6th editions of GFNY Chile and GFNY Manta will take place this Sunday

GFNY Chile 

The course of the 6th GFNY Chile offers riders a 127.9km race course with an elevation gain of 1832m. It includes the infamous Muro de Tunquen, a 27% steep wall that forces many riders off their bike every year. 

Host of start and finish is again the spectacular winery Viña Veramonte, just outside the capital city of Santiago de Chile. 

Website: chile.gfny.com

GFNY Manta (Ecuador)

The 6th GFNY Manta will be held on a 99.5km racecourse with 1768m of climbing.  Race week activities will again take place at the Hotel Wyndham Manta, which offers stunning views across the Pacific Ocean.  

On race day, riders will tackle a route with rolling hills along the Pacific coastline and through the Pacoche forest. 

Website: manta.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 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

Media Contact

Gran Fondo New York Inc.

Uli Fluhme,

Caroline Lindsay,