Riders will tackle the infamous Muro de Tunquen

New York City, September 21, 2023 –  Viña Veramonte, located just outside the capital city of Santiago de Chile, will host the 5th edition of GFNY Chile, where riders will tackle a 127.9km long racecourse with 1832m of climbing, including infamous Muro de Tunquen with its 27% steep wall.

“This year, GFNY opens the Chilean racing season. It’s the southern hemisphere’s ‘La Primavera’, THE spring race,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “Nothing compares to the first race of the year after training through the dark winter months. It’s an exhilarating feeling that never disappoints.”

The Expo will take place at the Mall Sport (Central Area) at Las Condes and to complete the incredible GFNY Chile experience, there will be a post race celebration and awards ceremony at the famous winery Casona Viña Veramonte in Casablanca.

Website: chile.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 Chile 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,

The 5th editions of GFNY Bali and GFNY Manta took place last Sunday

GFNY Bali

Hosted by the tourist village of Sayan-Ubud, the 5th GFNY Bali offered the 1200 riders a 132 km long course with 1824m of climbing on “The Island of the Gods”. Supported by hundreds of Bali’s Police monitoring intersections along the entire course for a true “BE A PRO FOR A DAY®” experience, both long and medium course cyclists had a fast start from Sayan Village Market. 

A lead group of 17 riders formed at km 30, including riders from Barong Cycling Team (Bali), Matador Team (Singapore) and Jakarta’s famous KGB.

The climb up Panelokan-Kintamani split the peloton.  After several attacks, seven riders managed to escape the main group including Muhamad Afandimunir (Indonesia), Matthew Brittain (South Africa), and Luke Chambers (Hong Kong).  Only Brittain and Chambers reached the summit together at km 70.

After a very fast descent, reaching speeds of over 90km/h and entering the Gianyar area, Chambers managed to break away and took the solo win in 3:31:30, followed by Brittain (Team Matador Racing) and Afandimunir (Spartan EJ Sport). 

In the female race, Alicia Brittain (South Africa) won in 4:16:57, followed by Indonesians Yanthy Fuchianty and Qoriah Julilda who completed the podium.

GFNY Manta 

The fifth annual GFNY Manta was held on a 127km long competitive course with an elevation gain of 2122m.

Luis Monteros was the overall winner at GFNY Manta with 3:39:36, followed by a sprint finish between John Palma and Joaquin Castro who rounded out the all Ecuadorian podium.

In the women’s competition, defending GFNY Manta 2022 champion Diana Cano (USA) clocked first place with 4:12:06, followed by Ecuadorians Andrea Teran and Miluska Marquez.

Next up on the GFNY calendar is the fifth edition of GFNY Chile which will take place Sunday, September 24, 2023.

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 Bali 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,

The 5th editions of GFNY Bali and GFNY Manta will take place this Sunday

GFNY Bali

Over 1000 riders will tackle the fifth edition of GFNY Bali which starts in front of the Royal Palace in Ubud and offers racers a 146 km long course with 2100m of climbing in one of the most sought after travel destinations in the world.   The route will take riders inland to Amlapura and from there they will tackle two climbs:   Gunung Agung, Bali’s holy mountain and the crater rim of Kintamani volcano.    

Website: bali.gfny.com

GFNY Manta

GFNY Manta was Ecuador’s first ever mass participation race back in 2019. The course of the 5th edition is 127km long with an elevation gain of 2122m and its classic  start and finish at Hotel Wyndham Manta.  The spectacular and challenging route combines 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.

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 Bali 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,

Patterson and Wisniewski win the inaugural edition

New York City, September 13, 2023 – York hosted the first edition of GFNY Pennsylvania this past Sunday.  The challenging race course was 84.3 miles long with an elevation gain of 5143 feet. 

The race started out fast with a strong peloton of 60 riders.  After a string of attacks, it was at mile 20 when Gary Hand (United Kingdom) was successful and successfully got away.  He managed to stay solo for 25 miles.  In the chase group were three time GFNY Florida-Sebring champion León Santamaria (Colombia) and GFNY Ann Arbor champion Ben Gorodetsky (NYC, USA) who managed to close the gap by mile 60.

In the four man sprint to the line, Hand’s team mate Konner Wisniewski (USA) took the win in 3:36:13 ahead of Steven Nino (Colombia) and Gorodetsky.

In the female race, GFNY 2019 World Champion Jill Patterson (USA) took the win in 03:45:38 ahead of Ashley Messoline (USA).  Kae Takeshita (Japan) rounded out the podium in third place.  

Next up on the GFNY calendar are the fifth editions of GFNY Bali and GFNY Manta which will take place this Sunday, September 17, 2023.

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 York 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,

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

Gran Fondo New York Inc.

Uli Fluhme,

Caroline Lindsay,

The third edition of GFNY Peru took place this past Sunday in Cusco – Ollantaytambo

New York City, September 6, 2023 – Ollantaytambo hosted the third edition of GFNY Peru this past Sunday.  The updated challenging racecourse was 127.7 km long with an elevation gain of 1742m, reaching up to 3600m above sea level.

Race day presented itself cold and drizzly, ideal conditions for tough riders who are used to the altitude and constant temperature changes.

The race started off at Plaza de Armas – Ollantaytambo.  Right from the start, a lead group of 10 riders formed, including defending 2022 champion Alain Quispe.  It was at km 12.4 that Quispe put in an attack the other riders couldn´t match and launched a solo effort until the finish line taking the win in 3:24:40 with a dominating lead.  Meanwhile, second place was decided in a sprint which Pedro Yaya (Peru) won against Daniel Roura (Ecuador).

In the female race, Mariana Rojas took the solo win in 4:09:23 ahead of Ani Perez (Peru) and Patricia Torres (Ecuador).

Next up on the GFNY calendar is Inaugural GFNY York Pennsylvania which will take place this Sunday, September 10, 2023.

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 Peru 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,

Riders will tackle an updated race course in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

New York City, August 31, 2023 -This Sunday, the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo, located in the Peruvian Andes, will host the third edition of GFNY Peru.  The updated challenging race course offers riders a 127.7 km long with an elevation gain of 1742m, reaching up to 3600m above sea level.

“Racing at this high altitude is a tough premise and one that makes GFNY Peru unique and desirable,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “We’re proud to be able to offer such diverse experiences at GFNY where racing is held in different climates and on terrain from flat to mountainous – and everything in between. There truly is a race or five at GFNY for every serious road cyclist.”

The historic Inca town of Ollantaytambo is surrounded by magical ruins and extensive agricultural terraces.  GFNY riders and families will enjoy a wonderful place surrounded by magic and mystery.

Website: peru.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 Peru 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,

Inaugural edition of GFNY Sweden Uppsala and 4th edition of GFNY France Alpes Vaujany

New York City, August 30, 2023 – For the inaugural edition of GFNY Sweden Uppsala racers tackled 133.8km with 1592m of climbing along the rolling hills of the wild Uppsala countryside.

Under perfect late summer conditions, 14 riders formed the lead group after the first unpaved section, including Nikolaj Hebsgaard (Team Velomore Denmark) and locals Mattias Wahlbeck and Joel Boden.

In the second lap and after a series of attacks in the third unpaved segment, five riders managed to break away from the lead group and quickly extended the lead, working well together. With only 1 km left to the finish, attacks started. In a three man sprint to the finish line, Wahlbeck put in a surprising attack but Hebsgaard took the win with a bike throw and crossed the finish line in 3:27:07, ahead of Boden and Wahlbeck.

In the female race, Sara Hedberg won in 3:35:48, 6 minutes ahead of Cecilia Broms-Thell and Jennie Swahn who completed the all Swedish podium.

Meanwhile in France, the 4th GFNY Alpes Vaujany offered riders a 119.6km long race course with an elevation gain of 4023m, including the legendary Col de la Croix de Fer and Col du Glandon on the menu.

After weeks of sunshine and heat, race day presented itself cold and wet: ideal conditions for tough riders who are used to this kind of climate. Climbing towards the over 2000m high Col de la Croix de Fer, five riders formed the lead group: triple GFNY La Vaujany – Alpe d’Huez champ Tim Alleman (Belgium) and French riders Sebastien Pillon, Leo Belchi, Aymeric Bardoulat and Rodolphe Lourd. 

During the ascent of Col du Glandon with its 14% ramps, Alleman and Pillon put in a series of attacks that the others could not match. After a very fast descent, Alleman managed to break away on the switchbacks up to the finish at the mountain resort of Vaujany and took his fourth GFNY victory, crossing the finish line with a time of 4:35:51.  Pillon followed in 4:37:11 and Belchi in 4:38:06). 

In the female race, local Anne Salber took the win in 6:05:23,  5 minutes ahead of Clemence Briche and Celine Bourbousson who completed the all french podium in a time of 6:33:24.

Next up on the GFNY calendar is the third edition of GFNY Peru which will take place Sunday, September 3, 2023.

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 Uppsala video: here

Official GFNY Alpes Vaujany 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,

Inaugural edition of GFNY Sweden Uppsala and 4th edition of GFNY France Alpes Vaujany will take place on Sunday, August 27

GFNY Sweden Uppsala

The inaugural edition of GFNY Uppsala  starts from Ulva Kvarn and offers racers a 133.8 km long course with 1592m of climbing.  The course will take riders along rolling hills of glorious Uppsala countryside.  There will also be hard packed unpaved road segments which will add an interesting challenge to competitors.

Website: uppsala.gfny.com

GFNY France Alpes Vaujany

The course of the 4th GFNY Alpes Vaujany is 119.6km long with an elevation gain of 4023m across two major mountain passes and a mountain finish in Vaujany. The long course includes the demanding 25 km climb up Col de la Croix de Fer, which stands at an altitude of 2,067 meters. After the descent down into the Maurienne valley, the second giant awaits, Col du Glandon (1,924 meters). After descending from there, the race finishes back where it started with the steep 5 km climb to Vaujany.

Website: vaujany.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 Uppsala video: here

Official GFNY Alpes Vaujany 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,