6th editions of GFNY Chile and GFNY Manta took place last Sunday

GFNY Chile

The sixth annual GFNY Chile was held on a 127.9km long competitive course with an elevation gain of 1832m.

The peloton remained compact after the start until kilometer 22 when 40 riders got away. During the infamous Muro de Tunquén climb—a grueling wall with a 27% gradient— Chilean Víctor Hrdina (Team Veloz) attacked and got away from the group. After 8km, 2023 fifth place finisher Héctor Dinamarca (Team All Cycling) and Diego Moya (both also Chile) managed to close the gap. Hrdina paid for his earlier effort and was dropped by the two. Dinamarca edged out Moya in a sprint finish with a time of 3:31:44. Hrdina came in two minutes later to complete the podium, yet still a full five minutes ahead of the large chase group.

In the women’s competition, Aranza Villalon dominated the race, coming in very strong with the male chase group racing for fourth in the male race. Fernanda González (Team Cycling Training) and Caro Werner (Squadra Bretti) completed the all Chilean podium.

GFNY Manta (Ecuador)

The sixth annual GFNY Manta was held on a 99.5km long competitive course with an elevation gain of 1768m.

GFNY Manta 2022 Champ Renzo Molineros outsprinted Luis Lasso (Team Fuga2) who has been consistently improving from his 71st place back in 2019. A win at his next GFNY Ecuador would be the logical progression. Silvio Brito (all Ecuador) rolled in five seconds later, completing the podium.

In the women’s race, Andrielle Reascos (Team RT) took first place in an impressive solo performance, eight minutes ahead of Amy Mejia and 2023 GFNY South America champion Daniela Jimenez (Team Meb Liv Toscana) who completed the all Ecuadorian podium.

Next up on the GFNY calendar is yet another double race weekend this Sunday, October 6, 2024 with the 2nd edition of GFNY Maryland and 4th edition of GFNY Cusco – Peru.

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 are 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.

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 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 Chile video: here

Official GFNY Manta video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

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