The GFNY USA expansion continues with a new race in York

New York City, September 7, 2023 -This Sunday, York will host the first edition of GFNY Pennsylvania.  The challenging race course is 84.3 miles long with an elevation gain of 5143 feet.  

York county is full of rich and historic heritage, home to beautiful rolling hills, valleys and rivers which offers an ideal cycling getaway.  GFNY riders, families and friends will enjoy exquisite restaurants, breweries, wineries, coffee roasters, charming towns and unique shops.

“Sport York is proud to partner with GFNY to host the 2023 GFNY York” , says Rasheeda Martin of Explore York.  “An event as prestigious as this one deserves to be held in a county that can showcase it and provide the best facility and accommodations for its participants. York county is excited to welcome the many athletes and families to our area”.

“We’ve been received with open arms and incredible hospitality by York,” said GFNY President Lidia Fluhme. “Everyone in York is genuinely excited for GFNY and its riders to come to town and county. This guarantees an exceptional experience for riders and accompanying friends and families alike.”

Race week activities will take place at York Expo Center.  It includes the fun GFNY Pennsylvania group ride on Friday and Saturday where riders get to do a relaxed ride together with friends and competitors. 

Website: pennsylvania.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.

Events

30-plus endurance sports events 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.

GFNY World Championship NYC

The 12th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 19, 2024. 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.

The official GFNY website is: www.gfny.com.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Pennsylvania video: here

GFNY Press Images: here

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

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