UCI professional race to take place alongside the 15th Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC on May 16

New York City, November 2, 2026  –  Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC) will return for its fourth edition on May 16, 2027, following confirmation of its place on the UCI International Road Calendar. 

The UCI 1.2 men’s elite race will once again be held alongside the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC, bringing professional and amateur cycling together on the same course and on the same day. Professional teams will start approximately ten minutes ahead of thousands of GFNY riders on the George Washington Bridge, sharing one of the most demanding road racing courses in North America.

Bringing professional and amateur racing together

Since its introduction in 2024, GP NYC has pioneered a format that combines UCI professional racing with a major mass-participation cycling event. While the professional and amateur fields compete separately, they share the same roads, race infrastructure and event atmosphere. The format gives amateur riders the opportunity to race the same course as the professionals, while providing teams and sponsors with exposure to thousands of participating cyclists from around the world.

“Organizing professional cycling races as standalone events is increasingly difficult,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “By combining professional racing with an established mass-participation event, we can create opportunities for teams and riders while bringing fans closer to the sport. After three editions in New York, we’re continuing to develop this model.”

The Course

The 85-mile (137 km) course resembles a Belgian spring classic, favoring all-around riders with its challenging climbs and varied terrain. Starting on the George Washington Bridge, racers enjoy spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River before heading through the towns and scenic countryside of Bergen County, New Jersey, and Rockland County, New York.

The race finishes in Fort Lee, NJ, where riders and fans come together for the post-race festivities, just minutes from Manhattan.

Weekend Activations

Fans will have several opportunities to meet and interact with professional riders throughout race weekend. The official Team Presentation will take place on Saturday at the GFNY Village, with additional opportunities for autograph sessions and group rides.

The 15th annual NYC Bike Expo, held in conjunction with rider packet pickup at the GFNY Festival Village in Fort Lee on May 14 and 15, will serve as the center of race weekend activities. The expo also provides brands with direct access to thousands of cyclists from around the world.

Sponsorship Opportunities

GP NYC combines UCI professional racing with one of the world’s leading international mass-participation cycling events, offering sponsors a unique opportunity to reach both professional athletes and thousands of passionate amateur cyclists.

With both races taking place on the same course and on the same day, sponsors benefit from professional racing exposure alongside direct engagement with participants and spectators. Opportunities include event partnerships, brand visibility, expo presence and experiential activations throughout race weekend.

Companies interested in partnering with GP NYC are invited to contact GFNY to explore available sponsorship opportunities.

Building the GFNY Pro Series

Gran Premio New York City serves as the flagship event of the GFNY Pro Series, which brings professional racing to established GFNY events around the world.

The concept builds on GFNY’s global platform of mass-participation cycling races, creating opportunities to develop professional road racing within existing event infrastructure.

GP NYC 2027 will be held on Sunday, May 16, alongside the 15th Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC.

More News to Come

Further announcements regarding participating professional teams and race weekend activities will follow.

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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 Road 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

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

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