Spring racing at the Côte d’Azur in style

This Sunday, GFNY Cannes offers riders a challenging 111.3 km race course with an elevation gain of 2013 m.  Riders will tackle a spectacular route from the shores of Cannes at the Côte d’Azur onto curvy and hilly hinterland roads with two significant climbs: Col du Tanneron with 7.5km of climbing and Col d’Avaye with 13.7km climbing.

“We’re honored to have the support of the Mayor of Cannes David Lisnard and the famous Palais de Festivals under the guidance of Régis Faure,” says GFNY President Lidia Fluhme.

“GFNY is THE cycling race of Cannes and we’re proud to line up alongside much more world famous events such as the Cannes Film Festival. Our team led by GFNY France CEO Cedric Haas is working relentlessly to do its part in why Cannes won the title as world’s best event destination.”

Race week activities will take place at Palais des Festivals.  It includes the fun GFNY Cannes group ride on Friday and Saturday exclusive to GFNY VIP riders.  On Sunday the race will start in front of the Mediterranean sea along the Boulevard du Midi – Louise Moreau, at the beautiful beach of Cannes La Bocca.  

GFNY riders, families and friends will get to experience one of the most glamorous places on earth, with the jet-set letting loose on the sandy beaches, fine restaurants and bars, luxury boutiques, private yachts, and the palace hotels lining the famous Boulevard de la Croisette.

Website: cannes.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 11th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 21, 2023. 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.

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Official GFNY Cannes video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

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