The UCI pro race is held together with GFNY’s 14th NYC edition

NEW YORK CITY, March 4, 2026 – Canel’s–Java has confirmed it will return to the third edition of Gran Premio New York City on May 17, 2026. The Mexican Continental team remains a key contender in the GPNYC and is expected to play a prominent role in this year’s race.

Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC), will take place on May 17, 2026, as a UCI-sanctioned professional road race held on the same course and on the same day as the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City, with the professional field starting approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation race. The two events are conducted as separate competitions under their respective regulations, sharing the same roads and infrastructure.

“We chose Gran Premio New York City because it has become one of the most important events on the UCI calendar,” says team director Juan Jose Monsivais. “Competing in one of the world’s most iconic cities, alongside the most prestigious gran fondo franchise, is a great opportunity for our team. It provides exceptional international exposure and allows us to be part of a highly respected and competitive event. This year we are bringing an even stronger team.”

Already announced Teams:

Continental 

Team Skyline (USA)

Project Echelon Racing (USA)

Canel’s-Java (Mexico)

Stay tuned for the next announcements.Further team announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Additional race information is available at gp.gfny.com.

About GFNY

GFNY is an international cycling organization that designs, owns, and operates a structured system of races worldwide. Its competitive hierarchy connects GFNY races with National and Continental Championships, culminating in the GFNY World Championship in New York City. This progression is known as the GFNY Road to NYC.

GFNY events feature fully timed racing with age-group competition and are open to a wide range of riders, combining competitive structure with accessible participation. GFNY operates its own integrated registration, results, and ranking system, maintaining direct relationships with participants across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also operates select events in gravel, mountain bike, and running within the same competitive framework.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.

Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.

The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is 

NYC.GFNY.COM.

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.

Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.

The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.

The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.

GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.

The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Videos: 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,

Teran and Romero win the inaugural edition

New York City, March 3, 2026 – The coastal city of Salinas hosted the inaugural edition of GFNY Ecuador Salinas this past Sunday. The race featured a 110.8 km course with 878 m of climbing and drew strong participation from both national and international riders.

Riders rolled out at 7:00 am under grey skies for a 2 km neutralized section before the official start at Cerro “El Morro” in La Chocolatera, inside the Salinas Naval Base. Rain and dense fog set the tone early, while crosswinds along the exposed Mar Bravo coastline and the Perimetral road fractured the peloton and turned the race into an attritional battle.

Men’s Race

Ecuadorian rider Javier Romero animated the race with a decisive solo move that opened a gap of more than one minute over the main contenders. Among those driving the chase was two-time GFNY Ecuador champion Renzo Molineros (2022, 2024).

The race came down to the demanding final ascent back to Cerro “El Morro.” In a dramatic head-to-head sprint on the climb, Romero prevailed, taking victory in 2:23:53. Molineros secured second place, while Gregorio Bravo completed an all-Ecuadorian podium.

Women’s Race

In the women’s competition, Andrea Terán (Ecuador) delivered a commanding ride to take the overall victory in 2:30:13. Alva Jiménez (Colombia) and Andrea Logroño (Ecuador) rounded out the podium approximately ten minutes behind the winner after a selective and weather-impacted race.

Next on the global schedule is the eighth edition of GFNY Punta del Este in Uruguay on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

About GFNY

GFNY is an international cycling organization that designs, owns, and operates a structured system of races worldwide. Its competitive hierarchy connects GFNY races with National and Continental Championships, culminating in the GFNY World Championship in New York City. This progression is known as the GFNY Road to NYC.

GFNY events feature fully timed racing with age-group competition and are open to a wide range of riders, combining competitive structure with accessible participation. GFNY operates its own integrated registration, results, and ranking system, maintaining direct relationships with participants across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also operates select events in gravel, mountain bike, and running within the same competitive framework.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship event and the final stage of the GFNY Course to NYC. Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, it brings together riders from more than 90 countries.

Website: nyc.gfny.com

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series is GFNY’s professional racing platform, built around an integrated Pro–Am format in which UCI-sanctioned professional races are held on the same courses and weekends as GFNY mass-participation events. The format was pioneered at Gran Premio New York City and is expanding selectively to additional locations, including Gran Premio Cozumel, subject to UCI approval.

Website: gp.gfny.com

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Salinas 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,

Ecuador opens the 2026 GFNY race season

This Sunday, the inaugural GFNY Salinas will officially open the 2026 GFNY race season, bringing GFNY racing back to Ecuador’s Pacific coast.

GFNY Salinas will be contested on a 110.8 km course with 878 meters of climbing. The race starts and finishes at Cerro El Morro in the center of Salinas, offering riders sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and a distinctive coastal setting.

Race week activities will be based at Salón Hotel Presidente and include a Pasta Fest on Friday evening at 7:00 pm, followed by a relaxed group ride on Saturday that allows riders to preview the area together ahead of race day.

On Sunday, participants will race along sections of the Spondylus Route, passing beaches, mangroves, fishing villages, and rural landscapes. The course features continuous ocean views and highlights the contrast between sand, sea, and tropical vegetation that defines Ecuador’s coastline.

Website: salinas.gfny.com

About GFNY Global Platform

GFNY Global Platform is an international cycling competition platform that designs, owns, and operates a structured system of races worldwide. Its competitive hierarchy connects GFNY races with National and Continental Championships, culminating in the GFNY World Championship in New York City. This progression is known as the GFNY Course to NYC.

GFNY events feature timed racing with age-group competition and are open to a wide range of riders, combining competitive structure with accessible participation. GFNY operates a fully integrated rider platform with direct control of registration, results, rankings, and historical participation data across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also operates select events in gravel, mountain bike, and running within the same governance framework.

Website: gfny.com

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship event and the final stage of the GFNY Course to NYC. Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, it brings together riders from more than 90 countries.

Website: nyc.gfny.com

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series is GFNY’s professional racing platform, built around an integrated Pro–Am format in which UCI-sanctioned professional races are held on the same courses and weekends as GFNY mass-participation events. The format was pioneered at Gran Premio New York City and is expanding selectively to additional locations, including Gran Premio Cozumel, subject to UCI approval.

Website: gp.gfny.com

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Salinas 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 UCI pro race is held together with GFNY’s 14th NYC edition

NEW YORK CITY, February 25, 2026 – Continental team Project Echelon Racing has confirmed its participation in the third edition of Gran Premio New York City, returning to New York City on May 17, 2026.  As one of the top professional squads competing on the U.S. circuit, the team will target a strong performance.

Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC), will take place on May 17, 2026, as a UCI-sanctioned professional road race held on the same course and on the same day as the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City,, with the professional field starting approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation race. The two events are conducted as separate competitions under their respective regulations, sharing the same roads and infrastructure.

“We are excited to return to Gran Premio New York City and compete in the nation’s sporting mecca. Any opportunity to compete against a field of this caliber on home soil is an important and exciting opportunity for our organization,” says team director Eric Hill.

“We want to be at the pointy end of the race, executing and playing to our strengths, and to give ourselves the best opportunity to win. We have been close in both editions of the event, so we hope to finally put all of the pieces together.”

Already announced Teams:

Continental 

Team Skyline (USA)

Project Echelon Racing (USA)

Stay tuned for the next announcements.Further team announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Additional race information is available at gp.gfny.com.

About GFNY Global Platform

GFNY Global Platform organizes competitive road cycling races around the world, linking local events with National and Continental Championships and a single World Championship held in New York City.

Riders start at GFNY races and progress through the championship levels based on performance. This structure—known as the GFNY Road to NYC—connects everyday racing with a clear and earned path to the World Championship. All GFNY races are fully timed and run with age-group classification. Events are open to a broad range of riders and combine accessible participation with a consistent competitive format.

GFNY’s long-standing “BE A PRO FOR A DAY®” concept reflects how its races are designed: standardized rules, professional-level timing, and racing against both the clock and direct competitors. GFNY manages its own global rider system, handling registration, results, rankings, and historical participation data directly across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also runs select gravel, mountain bike, and running events using the same operational standards.

GFNY works with host cities and local partners worldwide, focusing on athlete experience, operational consistency, and the long-term continuity of its championship structure.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.

Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.

The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is 

NYC.GFNY.COM.

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.

Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.

The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.

The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.

GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.

The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Videos: 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,

Race-specific nutrition for GFNY riders

NEW YORK CITY, February 24, 2026 – GFNY USA is proud to announce Neversecond as its Official and Exclusive On-Course Nutrition Partner for all GFNY events in the United States. Known for its science-driven approach to endurance fueling, Neversecond develops high-performance sports nutrition specifically designed for serious endurance athletes. The partnership will support riders across GFNY USA events with premium fueling solutions designed to optimize performance both before and during race day.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with the team at GFNY,” says Bill Armstrong, Founder and CEO of Neversecond. “We’re proud New Yorkers, so it’s especially rewarding to support GFNY’s legacy events across the East Coast and bring our products to races that matter deeply to the cycling community.”

GFNY races in the USA in 2026 include the GFNY World Championship in New York City in May,  GFNY Miami in April, GFNY Pittsburgh in September and GFNY Maryland Cambridge and GFNY Florida in October.

GFNY continues to deliver world-class endurance racing experiences for competitive amateur athletes across the United States and around the world.

For more information about GFNY USA events, visit gfny.com.

About GFNY Global Platform

GFNY Global Platform is an international cycling competition platform that designs, owns, and operates a structured system of races worldwide. Its competitive hierarchy connects GFNY races with National and Continental Championships, culminating in the GFNY World Championship in New York City. This progression is known as the GFNY Course to NYC.

GFNY events feature timed racing with age-group competition and are open to a wide range of riders, combining competitive structure with accessible participation. GFNY operates a fully integrated rider platform with direct control of registration, results, rankings, and historical participation data across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also operates select events in gravel, mountain bike, and running within the same governance framework.

Website: gfny.com

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship event and the final stage of the GFNY Course to NYC. Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, it brings together riders from more than 90 countries.

Website: nyc.gfny.com

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series is GFNY’s professional racing platform, built around an integrated Pro–Am format in which UCI-sanctioned professional races are held on the same courses and weekends as GFNY mass-participation events. The format was pioneered at Gran Premio New York City and is expanding selectively to additional locations, including Gran Premio Cozumel, subject to UCI approval.

Website: gp.gfny.com

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Videos: 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 initiative reinforces GFNY’s commitment to developing future talent worldwide

NEW YORK CITY, February 19, 2026 – GFNY Global Platform is expanding youth participation by introducing U18 and U16 categories at select events worldwide. The initiative creates a structured and professionally managed pathway for young athletes to experience the intensity and organization of a GFNY race.

All youth participants compete within GFNY’s professionally managed race environment, including closed-road or controlled-course operations, on-course medical support, and trained race marshals throughout the route.

Confirmed Rollout

The U18 and U16 categories are confirmed for all 2026 GFNY races in the United States and The Bahamas. In Bremen, Germany, only the U18 category will be offered due to the absence of a non-competitive route. More GFNYs with U18 and U16 categories will be announced shortly.

“Like many initiatives at GFNY, this one is personal,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “When I was 16, I would have loved the chance to race a GFNY. Recently, we tested the concept at GFNY Cozumel, where my 12-year-old completed the medium distance alongside my wife and GFNY co-founder Lidia. That experience motivated us to revisit the liability framework. We were able to resolve the hurdles for many events.”

U18 Category

Riders with a racing age of 16–17 may compete on the competitive distance or participate on the non-competitive distance. Racing age is determined by the athlete’s age on December 31 of the event year.

For example:

• An athlete who is 15 on race day but turns 16 before December 31 competes as a 16-year-old and may choose either long or medium distance.
• An athlete who turns 18 by December 31 competes in the 18–34 age group.

U18 finishers are official finishers and appear in race results according to the distance completed:

• Medium distance: listed alphabetically with finish time
• Long distance: ranked overall and within the U18 age group

U18 athletes earn GFNY Rankings points under the same formula as all competitors, accumulating both Overall Rankings and U18 Age Group Rankings points.

U18 athletes who finish the long course may earn Qualifier status, valid for 380 days from the date earned. This status can be used at any GFNY race worldwide that offers a U18 category.

As increasing numbers of riders transition directly from junior ranks into professional pathways, the depth of road-race exposure differs widely by country. In many regions, junior racing is predominantly criterium-based. The U18 category at GFNY introduces young athletes to the demands of full-distance road racing, including unfamiliar terrain, environmental variability, pacing over extended distances, and independent fueling strategy—core competencies required at higher levels of the sport.

U16 Category

U16 athletes may participate exclusively on the non-competitive distance. For safety and supervision, a parent or legal guardian must ride with the athlete at all times and must also be registered for the event.

For both U18 and U16 athletes, a parent or legal guardian must appear in person at race packet pickup and present a photocopy of a government-issued photo ID (passport, driver license, or identity document).

With these youth categories, GFNY continues expanding its global racing platform while maintaining professional race standards and clearly defined competitive structures.

Full eligibility details and race-specific information are available at gfny.com and on individual race websites.

About GFNY Global Platform

GFNY Global Platform is an international cycling competition platform that designs, owns, and operates a structured system of races worldwide. Its competitive hierarchy connects GFNY races with National and Continental Championships, culminating in the GFNY World Championship in New York City. This progression is known as the GFNY Course to NYC.

GFNY events feature timed racing with age-group competition and are open to a wide range of riders, combining competitive structure with accessible participation. GFNY operates a fully integrated rider platform with direct control of registration, results, rankings, and historical participation data across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also operates select events in gravel, mountain bike, and running within the same governance framework.

Website: gfny.com

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship event and the final stage of the GFNY Course to NYC. Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, it brings together riders from more than 90 countries.

Website: nyc.gfny.com

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series is GFNY’s professional racing platform, built around an integrated Pro–Am format in which UCI-sanctioned professional races are held on the same courses and weekends as GFNY mass-participation events. The format was pioneered at Gran Premio New York City and is expanding selectively to additional locations, including Gran Premio Cozumel, subject to UCI approval.

Website: gp.gfny.com

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Videos: 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,