Glamorous Cannes at the French Riviera hosts third GFNY
This Sunday, GFNY Cannes offers riders a spectacular 110.8 km race course with an elevation gain of 2011 m. The route leads from the shores of Cannes at the Côte d’Azur onto curvy and hilly hinterland roads with two significant climbs: Col du Tanneron with 7.5 km of climbing and Col d’Avaye with 13.7 km climbing. Now in its third year, the race sold out in record time.
“GFNY is THE cycling race of Cannes and we’re proud to line up alongside world famous events such as the Cannes Film Festival,” says GFNY President Lidia Fluhme. “The team led by GFNY France CEO Cedric Haas is working relentlessly to do its part in why Cannes won the title as world’s best event destination.”
Race week activities will take place at famous Palais des Festivals, known for hosting the Cannes Film Festival. On Sunday the race will start in front of the Mediterranean sea along the Boulevard du Midi.
GFNY riders, families and friends get to experience one of the most glamorous places on earth, with the jet-set letting loose on the sandy beaches, fine restaurants and bars, luxury boutiques, private yachts, and the palace hotels lining the famous Boulevard de la Croisette.
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing and 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.
30-plus 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. It is so international, 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 GFNY World Championship NYC website is: nyc.gfny.com.
Cycling – Pro Racing
Gran Premio New York City is the inaugural UCI 1.2 pro race on May 19, 2024. 25 professional teams will race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 15 minute head start.
Running Marathons
GFNY Marathons bring the same concept and quality of the cycling races to running, whether it’s giving each runner a BE A PRO FOR A DAY experience, providing the mandatory-to-wear high-end singlet or the family-friendly destinations and organized races. GFNY Marathons are officially measured half- and full-marathon courses and as such, serve as qualifiers for Boston, NYC and the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
Glamorous Punta del Este offered ideal racing conditions at the sixth edition
New York City, March 20, 2024 – Punta del Este hosted the sixth edition of GFNY Punta del Este this past Sunday. The long racecourse was 146 km with an elevation gain of 1654 m.
Under perfect late summer weather conditions, the race started off fast at Playa Mansa. It was at km 50, at La Horqueta climb, when a group of eight riders made the break from the peloton. The group worked well together but it was Roderyck Asconeguy (Uruguay) who managed to get away with 40 km to go. He took the solo win in 3:46:55, nearly five minutes ahead of GFNY Colonia and defending GFNY Punta del Este champ Omar Azzem (Argentina) and Diego Jamen (Uruguay) who completed the podium.
In the female race, Mariana García (Uruguay) took the win in a tight sprint in 04:17:51 ahead of triple GFNY Colonia champion Cecilia Caillabet and Juliana Missen (Brazil) who finished in third place.
Next up on the GFNY calendar is the third edition of GFNY Cannes which will take place this Sunday, March 24, 2024.
About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing and 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.
30-plus 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. It is so international, 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 GFNY World Championship NYC website is: nyc.gfny.com.
Cycling – Pro Racing
Gran Premio New York City is the inaugural UCI 1.2 pro race on May 19, 2024. 25 professional teams will race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 15 minute head start.
Running Marathons
GFNY Marathons bring the same concept and quality of the cycling races to running, whether it’s giving each runner a BE A PRO FOR A DAY experience, providing the mandatory-to-wear high-end singlet or the family-friendly destinations and organized races. GFNY Marathons are officially measured half- and full-marathon courses and as such, serve as qualifiers for Boston, NYC and the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
25 teams from over 15 countries will make GP NYC an exciting race. European Pro Tour teams with Grand Tour pedigree will lead the field, followed by Continental Pro teams from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Elite teams receiving wild cards will round out the field and get to measure themselves with the very best.
Team MitoQ – NZ Cycling Project (New Zealand)
In its 16th year, The New Zealand Cycling Project is New Zealand’s longest standing cycling team, currently sponsored by MitoQ.
“We were not going to pass up on the opportunity to race USA’s newest pro event,” says James Canny, Manager of MitoQ – NZ Cycling Project. “We will show the world what Kiwis can do. We are not traveling 15,000 km to just participate. We are coming for a top result.”
“I’ve stayed and raced in New Zealand many years ago so it’s a great pleasure to welcome a Kiwi team in NYC,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “I’ve experienced New Zealanders as warm hearted people with a great sense of humor – and they are tough as nails. Those are perfect ingredients to do well on the GP NYC course.”
Holding a professional and mass-participation race at the same time on the same course is an event format never held before in cycling, although it’s commonly done in running and triathlon. GFNY is taking a revolutionary step to bring professional and mass participation racing together to augment both race fields and take advantage of existing operations, logistics and exposure.
The course
In this revolutionary format for cycling, the 180 pros from 25 teams will line up 15 minutes before the thousands of amateurs on the closed-to-traffic lower level of the world’s busiest bridge, George Washington Bridge on May 19, 2024.
Both the pro and amateur races are held on the same one-loop course of 85 miles (137 km) and 6,500ft (2000m) of climbing that has the characteristics of a Belgian spring classic which favors allrounders.
The start area looking over the NYC skyline, suspended over the Hudson River, with upbeat music, interviews, announcements and pre-race excitement offers the most amazing race start in cycling.
The course passes through charming towns, beautiful nature and challenging climbs of Bergen County and Rockland County and the metropolitan life of the world’s capital, New York City.
The race’s finish line and post-race festival are located in Fort Lee, NJ, providing easy access to NYC, airports, hotels, restaurants, highways, and more.
Homestays
Homestays have long been a mainstay of endurance sports. For families interested in assisting an athlete from out of town, GFNY is seeking out and coordinating the homestays for pro riders.
Hosting a pro is a great opportunity to see how they prepare for the race. It helps the smaller teams to cope with the accommodation costs involved with attending a distant race, and often a homestay is the difference between being able to come to the race or not. Following the pro’s race day on the live broadcast, seeing their good and bad moments and hearing their post-race stories gives the host a deeper connection to the race.
Sponsorship
The format of this event, with a professional race and a large-scale international mass participation race taking place on the same course at the same time, is providing an unparalleled exposure opportunity.
Cycling embodies the two most relevant topics of our time: health and the environment. GFNY adds to your company as a brand concerned with and engaged in these topics.
If your company or organization is interested to align with this modern health & eco brand, GFNY, as well as be a part of this revolutionary, inaugural, unparalleled event, please reach out to GFNY. There are a variety of experiential, engagement and visibility opportunities available, both in-person and via the live broadcast.
More news to come
As GFNY prepares for this ground-breaking race format, more news about the race is going to be shared. Stay tuned in the GFNY facebook page, on instagram, subscribe to GFNY email newsletters by going to gfny.com and providing your email address.
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing and 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.
30-plus 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. It is so international, 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 GFNY World Championship NYC website is: nyc.gfny.com.
Cycling – Pro Racing
Gran Premio New York City is the inaugural UCI 1.2 pro race on May 19, 2024. 25 professional teams will race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 15 minute head start.
Running Marathons
GFNY Marathons bring the same concept and quality of the cycling races to running, whether it’s giving each runner a BE A PRO FOR A DAY experience, providing the mandatory-to-wear high-end singlet or the family-friendly destinations and organized races. GFNY Marathons are officially measured half- and full-marathon courses and as such, serve as qualifiers for Boston, NYC and the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
25 teams from over 15 countries will make GP NYC an exciting race. European Pro Tour teams with Grand Tour pedigree will lead the field, followed by Continental Pro teams from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Elite teams receiving wild cards will round out the field and get to measure themselves with the very best.
Team MitoQ – NZ Cycling Project (New Zealand)
In its 16th year, The New Zealand Cycling Project is New Zealand’s longest standing cycling team, currently sponsored by MitoQ.
“We were not going to pass up on the opportunity to race USA’s newest pro event,” says James Canny, Manager of MitoQ – NZ Cycling Project. “We will show the world what Kiwis can do. We are not traveling 15,000 km to just participate. We are coming for a top result.”
“I’ve stayed and raced in New Zealand many years ago so it’s a great pleasure to welcome a Kiwi team in NYC,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “I’ve experienced New Zealanders as warm hearted people with a great sense of humor – and they are tough as nails. Those are perfect ingredients to do well on the GP NYC course.”
Holding a professional and mass-participation race at the same time on the same course is an event format never held before in cycling, although it’s commonly done in running and triathlon. GFNY is taking a revolutionary step to bring professional and mass participation racing together to augment both race fields and take advantage of existing operations, logistics and exposure.
The course
In this revolutionary format for cycling, the 180 pros from 25 teams will line up 15 minutes before the thousands of amateurs on the closed-to-traffic lower level of the world’s busiest bridge, George Washington Bridge on May 19, 2024.
Both the pro and amateur races are held on the same one-loop course of 85 miles (137 km) and 6,500ft (2000m) of climbing that has the characteristics of a Belgian spring classic which favors allrounders.
The start area looking over the NYC skyline, suspended over the Hudson River, with upbeat music, interviews, announcements and pre-race excitement offers the most amazing race start in cycling.
The course passes through charming towns, beautiful nature and challenging climbs of Bergen County and Rockland County and the metropolitan life of the world’s capital, New York City.
The race’s finish line and post-race festival are located in Fort Lee, NJ, providing easy access to NYC, airports, hotels, restaurants, highways, and more.
Homestays
Homestays have long been a mainstay of endurance sports. For families interested in assisting an athlete from out of town, GFNY is seeking out and coordinating the homestays for pro riders.
Hosting a pro is a great opportunity to see how they prepare for the race. It helps the smaller teams to cope with the accommodation costs involved with attending a distant race, and often a homestay is the difference between being able to come to the race or not. Following the pro’s race day on the live broadcast, seeing their good and bad moments and hearing their post-race stories gives the host a deeper connection to the race.
Sponsorship
The format of this event, with a professional race and a large-scale international mass participation race taking place on the same course at the same time, is providing an unparalleled exposure opportunity.
Cycling embodies the two most relevant topics of our time: health and the environment. GFNY adds to your company as a brand concerned with and engaged in these topics.
If your company or organization is interested to align with this modern health & eco brand, GFNY, as well as be a part of this revolutionary, inaugural, unparalleled event, please reach out to GFNY. There are a variety of experiential, engagement and visibility opportunities available, both in-person and via the live broadcast.
More news to come
As GFNY prepares for this ground-breaking race format, more news about the race is going to be shared. Stay tuned in the GFNY facebook page, on instagram, subscribe to GFNY email newsletters by going to gfny.com and providing your email address.
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing and 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.
30-plus 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. It is so international, 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 GFNY World Championship NYC website is: nyc.gfny.com.
Cycling – Pro Racing
Gran Premio New York City is the inaugural UCI 1.2 pro race on May 19, 2024. 25 professional teams will race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 15 minute head start.
Running Marathons
GFNY Marathons bring the same concept and quality of the cycling races to running, whether it’s giving each runner a BE A PRO FOR A DAY experience, providing the mandatory-to-wear high-end singlet or the family-friendly destinations and organized races. GFNY Marathons are officially measured half- and full-marathon courses and as such, serve as qualifiers for Boston, NYC and the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
GFNY partners with WHIP Live to provide riders free live tracking during all 2024 GFNY
NEW YORK CITY, March 15, 2024 – Italian company WHIP LIVE will provide free live tracking for riders at all GFNY in 2024. WHIP LIVE provides a distinctive system that enables participants to be monitored during an event solely using their smartphones, eliminating the need for expensive GPS and tracking hardware. This not only streamlines procedures for both participants and organizers but also offers an interactive experience to the public, allowing them to follow the event live through our 3D map.
“WHIP LIVE has selected GFNY to provide their Live Tracking services, allowing riders to be tracked by their friends and organizers to monitor participants via smartphones,” says Mauro Rosetti of WHIP Live. “We are delighted to collaborate on enhancing the event experience and safety for GFNY.”
GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme: ”Live tracking is obviously not new and is something we had wanted to offer for a decade to our riders. However, battery drainage had been holding us back. A system that empties your phone battery is useless. Running in the background with app closed, WHIP will drain only about 10% of a phone battery in a five hour race. Perfect!”
About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing and 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.
30-plus 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. It is so international, 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 GFNY World Championship NYC website is: nyc.gfny.com.
Cycling – Pro Racing
Gran Premio New York City is the inaugural UCI 1.2 pro race on May 19, 2024. 25 professional teams will race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 15 minute head start.
Running Marathons
GFNY Marathons bring the same concept and quality of the cycling races to running, whether it’s giving each runner a BE A PRO FOR A DAY experience, providing the mandatory-to-wear high-end singlet or the family-friendly destinations and organized races. GFNY Marathons are officially measured half- and full-marathon courses and as such, serve as qualifiers for Boston, NYC and the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
GFNY racers have many different goals from winning the race to getting on the podium for their age group, but regardless of the goal, understanding and employing effective racing tactics is key to achieving success. While months of training, healthy eating habits, and discipline lay a strong foundation, it is the strategic decisions made during the race that can make all the difference. Developing a keen sense of timing for attacks, knowing when to conserve energy in the peloton, and positioning oneself advantageously in critical moments are just a few of the tactics that can give a racer the edge needed to reach the GFNY podium. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of racing tactics that can help propel dedicated cyclists to their desired spot on the podium.
Choose the Group Wisely: Picture this – you’re in the midst of the race, cruising along in a pack. But wait, something’s off – the pace isn’t quite what you expected. Do you stick with the status quo or make a move? The key here is strategic group selection. Always aim to ride with a group that matches your pace. If you sense an opportunity to join a faster pack, go for it. Your goal is to find a group that pushes you just enough without burning you out.
Fueling Strategy: As the race unfolds, it’s crucial to have a game plan for refueling. Review the race-course map beforehand and pinpoint where you’ll refuel. Whether it’s grabbing a bottle or snacking on an energy gel, knowing exactly when and where to refuel ensures you stay energized and hydrated without missing a beat. Downhills are key moments to refuel since you don’t have to pedal too hard, when riding smoothly is the best moment to eat and drink and there’s no struggle of opening gels or reaching for your water bottle.
Play Poker with Everyone: Racing is a high-stakes game of poker. Keep a keen eye on your competitors – if you spot signs of weakness, it’s time to make your move. But remember, keep that poker face on lockdown. Don’t give away any hints of fatigue or uncertainty. Stay cool, calm, and collected, and let your opponent’s wonder what you’ve got up your sleeve.
Effective Communication: Communication is key, especially when you’re part of a racing group. Communicate with the riders about pacing, each rider can pull for 3 or 4 minutes for effective riding so everyone work’s together. Together, you’re stronger as a unit than you are individually.
Read the Race: The art of race reading. It’s like unraveling a mystery, one pedal stroke at a time. Take a step back in the peloton, observe your competitors, and analyze their every move. Pay attention to their body language – are they struggling or poised for attack? Use this intel to formulate your own race strategy and stay one step ahead of the competition. Also, it’s important for you to notice how many times each rider attacks. If you see a rider attacking repeatedly, you’ll know he’s getting tired and you can overtake him.
Save Your Power for the End: In the game of endurance racing, conserving energy is key. Minimize your time at the front of the pack, strategically positioning yourself to save power for the final push. Work with teammates to share the workload and maintain a strong position in the peloton. Remember, the lower your energy expenditure, the stronger you’ll be when it counts.
Know When and Where to Attack: Timing is everything when it comes to launching your attack. Study the race dynamics, identify your moment, and strike with precision. Whether it’s a stealthy move from the back or capitalizing on a moment of weakness in the group, make your move count.
Blocking Tactics: When you’ve got your team by your side, leverage their strength to your advantage. Employ blocking tactics to impede your strongest competitors, creating openings for your own strategic maneuvers. Let your teammates play defense while you focus on making your move towards the podium.
Visualize the Finish Line: The final kilometers are where champions are made. Visualize the finish line in your mind’s eye, studying the route for any twists, turns, or obstacles. Position yourself strategically, anticipate the sprint, and unleash your full power as you surge towards victory.
With these race tactics in your arsenal, you’re well-equipped to tackle the challenges of GFNY Mexico and claim your rightful place on the podium. Remember, it’s not just about raw strength – it’s about outsmarting the competition and seizing your moment of glory. See you at the finish line!
Estrategias de Carrera Para Llegar al Podio
Los corredores de GFNY tienen muchos objetivos diferentes, desde ganar la carrera hasta subir al podio en su grupo de edad, pero independientemente del objetivo, entender y emplear tácticas de carrera efectivas es clave para lograr el éxito. Mientras que meses de entrenamiento, hábitos alimenticios saludables y disciplina establecen una base sólida, son las decisiones estratégicas tomadas durante la carrera las que pueden marcar la diferencia. Desarrollar un agudo sentido del momento para los ataques, saber cuándo conservar energía en el pelotón y posicionarse ventajosamente en momentos críticos son solo algunas de las tácticas que pueden darle al corredor la ventaja necesaria para llegar al podio de GFNY. En este artículo, profundizaremos en las complejidades de las tácticas de carrera que pueden ayudar a impulsar a los ciclistas dedicados a su lugar deseado en el podio.
Elije el Grupo Sabiamente: Imagina esto: estás en medio de la carrera, avanzando en un grupo. Pero espera, algo no cuadra: el ritmo no es exactamente lo que esperabas. ¿Te quedas con el status quo o haces un movimiento? La clave aquí es la selección estratégica del grupo. Siempre apunta a rodar con un grupo que se adapte a tu ritmo. Si ves la oportunidad de unirte a un grupo más rápido, hazlo. Tu objetivo es encontrar un grupo que te impulse lo suficiente sin agotarte.
Estrategia de Alimentación: A medida que se desarrolla la carrera, es crucial tener un plan para reabastecerte. Revisa el mapa del recorrido de la carrera de antemano y señala dónde te reabastecerás. Ya sea agarrando una botella o picando un gel energético, saber exactamente cuándo y dónde reabastecerte garantiza que te mantengas energizado e hidratado sin perder el ritmo. Las bajadas son momentos clave para reabastecerte ya que no tienes que pedalear con fuerza, cuando rodar suavemente es el mejor momento para comer y beber y no hay lucha por abrir geles o alcanzar tu botella de agua.
Juega al Póker con Todos: La competición es como un juego de póker de alto riesgo. Mantén un ojo avizor en tus competidores: si ves signos de debilidad, es hora de actuar. Pero recuerda, mantén esa cara de póker. No reveles signos de fatiga o incertidumbre. Mantente tranquilo, sereno y recogido, y deja que tus oponentes se pregunten qué tienes entre manos.
Comunicación Efectiva: La comunicación es clave, especialmente cuando eres parte de un grupo de carreras. Comunícate con los corredores sobre el ritmo, cada corredor puede tirar durante 3 o 4 minutos para una conducción efectiva, de manera que todos trabajen juntos. Juntos, son más fuertes como unidad que individualmente.
Lee la Carrera: El arte de leer la carrera. Es como desentrañar un misterio, un golpe de pedal a la vez. Retrocede un paso en el pelotón, observa a tus competidores y analiza cada uno de sus movimientos. Presta atención a su lenguaje corporal: ¿están luchando o listos para atacar? Utiliza esta información para formular tu propia estrategia de carrera y mantenerte un paso por delante de la competencia. Además, es importante que notes cuántas veces cada corredor ataca. Si ves a un corredor atacando repetidamente, sabrás que se está cansando y puedes sobrepasarlo.
Ahorra Tu Energía para el Final: En el juego de las carreras de resistencia, conservar energía es clave. Minimiza tu tiempo en la parte delantera del grupo, posicionándote estratégicamente para ahorrar energía para el empujón final. Trabaja con compañeros de equipo para compartir la carga de trabajo y mantener una posición sólida en el pelotón. Recuerda, cuanto menos gastes energía, más fuerte serás cuando sea necesario.
Saber Cuándo y Dónde Atacar: El tiempo lo es todo cuando se trata de lanzar tu ataque. Estudia la dinámica de la carrera, identifica tu momento y golpea con precisión. Ya sea un movimiento sigiloso desde atrás o aprovechando un momento de debilidad en el grupo, haz que tu movimiento cuente.
Tácticas de Bloqueo: Cuando tienes a tu equipo a tu lado, aprovecha su fuerza a tu favor. Utiliza tácticas de bloqueo para obstaculizar a tus competidores más fuertes, creando oportunidades para tus propias maniobras estratégicas. Deja que tus compañeros de equipo jueguen a la defensiva mientras te enfocas en hacer tu movimiento hacia el podio.
Visualiza la Línea de Meta: Los últimos kilómetros son donde se hacen los campeones. Visualiza la línea de meta en la mente, estudiando la ruta en busca de giros, curvas u obstáculos. Posiciónate estratégicamente, anticípate al sprint y libera toda tu potencia mientras avanzas hacia la victoria.
Con estas tácticas de carrera en tu arsenal, estás bien preparado para afrontar los desafíos de GFNY México y reclamar tu lugar legítimo en el podio. Recuerda, no se trata solo de fuerza bruta, se trata de superar a la competencia y aprovechar tu momento de gloria. ¡Nos vemos en la línea de meta!
GFNY Puerto Rico starts and finishes at the world class exhibition center in the heart of Ponce, Complejo Ferial de Puerto Rico. Race week activities like the pre-race expo and post-race meal and awards also take place at the Complejo Ferial.
From the Complejo Ferial, you will ride to Las Américas Avenue, the main avenue that travels through the heart of Ponce past several important city buildings. As you approach Ponce city limits, you’ll ride past the historic Ponce Cement plant. This point marks the start of the main climb of the race, a Hors Catégorie climb of 21km with 889m of climbing and 3.5% average and 25% maximum incline. The climb travels into the Cordillera Central, the main mountain chain of Puerto Rico that divides the island.
The climb travels on Hwy 123, the old road between Ponce and Adjuntas. The road and your race course follows the Río Canas valley, the Río Saltillo valley, Río Cidra valley and Río Vivi valley. You will enjoy very beautiful, tropical and scenic country roads. Be ready for many sections with gradual climbs and descents, but also some sections with steeper climbs and descents.
When you get to Adjuntas, enjoy the main aid station at Haciendas Sotomayor. From here, the medium course makes a turn through Adjuntas and returns back to Ponce, while the long route takes the PR 10 road all the way to Utuado. Utuado is a historic town with colonial architecture and rich coffee trade history and serves as the turn-around of the long course. On the way back, enjoy another aid station stop back at Haciendas Sotomayor before climbing back over the 802m-tall (2630ft) crest near Portugués, before descending back to Ponce.
Both courses offer you incredible views, unforgettable experiences and a tough but rewarding challenge. Back at the Complejo Ferial, the post-race party awaits you: finisher medals, live music, performers, awards ceremony, delicious Puerto Rican post-race meal and drinks.
GFNY Puerto Rico is held in the city of Ponce. Known as the “Pearl of the South,” Ponce is located on Puerto Rico’s south coast and is distinguished by its historical and cultural attractions. It’s the second-largest city on the Island and has over 500 years of history.
Ponce is famous for its beautiful neoclassical buildings and colonial architecture, especially in the Ponce Historic Zone, which includes the Ponce Cathedral and its iconic Parque de Bombas. This old fire station has been turned into a museum. The city is also known for its cultural scene, which hosts several museums, including the Ponce Museum of Art. This museum is famous for its extensive European and Puerto Rican art collections, and houses the largest art collection in the Caribbean.
The city is surrounded by natural beauty, including the nearby Caja de Muertos island, a nature reserve known for its beaches and hiking trails, and the northern mountains, which offer scenic views and outdoor activities.
Discover amazing food, drinks and shops while exploring the urban side of Puerto Rico, where history and culture intersect with city life and nature. Only 1 hour away from San Juan, Ponce blends elements of the Old World, like cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, with all the amenities of modern urban life, like craft cocktails, contemporary dining, shopping, and nightlife. Immerse yourself in the culture and explore the wealth of art, food, adventure, nature and beauty that is waiting to be discovered.
Getting Here
Airports:
Traveling to Puerto Rico is very easy. There are three airports in Puerto Rico for your convenience and enjoyment of visiting Puerto Rico.
Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) Located in San Juan, Puerto Rico Airlines: American Airlines, Avianca, Cape Air, Copa Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Iberia, InterCaribbean Airways, JetBlue, Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit, United Airlines.
Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) Located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Airlines: JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit
Mercedita Airport (PSE) Located in Ponce, Puerto Rico Airlines: JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit
Ground transfers:
Car rental is available from all major car rental companies at all the airports. It will be the easiest for you to rent a car.
From San Juan airport, take the main island highway. It’s about 60 miles (100 km) from San Juan. The drive takes about 1:15h. Highway 52 is modern and has restaurants & shops at the stops along the road.
If you don’t want to rent a car, there are airport transfer options like vans and car service. You can book an airport transfer online or email us if you have questions.
If you land in Ponce airport and stay in the city, you can get around by taxi, bike and on foot.
Glamorous Punta del Este hosts GFNY riders for a tough race
This Sunday, GFNY Punta del Este offers riders a challenging 146 km race course with an elevation gain of 1654 m. Start and finish will be at Parador Pedro Figari beach club in the heart of the glamorous Punta del Este, one of Latin America´s most famous beach towns.
“GFNY Punta del Este has become a classic on the GFNY circuit,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “It’s the highlight for South American riders at the end of the Southern hemisphere summer. The course is hilly and the winds blow strong – the champions here deserve the title.”
Race week activities include the fun GFNY Punta del Este happy hour on Saturday evening. On Sunday, riders will leave town to tackle a flat to hilly and windy course along wild beaches, pine forests, luxury homes and natural lakes. A post race meal celebration and awards ceremony at the swanky Parador Pedro Figuri beach club will complete the GFNY Punta del Este experience.
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing and 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.
30-plus 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. It is so international, 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 GFNY World Championship NYC website is: nyc.gfny.com.
Cycling – Pro Racing
Gran Premio New York City is the inaugural UCI 1.2 pro race on May 19, 2024. 25 professional teams will race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 15 minute head start.
Running Marathons
GFNY Marathons bring the same concept and quality of the cycling races to running, whether it’s giving each runner a BE A PRO FOR A DAY experience, providing the mandatory-to-wear high-end singlet or the family-friendly destinations and organized races. GFNY Marathons are officially measured half- and full-marathon courses and as such, serve as qualifiers for Boston, NYC and the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
The brand new race will be held in Ponce on November 24
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series brings GFNY Puerto Rico back to the 2024 race schedule on November 24. The competitive long distance is 67.5 miles with 6811 feet of climbing. This year GFNY Puerto Rico will be held in the city of Ponce, also known as the “Pearl of the South”. Start and finish will be hosted at Complejo Ferial de Puerto Rico.
“Passion is crucial for a successful event,” according to Lidia Fluhme, co-founder of GFNY. “Endurance and resilience are vital, but passion leads to amazing events. Salvador Rovira, the new GFNY Puerto Rico organizer, embodies this passion as a longtime GFNY rider and successful businessman. His dedication ensures a GFNY Puerto Rico that resonates with GFNY riders.”
Ponce is the second largest city on the island and it is famous for its beautiful neoclassical buildings and colonial architecture. It is surrounded by natural beauty, including the nearby Caja de Muertos island, a nature reserve known for its beaches and hiking trailers, and the northern mountains which offer scenic breathtaking views and outdoor activities.
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing and 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.
30-plus 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. It is so international, 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 GFNY World Championship NYC website is: nyc.gfny.com.
Cycling – Pro Racing
Gran Premio New York City is the inaugural UCI 1.2 pro race on May 19, 2024. 25 professional teams will race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 15 minute head start.
Running Marathons
GFNY Marathons bring the same concept and quality of the cycling races to running, whether it’s giving each runner a BE A PRO FOR A DAY experience, providing the mandatory-to-wear high-end singlet or the family-friendly destinations and organized races. GFNY Marathons are officially measured half- and full-marathon courses and as such, serve as qualifiers for Boston, NYC and the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
The Caribbean island offered ideal racing conditions at the fourth edition
New York City, March 13, 2023 – Punta Cana hosted the fourth edition of GFNY Republica Dominicana this past Sunday. The long racecourse was 149.7 km with an elevation gain of 962 m.
Under perfect weather conditions, 600 riders started off fast at BlueMall Punta Cana. Right from the gun, a group of 40 riders formed the lead peloton including defending champion Noel Reyes.
By the end of the hilly section at km 80, the lead group was reduced to only ten riders. And after a string of attacks it was Daniel Cedeño (Republica Dominicana) who got away with ten km to go. He took the solo win in 3:33:45, almost a minute ahead of Johnatan Ospina (Colombia) and Fraylin Bierd (Republica Dominicana) who completed the podium in a tight sprint.
In the female race, 2023 GFNY North America champ Erialis Otero (Puerto Rico) took the win in 3:38:09, a minute ahead of Flor Espiritusanto (Republica Dominicana). Juana Fernandez (Republica Dominicana) rounded out the podium in a tight sprint against Maria Gonzalez (Chile).
Next up on the GFNY calendar is the sixth edition of GFNY Punta del Este which will take place this Sunday, March 17, 2024.
About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing and 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.
30-plus 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. It is so international, 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 GFNY World Championship NYC website is: nyc.gfny.com.
Cycling – Pro Racing
Gran Premio New York City is the inaugural UCI 1.2 pro race on May 19, 2024. 25 professional teams will race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 15 minute head start.
Running Marathons
GFNY Marathons bring the same concept and quality of the cycling races to running, whether it’s giving each runner a BE A PRO FOR A DAY experience, providing the mandatory-to-wear high-end singlet or the family-friendly destinations and organized races. GFNY Marathons are officially measured half- and full-marathon courses and as such, serve as qualifiers for Boston, NYC and the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
