2nd edition of Michelob Ultra GFNY Maryland and 4th edition of GFNY Cusco – Peru took place last Sunday

 

 

GFNY Maryland – USA

The second edition of  Michelob Ultra GFNY Maryland was held on a 92.4 mile long competitive course with an elevation gain of 481 ft. 

Under foggy weather conditions, the race started off at a fast pace, with several attacks launched right from the beginning.  Despite the attacks from different riders, no significant breakaway formed due to the flat racecourse and lack of winds that day.  The peloton remained compact, and the constant surges kept the race intense from start to finish.

It was the “Talent X Britt NYC” team that took control, dictating the pace of the peloton and ensuring the race would culminate in a sprint finish.  GFNY Florida Sebring 2023 runner up Edwin Morel (República Dominicana) took the win in 03:31:41, followed by Ismael Collado (Collado Team) and Steven Nino (Colombia) in an 80 rider peloton sprint finish.

Laura Maple (USA) won the female race in 03:32:51, 6 minutes ahead of Jillian Foley (USA).  Michelle Pemberthy (Colombia) rounded out the podium.

 

GFNY Cusco (Perú)

The 4th GFNY Cusco was held on a 99.5 km long competitive course with an elevation gain of 1742m, reaching up to 3600 m above sea level making it the highest reaching granfondo race in the world.

Soon after the start, a strong peloton of thirty riders formed, including defending 2023 champion Alain Quispe and GFNY Paracas 2024 champ Gonzalo Arévalo.  Despite several attacks, no significant breakaway formed.  The race was decided only once riders tackled the difficult 17 km long climb of the course reaching up to 3,600m above sea level.  It was local Ronald Luza who put in the decisive attack no other rider could match. He took the win in 3:26:42, a full ten minutes ahead of Quispe and Jimenez, who completed the all peruvian podium.

In the women’s race, Mariana Rojas took first place in an impressive solo performance, 55 minutes ahead of GFNY Paracas 2024 runner up Lucy Machuca and Genny Rueda (Venezuela) who completed the podium.

Next up on the GFNY calendar is yet another double race weekend on October 20, 2024 with the 5th edition of Michelob Ultra GFNY Florida Sebring and 4th edition of GFNY Colonia – Uruguay.

 

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 Maryland video: here

Official GFNY Cusco 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,