Gaffuri and Doni of Team Solowattaggio take the crown

NEW YORK CITY, May 23, 2023 – The new 135 km race course with start on George Washington Bridge in NYC, 2000m of climbing and three sprint primes at Alpine Hill, Gate Hill and Cheesecote assured a fast race with start-to-finish action. 

2022 runner-up Mattia Gaffuri (Solowattaggio/Italy) didn’t hesitate and blew up the field up Alpine and took the first prime. US time trial champ Ben Wolfe cashed in on second and team mate Francesco di Candido third. 

A lead group of thirty formed coming off the first primes but it was the up and coming Mexican pro Miguel Arroyo, double GFNY champion in 2022, who attacked and built a lead of up to a minute through Nyack, Haverstraw and Stony Point.  

Team Solowattaggio kept the pace high in the chase group for captain Gaffuri along Mott Farm Road and through the first inclines of Gate Hill. Gaffuri finished the work of his teammates and chased Arroyo who just about made it to the top of the climb and cash in on the primes. Gaffuri took second, followed by Officine Mattio team mates Aleksander Worsdale (South Africa) and Ricardo Pichetta, the 2017 GFNY World Champion from Italy. 

Gaffuri and Arroyo attacked Cheescote together but the Mexican couldn’t keep up and was dropped in the early 18% steep section of the climb. Gaffuri took the first prime at the top, Arroyo the second and Jaime Vergara (Colombia) led the 15 rider chase group a few seconds back to take the third. 

Gaffuri put the head down and soloed off the front through Pomona, followed by a group of first ten riders which later grew to 17. With the miles ticking by and no real collaboration in the group, Gaffuri’s lead grew to two minutes with 40k to go. By the time he hit Alpine Hill again, this time from the northern side, his win was all but a formality. The chase had given up on the win and seemed to focus on completing the podium – and punching five of the tickets left up for grabs to join the new UCI pro race in 2024 as “Team GFNY”. 

Gaffuri took the solo win in 3:27:32 after training for this moment since the day he finished second here a year ago. The group sprint went to Benjamin Vicente (Team Cyclingwolf/Chile) ahead of Jonathan Jimenez (Team Zipaquira/Colombia). These three will race the all new Gran Premio GFNY New York City pro race on May 19, 2024 alongside fourth place finisher Diego Vazquez (Colombia), fifth Francesco de Candido (Italy) and sixth Luis Lemus (GFNY/Mexico). 

Dutch pro and climbing specialist Kenny Nijssen was seventh followed by Ricardo Pichetta in eighth, Jaime Vergara in ninth and Leon Santamaria (Team 305Cycle/Colombia) in tenth (all same time).  

In the female race, it was a start to finish domination of Italian Chiara Doni, Solowattaggio team mate of Gaffuri. She took the win in 3:43:09, a solid 4 1/2 minutes ahead of her countrywomen Annalisa Prato and defending champ Samantha Arnaudo (both Team Officine Mattio) who crossed the line hand in hand. 

“The new course was appreciated by the front racers and the peloton of age group riders and finishers alike,” said GFNY CEO and race director Uli Fluhme. “For the top riders, it makes the race faster but more racers are able to be competitive. And, while still challenging, it’s a more approachable distance for the finishers.”  

“In 2024, the amateurs get a chance to chase the UCI pros on this very course. It’s going to be amazing to see what the pros can do on this course which doesn’t favor a specialist but really is made for riders who can roll but also kick hard on the relentless hills. I think that “Team GFNY”, the six top finishers from this year, will put on a great show in the pro peloton and demonstrate the level of racers they are. I can’t wait for May 19, 2024!”

Find out everything about the race at nyc.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.

Cycling

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.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY World Championship NYC video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

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GFNY recognizes their contribution at the awards ceremony of the 11th GFNY World Championship NYC 

New York City, May 19, 2023 – On May 21, 2023, GFNY is holding the 11th edition of the GFNY World Championship NYC.  On this occasion, the GFNY Hall of Fame will honor five new inductees to recognize their contribution to GFNY.  In alphabetical order: 

Chris Geiser started at GFNY as an ambassador, group ride leader and world traveller to many GFNYs. But he soon became the professional voice of GFNY whether as the GFNY Conference host or in his articulate written contributions around GFNY and cycling.  

Cedric Haas built GFNY in France to six races in three short years. His relentless work and passionate pursuit to excellence helped inspire and grow a GFNY France team that creates amazing experiences. 

Chris Jensen’s support of GFNY’s emergency management operations in Rockland from the governmental agencies side is key for a smooth race.  

Alex Ostroy’s creative design work is legendary in cycling circles. He was instrumental in manifesting the brand through the GFNY jersey design that made tens of thousands of riders look great for already a decade.

Mark Sokolich, long standing Mayor of Fort Lee, has been welcoming the GFNY expo and finish festival in Fort Lee. It’s the ideal home base of the race with its proximity to NYC yet local, welcoming feel.  

GFNY is thanking these extraordinary people for all they have contributed to make GFNY what it is today. The celebration will take place on May 21 during the race awards ceremony at the finish of the 11th GFNY World Championship NYC.

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.

Cycling

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.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY World Championship NYC 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,

A live broadcast of the GFNY World Championship NYC will be available globally for free in English and Spanish this Sunday May 21 on GFNY.COM

NEW YORK CITY, May 18, 2023 – The 11th GFNY World Championship NYC will be broadcast live on Sunday May 21 from 6am ET until noon on GFNY.COM, Youtube and Facebook.

Thousands of riders including pros and amateurs alike fight for the GFNY World Championship crown on the 85.1 mile course with 6371 feet of climbing from NYC’s George Washington Bridge and back.

The English broadcast will be commentated by local racing insider Dan Schmalz and GFNY expert Chris Geiser. The Spanish broadcast will be hosted by the Urrego brothers Hector and Sergio. The Colombians have reported from the race for many years for Colombia’s largest cycling website.

But the show will also be interactive as fans can comment on Youtube and Facebook. The live broadcast assistants will relay questions coming in to the commentators. Additional race info will come from the Race Director car.

“We’ve been live broadcasting the race since 2016 when live posting became available on Facebook,” said GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme and NYC Race Director. “What started with holding a cell phone out of the lead car and narrating the whole thing right there, has turned into a professional looking and sounding experience.”

“What has remained since the early days is the contact with the fans and our ability to interact with them. Compliments like ‘The Giro is on but I am watching you guys – so much better!’ confirmed that we are on the right path for what a modern live broadcast should look and feel like.”

Four moto cameras capture the race action at the front of the male and the female race. The fixed cameras are pointing at the commentators and the finish line.

Watch live on GFNY.COM Sunday May 21, 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.

Cycling

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.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY World Championship NYC 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,

Thousands of riders will tackle a challenging 85 miles course from the world’s busiest bridge: George Washington Bridge in New York City

NEW YORK CITY, May 16, 2023 – The 11th GFNY World Championship NYC represents the pinnacle of GFNY Endurance Sports Series and its 30+ races in 2023. GFNY is now the world’s largest cycling marathon series with over 40 races expected to be held in 2024.

Get the official GFNY NYC 2023 Media Guide now.

RACE PREVIEW

The 11th annual GFNY World Championship NYC on May 21 is being transformed to a test race for a new UCI 1.2 pro race: the Gran Premio GFNY New York City. It is planned to start minutes ahead of the amateur field and will run on the same exact course on May 19, 2024. The race will draw pro teams from Europe and the Americas to the iconic start line on George Washington Bridge in New York City. 

This Sunday, cash primes for the first three to summit Alpine Hill, Gate Hill and Cheesecote will animate the race stacked with talent. The first six finishers overall will get to race the GP GFNY NYC pro race in 2024 as “Team GFNY”.

“We’re using this year to test the road closures on the updated course which now fulfills the criteria for a UCI Pro Race,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme.

“Pros even from World Tour teams have raced GFNY in the past. But an actual pro race just ahead of the amateurs will bring GFNY a step closer to integrating professional racing in a mass participation race setting. It will also elevate the excitement of GFNY to another level due to the heightened media attention given to the best in the sport.”

RACE FAVORITES FEMALE

Italian Samantha Arnaudo (Officine Mattio) is back to defend her title. Challenging her will be two compatriots. Her team mate Annalisa Prato dominated GFNY Cannes earlier this year and Chiara Doni (Swattclub) has shown what she’s capable of. 

French Marine Quiniou is a multiple GFNY France race champion and ready to show it to the ladies from across The Alps. 

Representing the USA is 2019 GFNY World Champion Jill Patterson. She’s still unsure if she is in the shape to compete at the highest level after she finished 3rd last year and went on a European rampage winning both GFNY La Vaujany – Alpe d’Huez and GFNY Lourdes Tourmalet. GFNY Waco champion Erica Sanchez from the USA will get a chance to show what she can do on a tougher course.

Gita Widya Yunika from Indonesia is the GFNY Bali champion so we know she can climb. A hot New York spring day will work to her favor. 

Latin Americans are always in the mix and this year we expect in particular Maria Paz (Colombia), the GFNY Florida champion and Cecillia Caillabet (Uruguay), double GFNY champion in Uruguay to be in the mix.

RACE FAVORITES MALE

2022 champion Luca Vergallito (Italy) turned pro and is racing elsewhere so the eyes are on runner-up and his compatriot Mattia Gaffuri (Swattclub) who showed early form by winning GFNY Cannes this year. 2017 champ and 2019 second place Ricardo Pichetta (Officine Mattio), also Italian, should never be counted out based on his experience alone.

Triple GFNY Florida champion Leon Santamaria is flying the US flag. He just has to put it together on the hills. Local hero Ben Gorodetzky continues to improve at GFNY and can no doubt get close to the podium this year. However, USA’s trump card is former pro Ben Wolfe. The punchy course should suit the time trial beast.

Climbing specialists Kenny Nijssen (Universe Cycling Team), from the Netherlands, who is a regular on the GFNY France circuit, and GFNY Bali champ Mohamad Faisal from Indonesia have to show they can outrace the field on NYC’s rough roads and short and steep climbs. 

Traditionally strong are the Latin Americans. Representing Mexico are Luis Lemus (GFNY Racing), former pro and multiple GFNY champion, Flavio de Luna (GFNY Racing), Christopher Torres (GFNY Cozumel champion) and last but not least Miguel Arroyo who won two GFNY just last year.

Can Diego Vazquez bring the crown back to Colombia? The double GFNY Bogota champ proved to have the lungs in addition to the legs. Elvys Noel Reyes (Republica Dominicana) is the double GFNY Republica Dominicana champ. That race is mostly flat – what can he do in NYC? Last but not least: Chilean Felipe Aros (305 Cycle) won GFNY Puerto Rico and was 7th last year in NYC so he knows how to race this course. 

RACE DAY LIVE COVERAGE

GFNY NYC’s race day broadcast is the world’s boldest live broadcast offered by an open-to-all race, available in English and Spanish. A professional crew is working to deliver a high-level race day broadcast starting at 6am ET on GFNY.COM, Youtube and other social media channels. Four moto and two fixed cameras will be running to capture the race and bring the action to fans around the world.

ENSURING A FAIR RACE 

Since its inception, GFNY administers in- and out of competition doping controls that ensure a fair competition. GFNY was the first mass participation race to hold out-of-competition controls (=not on race day). These controls are critical to serve the element of surprise. 

GFNY will also conduct checks for motors on bikes at the start and have a parc ferme at the finish to test bikes of the top finishers. 

GFNY WELCOME ZONE

The GFNY Welcome Zone & Café will serve as a gathering place for riders before or after a ride on the GFNY course during GFNY Race Week. It will be open from Friday, May 19 to Saturday, May 20 from 8am – 3pm each day at the GFNY Finish Village in Fort Lee (PIP Park, Fort Lee NJ).

The GFNY Café and Welcome Zone will also be open on race day, Sunday, May 21 from 8am – 4pm to welcome spectators, and families and friends of GFNY cyclists. 

NYC BIKE EXPO

The 11th New York City Bike Expo is also held in PIP Park Fort Lee, NJ from May 19-21, 2023, opening hours are 10am – 6.30pm.

GFNY World events, GFNY Merch and Apparel Shop, Cannondale, Elite, Vittoria, T-Mobile, Visit Indonesia, Pissei, Officine Mattio and many more will be on hand to showcase their latest offerings. 

GFNY RIDER TECH PLATFORM

The GFNY technology platform with rider accounts allows riders to create or claim their GFNY account, see past GFNY results, and check progress to multi-finisher medals like the 10x medal or the 3×2023 medal. They can also check qualification status for the front corrals at GFNYs and register for any and every GFNY World race. Registration is available in 30 languages.

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.

Cycling

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.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY World Championship NYC 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,

7th GFNY Colombia Bogotá was won by defending champion Diego Vasquez and Natalia Pardo

New York City, May 3, 2023 – A head to head sprint decided the male race at the 7th GFNY Bogotá  after 101.1 km with an elevation gain of 2321 m and a hilltop finish at iconic El Águila, situated above 3100m.

The race started fast inside the famous salt mines of Zipaquirá. Giovany Malaver (Colombia) made a successful early break away from the peloton.  The chase group including defending champion Diego Vasquez (Colombia), managed to close the gap during the ascent of El Águila.

After a string of unsuccessful attacks from both riders to escape for a solo finish, at the end it was Vasquez who took the win with a powerful uphill sprint to the finish line in 2:56:11 against Malaver.  Juan Lopez Gomez rounded out the all Colombian podium two minutes back. 

In the female race, ex pro Natalia Pardo took the win in 3:28:54, 6 minutes ahead of Alejandra Cadena and Elvia Cardenas (all Colombia).

Next up on the GFNY calendar is the 11th edition of GFNY World Championship NYC which will take place Sunday, May 21, 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.

Cycling

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 11th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 21, 2023. 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 Bogota 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,

GFNY Pennsylvania is GFNY´s 5th cycling race in US in 2023

NEW YORK CITY, April 27, 2023 – GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series adds GFNY York, Pennsylvania, scheduled for September 10, to the 2023 race schedule.  It’s one of now five GFNY cycling races in the US in 2023.

The competitive long distance is 95.1 miles with 6202 ft of climbing with start and finish at the York Expo Center.  The course takes riders through the undulating and scenic York County countryside with plenty of challenging climbs and along beautiful nature like Gifford Pinchot State Park, Pinchot Lake and along the winding Conewago Creek.

“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.”

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.

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.

Cycling

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 11th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 21, 2023. 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,

Riders will race above 3000m high

This Sunday, GFNY Bogotá offers riders a challenging 101.1 km race course with an elevation gain of 2321 m and a hilltop finish at iconic El Águila.  GFNY Bogotá starts from inside the famous salt mines of Zipaquirá, also known as the Salt Cathedral, at 2650 m above sea level.

“GFNY was the first mass participation race in Colombia and has become a staple since. We’re very grateful for that because Colombians are aficionados of our sport,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “Colombians ‘get’ the sport like few other nations. A GFNY there guarantees to be hard fought and emotional – the two ingredients for a road race I like the most.” 

Race week activities will take place at Plaza de la Independencia.  It includes the fun GFNY Bogotá group ride on Saturday where riders get to do a relaxed ride together with friends and competitors.

On Sunday, the first 20km of the race will be mostly flat combined with some rolling hills.  The main challenge of the day will be the final climb of 15 km long at 3.3% with a total of 523m of elevation gain to the finish on top of iconic El Águila.  During the ascent, riders will race above 3000m over sea level.

Website: bogota.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.

Cycling

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 11th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 21, 2023. 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 Bogotá 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 World Championship NYC on May 21 anticipates the 2024 GP GFNY New York City pro race

New York City, April 20, 2023 – The 11th annual GFNY World Championship NYC on May 21 is being transformed to a test race for a new UCI 1.2 pro race planned for May 19, 2024: the Gran Premio GFNY New York City. The race will draw pro teams from Europe and the Americas to the iconic start line on George Washington Bridge in New York City. It is scheduled to start 15 minutes ahead of the mass participation race which travels the exact same route as the pro race.

In anticipation of the pro race next year, riders of this year’s mass participation race GFNY World Championship NYC get to test the 136 km (84 mile) course with 1930m (6330 feet) of climbing. The course features the classic start on the world’s busiest bridge, George Washington Bridge (GWB), travels through Bergen County and Rockland County and back to finish in Fort Lee, NJ, in full view of the GWB.

A number of select pro cyclists will join the race to test the course. Cash primes for the first three to summit Alpine Hill, Gate Hill and Cheesecote will animate the race. The first six non-pro finishers overall will get to race the GP GFNY NYC pro race in 2024 as “Team GFNY”.

“Adding a pro race minutes ahead of the mass participation race is a fantastic opportunity for amateur riders to compare themselves to the best in the sport,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme.

“Pros even from World Tour teams have raced GFNY in the past. But an actual pro race minutes ahead of the amateurs will bring GFNY a step closer to integrating professional racing in a mass participation race. Running and triathlon have shown the power of this format where all athletes get to race against their heroes. It’s time for cycling to follow this successful model at select races.”

Cycling’s Boldest Live Broadcast 

GFNY NYC’s race day broadcast is the world’s boldest live broadcast offered by an open-to-all race. Check out the live broadcast on gfny.com, which is available in three languages: English, Spanish and French. Get up close to all the action with in-the-peloton cameras, pre-recorded interviews with top racers, celebrities, personalities and special guests and commentators taking you inside the race. 

After the finish, each language broadcast features interviews of the top finishers. Later, the live feed turns into a Finish Line Camera where friends, family and supporters can watch their cyclists cross the finish line live, remotely. The broadcast remains live for the whole day, until the last athlete has crossed the finish line.  

Tune into gfny.com from 6am ET on Sunday, May 21st to watch the GFNY NYC race day show and the Finish Line Camera.

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.

Cycling

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 11th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 21, 2023. 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

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,