The Caribbean island will host the third edition

This Sunday, GFNY Republica Dominicana offers riders a challenging 149.7 km race course with an elevation gain of 962 m.  Punta Cana with its white sand beaches, blue turquoise water and tropical weather, is the second most popular tourist destination in Latin America.

“Within two editions only, GFNY RD has become a rider favorite thanks to the outstanding work of the team around Norita Bello, Edwin de los Santos, Hamlet Montás and Tony Acosta,” says GFNY President Lidia Fluhme.

“At GFNY, we want to make sure that family and friends accompanying the riders have a good time. Who would say no to a trip to white sand beaches in an area of luxurious all-inclusive resorts popular for windsurfing, kayaking and sailing – especially after a long and dark winter?” 

Race week activities will take place at BlueMall Punta Cana.  It includes the fun GFNY Republica Dominicana group ride on Saturday where riders get to do a relaxed ride together with friends and competitors.  On Sunday, riders will tackle the flat to rolling course surrounded on one side by the intense green and impressive hills, and on the other side the amazing Caribbean sea.  The main challenge of the day will be the finish stretch from Maco to BlueMall Punta Cana due to its stiff headwinds from the sea.

GFNY riders, families and friends will get to experience an area of luxurious all-inclusive resorts popular for cycling, zip-lining, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing.   

Website: puntacana.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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Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Republica Dominicana video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

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