One of the toughest race courses of South America is on the menu

New York City, August 1, 2024 – This Sunday, “The City of Serenades” in the State of Rio and just three hours from Rio de Janeiro will host GFNY Conservatória after a five year hiatus.   The race course with its 130.1 km and an elevation gain of 2533m is one of the toughest mass participation races in South America.  Start and finish will be hosted at the historic train station on Rua das Flores.

“We’re excited to be back in Conservatoria with an improved organization after a hiatus of six years,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “I got to race the inaugural edition back in 2017 and loved the tough course with its incredible nature and views.”

Race week activities will take place at Escola Municipal Maria Medianeira.  They include the GFNY Conservatória group rides on Friday and Saturday and also the GFNY Kids race on Saturday.  On Sunday, riders tackle the course that favors climbers but also offers a great challenge for anyone in it to finish it within the cut-off time.

Website: conservatoria.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.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

Cycling – Mass Participation

Dozens of races held around the world. View the latest calendar here.

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.

Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The 13th annual Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 18, 2025. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. It is so international that it’s often described as the United Nations of cycling. 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 second edition will be held on May 18, 2025 and aims to be at 1.1 level with World Tour teams racing.

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

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Conservatória video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

Gran Fondo New York Inc.

Uli Fluhme,

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