GFNY Alpes Vaujany: 4000+ meters of climbing on legendary French cols

Written by GFNY on August 24, 2022.

At the 3rd annual GFNY Alpes Vaujany riders will tackle Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Glandon and Vaujany

 

New York City, August 24, 2022 – This Sunday, GFNY Alpes Vaujany offers racers a 119.6 km long course with 4023m of climbing across two major mountain passes and a mountain finish in Vaujany. 

Host town Vaujany is a charming mountain village in the French Alps surrounded by many well-known climbs. It is the perfect host village with amazing facilities and incredibly beautiful surroundings.

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.

This week’s GFNY Alpes Vaujany Camp has already commenced with an international group of riders from Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, the UK, Germany, Belgium and the United States. On the menu are all the famous cols of the area such as L’Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier or Col du Sabot, getting riders prepared for the race on Sunday.

“Racing the legendary cols of France is one of those once-in-a-lifetime-must-do experiences,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “During the camp yesterday I saw Colombian riders with tears in their eyes from happiness.”

“But Sunday, it will be tears of pain because this course is tough, very, very tough. It’s arguably GFNY’s hardest race course. Winning and finishing will taste just that much sweeter.”

The top 10% finishers in each age group of the competitive long course will earn a spot in the Qualifier Corral at every GFNY World event for the following year.

The 44.6km medium course of GFNY Alpes Vaujany will take non competitive riders up two thirds Col de la Croix de Fer at Lac de Grand’Maison. It’s ideal for riders who want to get a taste of the race.

 

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 their athletes first.

 

Cycling

30 plus events 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 Racer 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 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee 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 Alpes Vaujany video: here

GFNY Press Images: here

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

 

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GFNY Day 2022: athletes from all around the World celebrated 3rd edition

Written by GFNY on August 23, 2022.

Massive turnout at the group rides and thousands of visitors at the GFNY Day Virtual Conference 

New York City, August 23, 2022 –  Last Sunday August 21, the third annual GFNY Day was celebrated by thousands of athletes who joined the group rides and tuned in for the GFNY Day Virtual Conference from all around the world.

There were more than 20 morning group rides which were held in 4 different time zones around the world:  South East Asia, Europe, North America and Latin America.  The turnout at the group rides was massive: GFNY Gruppo co-host and  multiple Mexican champ, Luis Lemus rode with over 130 cyclists in Aguas Calientes, Mexico.

 

“I am humbled by the collective work and organization on planning and holding group rides for more than 10,000 people across the world on the same day,” said GFNY President Lidia Fluhme.

“The GFNY Day Virtual Conference tomorrow took GFNY’s January 2022 conference to the next level by holding dedicated panels in each time zone, with a regional focus.”

Chris Geiser and Luis Lemus moderated the live broadcast with a variety of topics around GFNY and cycling. GFNY founders Lidia and Uli Fluhme talked about the “GFNY World Calendar”. Champions: Adrian Alvarado, Jill Patterson, León Santamaría and Alejandra Echeverri were some of GFNY Day´s panelists sharing their travel and race experiences. GFNY organizers gave an inside view of their races.

 

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 their athletes first.

 

Cycling

30 plus events 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 Racer 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 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee 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,

 

Aperitif GFNY Alpes Vaujany 2022

Rejoignez-nous pour l’apéritif d’après course, à l’Hôtel le V. à 17h

Revivez votre journée épique de course avec vos anciens et nouveaux amis, dans un magnifique cadre de montagne. Savourez boissons et collation pour accompagner vos jambes douloureuses.
Place limitées, réservez dès maintenant:


 

Join us for the post-race aperitif at Hotel Le V on Sunday at 5pm

Relive your epic race day with new friends and old, in a beautiful mountain setting.
Drinks, snacks, fun and sore legs.
Limited space, reserve your place now.

 

Acompáñanos para el aperitivo post-carrera en el Hotel Le V el Domingo a las 5 pm

Revive tu épico día de carrera con nuevos y viejos amigos, en un hermoso entorno montañoso.
Bebidas, snacks, diversión y piernas adoloridas.
Cupo limitado, reserva ya tu plaza.

 

 

3rd annual GFNY Day this Sunday

Written by GFNY on August 18, 2022.

GFNY will hold group rides around the world and a virtual conference with several panels

 

New York City, August 18, 2022 – GFNY Day is an annual global celebration of GFNY and sport which will take place this Sunday August 21, 2022.  GFNY invites all athletes to put on their GFNY gear to ride and run with their teams, clubs, groups or alone and tune into the afternoon GFNY Day Virtual Conference.

There will be 20+ organized morning group rides in locations around the world such as the USA, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Belgium, France, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines.

GFNY´s Chris Geiser and Luis Lemus will be the moderators of the GFNY Day Virtual Conference which will span the world from Asia to Europe and from North America to Latin America.  There will be a variety of panels such as “My First GFNY” and “Travelling to GFNYs” with fantastic panelists full of great tips and advice: GFNY Champions Jill Patterson and León Santa María will talk about GFNY NYC, GFNY founders Lidia and Uli Fluhme will talk about the “GFNY World Calendar” and many local GFNY organizers will give an inside view of their races.  

 

Mark your calendar for GFNY Day 2022 and register for free at gfny.com/gfny-day

 

 

 

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 their athletes first.

 

Cycling

30 plus events 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 Racer 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 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee 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,

 

1300 racers at Inaugural GFNY Oaxaca

Written by GFNY on August 17, 2022.

Arroyo and Mata take the win 

New York City, August 17, 2022 – A head to head sprint decided the male race at the Inaugural Ford GFNY Oaxaca after 116.5km with an elevation gain of 1850m.  1300 riders from more than 25 countries tackled the race that included iconic Ixtepeji which reaches an altitude of 2590m.

The race started off fast under overcast skies with cool temperatures.  At km 3, Mario Zamora put in the first attack followed by GFNY Monterrey 2022 champion Miguel Arroyo (both Mexico). By km 10, eleven racers formed the lead group.

 

During the 15km ascent to Ixtepeji,  a group of four riders successfully got away, including  Arroyo and GFNY regular Flavio de Luna (Mexico).  With only 1km to go, Arroyo put in the decisive attack and took the win in 2:51:20, followed by de Luna (2:51:33) and Colombian Jonathan Jimenez (2:51:57) who rounded out the podium.

In the female race, local Paola Mata took the win in 03:21:58. Claudia García and Patricia Beltran rounded out the all Mexican podium.

 

Next up on the GFNY calendar is GFNY Alpes Vaujany on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

 

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 their athletes first.

 

Cycling

30 plus events 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 Racer 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 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee 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 Oaxaca 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,

 

First ever Ford GFNY Oaxaca this Sunday

Written by GFNY on August 11, 2022.

Racers will tackle iconic Ixtepeji and reach 2590m altitude at yet another new GFNY Mexico event

 

Ford GFNY Oaxaca offers riders a long race course of 116.5km with an elevation gain of 1850m including Ixtepeji summit, one of the longest mountain passes in Mexico, considered an out of category climb.

The first 5km of the race through downtown Oaxaca are mostly flat.  Once out of the city, the racecourse will combine rolling hills up to the Mezcal zone.  The main challenge of the day will be the final 15km climb to the summit of Ixtepeji.  It has an average gradient of 6% and is peaking at a whopping 19%.  After reaching the highest point of the course at 2590m altitude, racers will head back to the city of Oaxaca Convention Center.

“We’re honored to be able host GFNY in beautiful Oaxaca,” said GFNY Mexico co-founder Shaun Gad. “A stunning host town and a challenging course coupled with tremendous government support assure that racers will enjoy a fantastic experience in best GFNY Mexico style.”

”What started 2014 with GFNY Cozumel and the first granfondo ever in the country, has become a Mexico wide series of five races for thousands of riders who are keen to qualify for the World Championship in New York City.”

Race week activities will take place at the Oaxaca Convention Center.  It includes the traditional group ride on Saturday where cyclists get to enjoy a casual ride together.

Lonely Planet describes Oaxaca as “a cultural colossus fit to rival anywhere in Latin America for history, gastronomy and colorful manifestations of indigenous culture”. It is “a complex but intensely attractive city whose majestic churches and refined plazas have deservedly earned it a Unesco World Heritage badge. Lovers of culture come here to indulge in the Mexico of Zapotec and colonial legend.”

 

Website: oaxaca.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 their athletes first.

 

Cycling

30 plus events 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 Racer 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 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee 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 Oaxaca 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,

 

1500 racers at GFNY Championship Asia in Bali

Written by GFNY on August 10, 2022.

Spectacular record participation and tight racing on volcanoes at the 4th edition

New York City, August 10, 2022 – The 4th edition of GFNY Bali took place on “The Island of the Gods” last Sunday, with a record participation of 1500 cyclists from 14 countries. Supported by hundreds of Bali’s Police monitoring intersections along the entire course, both long and medium course cyclists had a fast start from the historic Klungkung, along Bali’s eastern coast.

The course took athletes from sea level all the way up to the crater rim of Mount Agung at 1360 m, one of Bali’s highest peaks.  2020 3rd place finisher Mohamad Faisal took the win in 3:50:57h, a minute ahead of 2020 runner-up Erlangga Adam. Eko Setiawan rounded out the all Indonesia podium.

The women’s race was decided in a tight sprint where Gita Widya outkicked Chika Arinda after 4:19:06h of racing. Putri Marlene completed the all Indonesian female podium.

The post-race banquet served up a tasty meal, relaxation, fun, a traditional cultural performance and the awards ceremony. 

The 5th edition of this once-in-a-lifetime-must-do race will be held on September 17, 2023. The hot ticket is now available until August 15. Riders should secure their place in this incredible race on the iconic paradise island now.

Next up on the GFNY calendar is GFNY Oaxaca in Mexico this Sunday, August 14, 2022.

 

Website: bali.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 their athletes first.

 

Cycling

30 plus events 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 Racer 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 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee 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

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 announces second race in Colombia

Written by GFNY on August 9, 2022.

GFNY Tunja is GFNYs 18th race in Latin America in 2023

 

New York City, August 9, 2022 – GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series announces GFNY Colombia Tunja, scheduled for August 27, 2023. The competitive long distance stretches over 125.6km with 2023m of climbing.  Start and finish will be hosted at the Plaza Bolivar.

Tunja is located in the state of Boyaca, nestled in the eastern range of the Andes mountains at 2800m.  Boyaca is considered the capital of cycling in Colombia, due to the numerous mountain passes which provide ideal training conditions for Colombia’s future champions.  

“Post pandemic, we were looking for a company to take over the operation of the GFNY brand in Colombia with the goal to have several races,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “We’re glad to now have the experienced GFNY Mexico team working hand in hand with local experts to bring riders a top notch race experience.” 

“GFNY is the original granfondo brand, having held the first ever granfondo in this cycling fanatic country in 2015. We’re proud to finally expand beyond GFNY Bogota and grateful for the opportunity to help shape road bicycle racing in Colombia.”

 

Website: tunja.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 their athletes first.

 

Cycling

30 plus events 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 Racer Corral at every GFNY World event.

 

GFNY World Championship NYC

The 11th annual GFNY World Championship New York will take place on May 21, 2023. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. Athletes take on a challenging 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee 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 Tunja 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,

 

Win an entry for GFNY NYC 2023 // GFNY Gruppo Show #81

On this show find out how to win one ticket for GFNY NYC World Championship 2023. We have 2 tickets for 2 lucky winners and it’s super easy to participate on this giveaway!

Also, it’s race week, so see you at GFNY Oaxaca!


Entérate en este show cómo ganarte una entrada para GFNY NYC World Championship 2023. ¡Tenemos 2 entradas (2 ganadores) y es súper fácil participar!

Y además es semana de carrera, así que nos vemos en GFNY Oaxaca!

 

 

 

 

GFNY takes over Kuala Lumpur on February 12, 2023

Written by GFNY on August 2, 2022.

Thousands expected for the 138km race in the capital of Malaysia

GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series adds GFNY Kuala Lumpur, scheduled for February 12, 2023. Riders will get to experience a race that starts and finishes in the heart of Malaysia’s metropolis. The 138 km long course will take athletes from the heart of the city, into the hilly outskirts and back to Merdeka Plaza for a total of 1577m of climbing.

“Racing and riding between the historic buildings and skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur is going to be one of those once in a lifetime experiences that any rider needs to be part of,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme.

“With GFNY Bali in its third edition, GFNY Philippines returning in 2023 and a third destination announced shortly, GFNY is excited to offer Asian riders more and more local opportunities. Our goal is to be as prevalent in Asia by 2025 as GFNY is in Latin America today with its 17 races there.”

Kuala Lumpur is the fastest growing city in Asia, with a multicultural population, entertainment, culture, nature, shopping and fantastic cuisine. A wide range of food and shopping options will excite and surprise GFNY riders, families and friends who get to experience everything from glitzy shopping malls and fine dining to markets and street food.

 

Website: kualalumpur.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 their athletes first.

 

Cycling

30 plus events around the world. View the 2022 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 Racer Corral at every GFNY World event.

 

GFNY World Championship NYC

The 11th annual GFNY World Championship New York will take place on May 21, 2023. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. Athletes take on a challenging 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee 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 Kuala Lumpur 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,

 

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