and the post-race festival are held at Shadelands SportsMall, by the Shadelands Drive side. The race week HQ is easily accessible via bike paths and has ample parking available.
The race course has four segments: 1) The powerful and exciting first 10 miles, 2) The 14 miles on the remote and quaint Morgan Territory Road, 3) The 15 miles along the base of Mount Diablo between Morgan Territory Road and Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd, and 4) The 11-mile Mount Diablo climb. The last portion of the event, segment 5, is the non-timed, non-raced 14-mile descent from the summit of Mount Diablo back to Shadelands SportsMall.
All GFNY Walnut Creek riders line up at the start corrals at SportsMall and start the race together from their allocated start corrals. From Shadelands Drive, head to Ygnacio Valley Road, which will have full traffic control for the start of the race. The race starts out by climbing out of Walnut Creek, through the cities of Concord and Clayton. You’ll pass by cattle ranches, Clayton Valley Farms and ride in the Goethals Canyon, with Keller Ridge on your left and North Peak on your right.
You’ll make a right onto Morgan Territory Road, which is a technical part of the course. The course will take you past cattle ranches and stables, over several narrow bridges, along a stream, and through incredible dense nature. Over these highly enjoyable 14 miles, you will take on a constantly undulating, twisty curvy road with several steep pitch sections of 10-15%. The area is known for its remote atmosphere, oak woodlands, and high biodiversity, including over 90 species of wildflowers. This section will give you a preview of climbing up Mt Diablo, taking you up to 2127ft altitude. From the crest, you will have a 5-mile technical descent that will require your maximum attention and energy to navigate safely. The Morgan South section, the descent, is busier than the climb due to cattle ranches, stables, farms, homes and grand estates and their visitors and residents.
At the end of the Morgan South descent, you’ll enjoy a slightly undulating 15-mile section, which has a total 1000ft of elevation gain, through more open terrain. The intersections are monitored by police to get you through the course safely, and enjoy the car-free experience by staying in the dedicated bike lane. This area at the base of Mount Diablo has more car traffic due to residential communities, country clubs and Blackhawk Plaza shopping mall.
After you make a right onto Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd, you begin the jaw-dropping 11-mile climb to the summit of Mount Diablo with 3300ft of elevation gain, an average of 5.3% and a max incline of 18%. The climb will be closed to the public, for the exclusive use for GFNY Walnut Creek riders. Note that you must reach the bottom of the climb by 10:00am in order to be allowed to climb Mt Diablo. The climb starts at the Athenian school. At the Junction Ranger Station (there are restrooms there), make a right to continue the climb to the summit. As you climb higher and higher, the views become more and more expansive and stunning at each turn. The last 0.2 miles are a real kicker, with an 8.5% average and 13% maximum.
The mountain-top finish of GFNY Walnut Creek will feel so good! The timing mat is at the entrance to the summit parking lot. The chip timing and the race ends there. You’ll have a chance to refill your bottle, refuel with a snack and take in the grand view after you conquered The Devil. As soon as you’re ready, make your way down, it’s a 14-mile continuous descent back to Walnut Creek, to the celebratory finish line at Shadelands SportsMall. At the start of the descent, there is two-way traffic, with riders climbing to the finish line as you descend, so stay alert and stay to your right. When you reach the Junction Ranger Station, continue straight down, and from there it’s only descending riders. Descend with caution, the race ended at the top, and there is no more timing. Focus on a safe descent and enjoy the special experience of a fully closed Mount Diablo as part of your GFNY experience. Follow the bike path and signs to Shadelands SportsMall. Be sure to follow normal traffic laws at stop signs and traffic lights, none of this section is being timed, it is not part of the race route.
Back at the SportsMall, cheer as you cross the Celebratory Finish Line, and enjoy the festivities with your friends and family: finisher medals, finisher photos, music, a post-race meal, relaxation, the awards ceremony.
The athletes who do not make the 10:00am cutoff at the base of the Mount Diablo climb will be routed via bike paths back to Shadelands Sports Mall and will count as Medium Route finishers. Be sure to follow normal traffic patterns like stop signs and traffic lights, none of this section is being timed, it is not part of the race route. Your total time from the start until Athenian School will be listed alphabetically in the Medium Route results.
GFNY Walnut Creek also offers a Mount Diablo climb-only route option. You will start along with all GFNY Walnut Creek riders from SportsMall, where your timing chip will get activated. From there, follow signs to travel via bike paths to the South Gate and climb Mount Diablo via the same ascent as the whole race field, from Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd and the Athenian School to the Summit. You’ll then follow the same descent via the North Gate back down to SportsMall and the Celebratory Finish Line. Your total time from the climb start at the Athenian School until the Summit will be listed alphabetically in the Medium Route results.
Even though Walnut Creek is located just 25 miles east of San Francisco, it feels like a different world from the busy city life. It’s where the high-end energy of the East Bay meets the charm of hometown California and rugged trails of Northern California. The city is defined by Mount Diablo due to its location at the western base of the 3,849-foot landmark. While downtown is famous for its luxury shopping and top-tier dining, the heart of the city remains connected to nature and open spaces. A mix of laid-back California lifestyle and metropolitan flair – “Calipolitan.”
Mount Diablo is one of the Bay Area’s grandest landmarks, and its peak is visible from most spots around the Bay. On a clear day, the views from the top are stunning, from the Golden Gate Bridge all the way to the Sierra Nevadas. At 3,849 feet, Mount Diablo is the myth, the legend and the aspiration for cyclists.
Walnut Creek is the perfect base for a cyclist. You get the comfort of a walkable, refined city with immediate access to countless bike paths, and some of the most iconic cycling in North America. Families enjoy an eclectic collection of culture, outdoor activities, award-winning shopping, cuisine, and more. GFNY Walnut Creek delivers a serious challenge and fun in one of California’s most beautiful locations.
Getting Here
By plane:
Walnut Creek is centrally located near three major airports.
San Francisco International – SFO The main airport, offering the most international and domestic flights.
Oakland International – OAK A convenient domestic airport.
San Jose Mineta International – SJC Another option for domestic and international flights.
Airport transfers by public transit (BART) BART from SFO to Walnut Creek is a 65-minute direct trip that costs $12-$15. Take the Yellow Line (Antioch-bound). Trains run every 10-20 minutes.
From OAK, BART involves some transfers and takes 45-55 minutes.
By car:
Walnut Creek is located at the intersection of Interstate 680 and Highway 24.
GFNY’s second California race scheduled for April 18, 2027
New York City, May 6, 2026 – GFNY is proud to announce Michelob ULTRA GFNY Walnut Creek – California, set for April 18, 2027. The event expands GFNY’s presence in California and brings the series’ Be A Pro For A Day race experience to the East Bay, positioning Walnut Creek as a premier destination for competitive cycling.
The long distance race covers 104 km (64.4 miles) with 2,100 meters (6,900 feet) of elevation gain, culminating in the decisive ascent of Mount Diablo. The 11-mile (17.7 km) climb to the summit ranks among the most iconic in the United States, gaining over 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) with pitches reaching 18%.
In a rare distinction for a climb of this stature, Mount Diablo will be fully closed to traffic for the event. The official finish line is located at the summit, rewarding riders with panoramic views across Northern California.
The medium distance option focuses on the direct challenge: a shorter, direct route from Walnut Creek straight to the summit of Mount Diablo.
Following their summit finish, riders will descend back to Shadelands SportsMall, where the finish village hosts the post-race meal, awards ceremony, and race festivities.
“Walnut Creek offers exactly what we look for in a host city: a sophisticated, welcoming base with immediate access to world-class riding,” said GFNY President Lidia Fluhme. “Mount Diablo is one of the great climbs in American cycling, and closing it fully to traffic elevates it into something truly exceptional.”
The race will start at Shadelands SportsMall, which will serve as race week headquarters, hosting packet pickup and the GFNY Expo. Group rides on Friday and Saturday will give participants the opportunity to preview the course and connect ahead of race day.
Walnut Creek combines a high-quality urban environment with immediate access to the East Bay’s extensive cycling network. Beyond race day, participants and their families can take advantage of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and one of Northern California’s leading dining and shopping scenes.
Michelob ULTRA GFNY Walnut Creek delivers a demanding course and a distinctive race experience anchored by one of the most iconic, fully closed climbs in the country.
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.
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.
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, including Gran Premio Cozumel, subject to UCI approval.
The UCI professional race takes place alongside the 14th edition of GFNY New York City
NEW YORK CITY, May 6, 2026 – Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC) will take place on May 17, 2026, as a UCI-sanctioned professional road race held on the same course and on the same day as the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City. The professional peloton will start approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation field.
20 Continental Pro and Club teams from the Americas and Europe will make GP NYC an exciting race. Among them is the unique Team GFNY Pro comprising of six successful GFNY riders who receive the once in a lifetime chance to step up the ranks and compete among pros:
José Miguel Reyes Morales
Diego Galvez Cuan
Ismael Collado Acosta
Felipe Aros
Cristopher Hans Torres Ramirez
Oscar Stangoni
“We’re once again fielding a strong lineup,” says Team GFNY manager Matthias Van Aken. “After achieving victories at GFNY races over the past year, our riders are ready to take the next step and compete against a professional international peloton. They will proudly represent the entire GFNY community, whose continued support has played a key role in their journey. We’ll embrace the opportunity to race at this level, and fight for the best result possible.”
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.
About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC
The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.
Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.
The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is
The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.
Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.
The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.
The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.
GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.
The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.
The UCI professional race takes place alongside the 14th edition of GFNY New York City
NEW YORK CITY, May 6, 2026 – Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC) will take place on May 17, 2026, as a UCI-sanctioned professional road race held on the same course and on the same day as the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City. The professional peloton will start approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation field.
20 Continental Pro and Club teams from the Americas and Europe will make GP NYC an exciting race. Among them is the unique Team GFNY Pro comprising of six successful GFNY riders who receive the once in a lifetime chance to step up the ranks and compete among pros:
José Miguel Reyes Morales
Diego Galvez Cuan
Ismael Collado Acosta
Felipe Aros
Cristopher Hans Torres Ramirez
Oscar Stangoni
“We’re once again fielding a strong lineup,” says Team GFNY manager Matthias Van Aken. “After achieving victories at GFNY races over the past year, our riders are ready to take the next step and compete against a professional international peloton. They will proudly represent the entire GFNY community, whose continued support has played a key role in their journey. We’ll embrace the opportunity to race at this level, and fight for the best result possible.”
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.
About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC
The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.
Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.
The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is
The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.
Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.
The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.
The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.
GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.
The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.
The UCI professional race takes place alongside the 14th edition of GFNY New York City
NEW YORK CITY, April 30, 2026 – The Club Teams Les Rouleurs (CAN) and Inteja-Imca Eted (DOM) have confirmed their participation in the third edition of Gran Premio New York City, set for May 17, 2026. Their addition further strengthens an already competitive field of elite and professional teams set to compete in the UCI-sanctioned race, held alongside the 14th edition of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City.
“Gran Premio NYC represents an exciting new chapter for Les Rouleurs. After an intense and successful period racing in Europe, expanding our calendar to the United States is a natural step in our evolution as a team” says Luc Arseneau, Les Rouleurs Sports Director. “We’re looking forward to bringing our racing style to a new audience, engaging with the GFNY community, and delivering a strong and dynamic performance.”
“It is a great honor for such a historic team from the Dominican Republic to have been invited to an event like the GP New York City” says Sports Director Diego Milan. “It is a city closely connected to our country, and we are eagerly looking forward to the day when the Dominican community in New York takes to the streets to cheer on our team.”
Stay tuned for the next announcements.Further team announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Additional race information is available at gp.gfny.com.
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.
About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC
The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.
Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.
The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is
The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.
Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.
The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.
The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.
GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.
The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.
The UCI professional race takes place alongside the 14th edition of GFNY New York City
NEW YORK CITY, April 30, 2026 – The Club Teams Les Rouleurs (CAN) and Inteja-Imca Eted (DOM) have confirmed their participation in the third edition of Gran Premio New York City, set for May 17, 2026. Their addition further strengthens an already competitive field of elite and professional teams set to compete in the UCI-sanctioned race, held alongside the 14th edition of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City.
“Gran Premio NYC represents an exciting new chapter for Les Rouleurs. After an intense and successful period racing in Europe, expanding our calendar to the United States is a natural step in our evolution as a team” says Luc Arseneau, Les Rouleurs Sports Director. “We’re looking forward to bringing our racing style to a new audience, engaging with the GFNY community, and delivering a strong and dynamic performance.”
“It is a great honor for such a historic team from the Dominican Republic to have been invited to an event like the GP New York City” says Sports Director Diego Milan. “It is a city closely connected to our country, and we are eagerly looking forward to the day when the Dominican community in New York takes to the streets to cheer on our team.”
Stay tuned for the next announcements.Further team announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Additional race information is available at gp.gfny.com.
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.
About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC
The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.
Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.
The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is
The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.
Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.
The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.
The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.
GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.
The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.
Race week activities, the start, the finish and the post-race activities all take place aside the Richcraft Recreation Complex, in the Katana North tech hub. The course travels on rural roads in the Katana neighborhood and offers GFNY riders a fully closed-to-cars cycling route, with start-to-finish timing, two aid stations for the medium route and four aid stations for the long route riders.
The course is relatively flat, with many gentle inclines, which will provide a fast race but the undulation will split the pelotons. With a flat and fast start, the urban landscape quickly disappears between sharp, technical turns that take you rapidly into scenic, wooded rural areas.
Upon reaching Marchurst Road, you’ll cover 7km of a straight road on a false flat. The course has some turns, but also longer straight sections, providing ideal conditions to work with a group and enjoy the fully closed-to-cars route with ample stationary police and police on motorbikes.
Before reaching the u-turn at the far north portion of the course, there is a 3km climb with 50m ascent and a max grade of 4.5%. After a right-hand U-turn there is a short descent.
At Fifth Line Road, you climb and descend a ridge near Constance Lake. Being so close to the river, crosswinds are almost a guarantee. Stick to a group, draft, and conserve your energy.
Once you return to March Road, near the start, the race splits. While the Medium Course diverts toward the finish line, those on the Long Course begin their second loop. This is where the energy management from the first lap makes the difference. The second loop will provide a different experience from the first: the dynamic of the group you’ve formed in the second group, plus the 60km of distance raced will add to the challenge.
At the end of the loop, make a left onto Wild Acre Ln and prepare for the final sprint to the finish line at the Richcraft Recreation Complex. Awaiting you at the finish line will be medals, a finish line aid station, a post-race meal, music, festivities and the awards ceremony. Hang out and celebrate your day and achievements with friends, clubmates and family.
Ottawa is the majestic capital city of Canada, defined by the confluence of the Ottawa, Rideau, and Gatineau rivers. The city is known for extensive green spaces, including the Capital Pathway network, Gatineau Park, and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the summer, the Rideau Canal’s banks become a lush, green corridor for outdoor enthusiasts, while in winter, it transforms into the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink — a true symbol of the city’s active, year-round spirit.
Originally founded as a rugged lumber settlement called Bytown, Ottawa has evolved into a political and cultural center without losing its approachable, welcoming feel. The skyline is dominated by the stunning Gothic Revival architecture of Parliament Hill, which is Canada’s political center and celebrates Canadian democracy, heritage, and unity. The city offers a unique blend of grand national history and local flavor. There is no better place to experience that local flavor than at ByWard Market. ByWard Market is one of Canada’s oldest public markets where artisans, restaurants, and specialty shops attract over 50,000 visitors per weekend during the June-October peak season to enjoy shopping, cuisine, galleries, urban art, a year-round farmers’ market, nightlife and cafes.
Ottawa is a premier destination for anyone who loves the outdoors, making it the perfect host for GFNY. Plan extra days to explore the charm of the various neighborhoods, take a boat across the river, or explore Ottawa by bike on some of the 800km (500 miles) of urban and rural pathways. GFNY athletes will experience a race that balances the elegance of the historic capital city with the scenic nature, making it an unforgettable experience.
Getting Here
By plane:
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is located just 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes from Kanata, where GFNY’s race week activities take place. Ottawa Airport offers daily non-stop flights from major cities across Canada, the United States, and a select number of international connections. The main airlines that operate at YOW are: Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and United Airlines.
For more international options, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is only 2 hours away by car or shuttle and serves as a major global hub. There are more than 30 global airlines that operate at YUL, including American Airlines, Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, British Airways, Copa, Delta, Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, and others.
By train:
VIA Rail offers frequent and comfortable service to the Ottawa Train Station from major cities like Toronto and Montréal. The station is centrally located and well-connected to the city’s light rail (LRT) and bus network.
By car:
Ottawa is easily accessible via several major highways:
From Montréal: 2 hours via Highway 417
From Toronto: 4.5 hours via Highway 401 and 416
From the U.S. Border: 1 hour from the New York State border crossings (Ogdensburg or Thousand Islands)
Car rental:
All major car rental agencies have offices both at Ottawa and Montreal airports.
