Fonseca and Flynn take the win of the third edition

New York City, October 7, 2025 – The third edition of Michelob Ultra GFNY Cambridge-Maryland delivered great race action this past Sunday, as riders took on a flat and fast 92.4-mile (148.7 km) course under perfect early-autumn weather conditions on Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore.

Right from the start, a large peloton of around 120 riders formed quickly, pushing hard over the flat roads and maintaining a high speed throughout the race. It featured strong contenders, including GFNY Maryland 2024 champion Edwin Morel (USA), multi time GFNY Champions Flavio de Luna and Luis Lemus (Mexico), as well as GFNY York 2023 runner-up finishers Steven Nino and Tabare Pichardo (both USA). At mile 46, De Luna launched a decisive and brave attack, opening up a gap of nearly three minutes.

The chase group worked together to close the gap but was eventually absorbed by the main peloton, which organized a strong pursuit. With less than 2 km to go to the finish line, the group finally caught De Luna, setting up a dramatic sprint finish.  Juan David Fonseca (Colombia) took the victory in 3:38:37, followed closely by Iván Romero (Mexico) in second place and Andy Nuñez (Dominican Republic) in third.

In the women’s race, Yuliya Flynn (Team NCVC) stayed with the main peloton throughout the race and claimed the win in 3:40:13, a whopping 21 minutes ahead of Karen Walker. Rachel Liberatore completed the all USA podium.

Next up on the GFNY calendar is Michelob Ultra GFNY Florida Sebring which will take place on October 26, 2025.

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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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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 14th annual Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 17, 2026. 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 third edition will be held on May 17, 2026.

Adding a women’s pro race would elevate the event further. The proposed format would have women starting 45 minutes ahead of the men’s pro race, giving them their own stage. However, the extended road closures required for this addition increase costs by $100,000.

For those interested in supporting women’s racing, GFNY is inviting companies and organizations to help sponsor this important addition. Contact GFNY to discuss partnership opportunities.

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

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