Inaugural GFNY Ottawa and GFNY Punta Cana took place last Sunday

New York City, September 16, 2026 – Two GFNY races took place last Sunday, September 13: the inaugural GFNY Ottawa, marking GFNY’s first-ever race in Canada, and the 6th annual GFNY Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Both races delivered exciting competition and close finishes.

GFNY Ottawa-Canada

The inaugural edition of GFNY Ottawa took place last Sunday, with riders taking on a challenging and fast 117.4 km course featuring 769 m of climbing.

In the men’s race, JP Tesolin took the win in 2:53:55, narrowly edging out Sam Liu in a thrilling sprint finish, while Peter MacEwen completed the all-Canadian podium.

The women’s race saw Canadian Lex Albrecht take the victory in 2:53:58, finishing ahead of Jennifer Bell and Paolina Allan to complete another all-Canadian podium.

GFNY Punta Cana-Republica Dominicana

While GFNY Punta Cana is a classic on the calendar, this edition was organized with a new team, held on a new course and moved from spring to fall. The competitive long course now covers 144.6 km with 648 m of climbing, while the recreational medium course covers 93.9 km with 530 m of climbing. Both experiences outline why Punta Cana is one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful cycling destinations.

In another tight sprint finish, Roger Marte took the win in 3:25:57, ahead of GFNY Multi champion Luis Enrique Lemus (GFNY Team) and Ramon Adames of the Dominican Republic.

In the women’s race, Stephanie Contreras claimed the victory in 3:30:51, ahead of Raquel Restituyo and Yira Zimmermann, completing an all-Dominican podium.

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

Official GFNY Ottawa Video: here 

Official GFNY Punta Cana Video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

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