10th GFNY World Championship NYC on May 15, 2022

Written by GFNY on May 10, 2022.

Professional, elite and 5000 weekend warriors from over 90 countries set to race the GFNY World Championship from George Washington Bridge in New York City

 

 

NEW YORK CITY, May 10, 2022 – The 10th GFNY World Championship NYC represents the pinnacle of GFNY Endurance Sports Series and its 37 races in 2022.

Get the official GFNY NYC 2022 Media Guide now.

 

RACE PREVIEW

 

GFNY is where everyone gets to Be a Pro For a Day®. On Sunday, May 15, riders will take on a challenging 100-mile route with 8,500 feet of climbing starting on the iconic George Washington Bridge at 7 a.m. and wind along the course in New Jersey and New York State that extends up to New York’s Bear Mountain State Park, with the finish line in Fort Lee, NJ.

20% of the field takes on the non-competitive 50-mile GFNY BEAR, a test that many riders use as a stepping-stone for tackling the GFNY 100 the following year.

“This year’s race for the GFNY World Championship crown is set to be the most competitive in GFNY’s 12-year history,” said Uli Fluhme, CEO of GFNY. “Several pros and elite riders from around the world and a host of local elite teams will make this Sunday a very exciting day of racing. Being able to offer a live broadcast at gfny.com will make sure anyone can follow the show.”

For the 10th edition of the GFNY World Championship, more riders than ever are registered to race. The ever expanding GFNY World calendar which now consists of almost 40 races per year, means that GFNY champions from all corners of the globe are keen to show their prowess and are ready to take the world championship crown.

 

Female race

 

Defending champion Jill Patterson (USA) has been busy racing GFNYs on several continents, bringing home a win from GFNY Ecuador and several podium finishes.

German pro Hannah Fandel dominated the 2020 GFNY Europe Championship on the legendary French Col de la Croix de Fer and is ready to get her climbing legs on at Bear Mountain and the feared hills after that.

2021 and 2022 North America Champions Ana Maria Hernandez Delgado (MEX) and Alejandra Echeverri (USA) may have won on the flat Florida and Cozumel courses but are no slouches on lumpier courses either.

 

 

Male Race

 

2017 GFNY World Champion and 2018 & 2019 runner-up Ricardo Pichetta (Italy), returns to NYC and might well be the man to beat for the GFNY World Championship crown.

Another Italian to look out for will be Francesco Manuel Bongiorno who just last year ended his 10-year career as a pro in teams such as Bardiani and Neri Sottoli. With a pedigree of four Giro d’Italia finishes and several top 10s in semi classics like Tre Valli Varesine, Coppi-Bartali and GP Larciano, he sure knows his way around any course thrown at him. 

But no GFNY is won easily when Luis Enrique Lemus Davila is in the field. The former World Tour pro, Mexican champion and yes, 2016 Olympian is a fighter and offensive rider. Working at the pre-race expo in his role as GFNY Gruppo show host will be rough on his legs but he’ll use his experience to make it forget as soon as the gun goes off.

Flavio de Luna is another Mexican to watch. He is a staple in the GFNY peloton, has won several GFNYs in the past and is keen to finally turn yet another hard attack at GFNY NYC into a win.

2-time GFNY Florida champion Leon Santamaria (Colombia) finally gets his chance to show that he’s not just a rider for flat and fast Floridian racing but also punchy climbs.

Argentinian pro Omar Salim Azzem has shown at GFNYs in Uruguay who’s the boss in Southern LatAm. We’re keen to see how he fares against the stacked field of the GFNY World Championship.

There are lots of national and international top riders keen to win – but they first have to get past the NYC locals led by Ben Gorodetsky (CRCA/Blue Ribbon Cycling). Locals know best how to navigate the tricky GFNY World Championship course and will use that to their advantage.

 

 

RACE DAY COVERAGE

 

A professional crew is working to deliver a high-level race day broadcast starting at 6am ET on GFNY.COM, Facebook and Youtube. Four fixed and four moto cameras will be running to capture the race and bring the action to fans around the world.

 

 

ENSURING A FAIR RACE

 

Since 2012, GFNY administers in- and out of competition doping controls that ensure a fair competition. GFNY was the first mass participation event 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 Wednesday, May 11 to Saturday, May 14 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 15 from 8am – 7pm to welcome spectators, and families and friends of GFNY cyclists.

 

 

NYC BIKE EXPO

 

The tenth New York City Bike Expo is also held in PIP Park Fort Lee, NJ from May 13-14, 2022, opening hours are 10am – 6.30pm.

GFNY World events, GFNY Apparel shop, GFNY Sunglasses, GFNY Watches, race sponsors and other vendors will be on hand to showcase their latest offerings. The expo is a stand-alone event organized by GFNY that is open to the public and draws over 10,000 visitors.

 

 

GFNY CYCLING APPAREL

 

Produced in the world’s leading cycling apparel factory using fabrics that react to your body and wick away moisture from your skin. GFNY apparel is 100% Made in Italy and Designed in NYC.

 

 

GFNY HELMETS

 

The GFNY helmet “Air” is a brand new addition to GFNY’s offering. The “Air” is following the proprietary SLVS concept: safe, lightweight, ventilated and stylish.

While easily surpassing all major safety standards, it remains at a low weight of under 250g for the US version and under 210g for the EU version so riders benefit from the “barely there” feel.

Its name “air” is no coincidence: large ventilation holes provide necessary cooling in hot weather. Lastly, the contemporary style and choice between black or white completes any rider’s outfit.

 

 

GFNY SUNGLASSES

 

GFNY Sunglasses are 100% Made in Italy, handcrafted with every detail and technical innovation in mind. GFNY Sunglasses are available with mirrored, dark, photochromic and clear lenses in various colors with matching frames that are entirely interchangeable.

 


GFNY WATCHES

 

After two years of development, GFNY is launching the automatic watch made specifically for bike racing: GFNY Passista Professional 300 in titanium, hardened with Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) and a Swiss movement with Incabloc shock resistance.

Meanwhile the GFNY Passista 200 in steel is your daily all-rounder watch, from shower to office to after work drinks. Made in the same shape as the Passista Professional 300, the Passista 200 comes with different specs that make it stand out in your daily life.

 

 

GFNY 3x AND 10x MEDALS

 

GFNY now offers two types of Multi-Finisher medals. The first is a ‘3-timer 2022’ medal that awards riders who finish three GFNYs in 2022.

The second is an “All-Time” medal that awards riders who have accumulated 10, 20, 30, and 40 GFNY finishes, ever. Each medal has a letter of GFNY and upon completing 40 GFNYs, a rider can complete the set of G-F-N-Y. The multi-medal series also contains GFNY’s slogan: “Be a Pro For a Day”.

 

 

GFNY COFFEE

 

GFNY Coffee is made only with 100% prime grade pure Colombian beans, roasted, and steel cut ground in a way that honors Colombia’s rich coffee heritage. GFNY Coffee will be available for purchase and to try at the NYC Bike Expo and at the GFNY Welcome Zone.

 

 

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 3×2018 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.

NYC.GFNY.COM

MEDIA GUIDE

 

 

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 10th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 15, 2022. 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 NYC 2022 Media Guide: here

GFNY Videos: here

GFNY Press Images: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

 

Media Contact

Gran Fondo New York Inc.

Uli Fluhme,

Caroline Lindsay,

 

Live this Sunday: 10th GFNY World Championship NYC

Written by GFNY on May 11, 2022.

 

 

 

 

The GFNY Hall of Fame

For the 10th edition of the GFNY World Championship NYC, GFNY inducts five individuals to the GFNY Hall of Fame 

New York City, May 4, 2022 – On May 15, 2022, GFNY is celebrating the 10th edition of the GFNY World Championship NYC. On this occasion, the GFNY Hall of Fame will honor five inductees to recognize their contribution to GFNY.

 

Chris Szeglin of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission has played an instrumental part since the race’s inception in 2011. Chris’ support for utilizing the Park and his leadership in the coordination of the event flow through the Park, has been exceptional.

 

Daniela and Shaun Gad’s GFNY Cozumel was the second GFNY outside NYC and fueled the further growth of the global series. The couple created an incredible athlete experience on their home island. By adding several more races, Daniela and Shaun are at the forefront of showing what’s possible if you dedicate your life and passion to GFNY.

 

Maciej Narzewski has been GFNYs Head of Logistics since GFNY’s second year. He was and is key in managing the logistical challenges at many GFNYs around the world. During GFNY NYC Maciej is overseeing a crew of 50 team members to make sure the expo is set up, all roads are properly closed, the aid stations fully stocked and the finish area ready.

 

Vito Valentini is a founding member of GFNY’s ambassador team Gruppo Sportivo. He relentlessly helps riders prepare for the race through cold New York winters and beyond. His positivity, knowledge and optimism has led hundreds of new GFNY riders to the GFNY finish line.

 

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 15 before the race awards ceremony at the finish of the 10th 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 organising 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 10th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 15, 2022. 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,

 

Business on Bikes

Business on Bikes, presented by GFNY Passista Professional 300

 

This event has two aspects: a group ride and the networking social. 
In order to participate in this event – either the group ride or the networking social or both – you must register below.
Only registered athletes can take part in the event. 
Please read the following guide in its entirety for your safety and smooth and enjoyable experience at the event. 
Business on Bikes is your opportunity to network with professionals in fields like law, financial services, technology, media, healthcare, real estate, hospitality, insurance, consulting, entrepreneurs and from other industries from around the world who share your passion for cycling.
GFNY will provide name tags and industries and company names upon arrival. Please bring your business cards.
Attire: cycling, casual or work, if you’re joining us after work without the ride.
Our networking event will happen rain or shine, group ride in good weather only. 
Car service drop off and pickup is at 3000 Lemoine Avenue. Secure bike parking is available during expo hours.
We’re looking forward to seeing you on Friday!

Business on Bikes – Group Ride Course

View and download the course to your GPS here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39332487

Schedule

1:30pm Recommended arrival time 
1:30pm – 2pm Business on Bike Group Ride Check-in at desks in front of the GFNY Letters
1:45pm Safety and information instructions 
2pm Group Ride Departure – Please see the table below with starting times

 

 

The check-in will be at the desks, with the group ride leader of each industry. That will also be the leader for the group ride itself and the social networking event afterwards. 

 

Important Group Ride Information
This group ride is meant to be social, we will be riding at a casual pace.
Please take into consideration the following safety instructions for this group ride.
  • This is a social ride – we’re not here to race so let’s take it easy, talk to each other, and have fun
  • Single file unless leads tell you otherwise and there will be plenty of chances to ride side-by-side and chat
  • Be predictable! This is the #1 way to be safe in group rides!
  • If you intend to pass, do so quickly – don’t linger next to another rider when passing
  • Allow space for riders to swerve as there will be potholes to avoid
  • Please point out road hazards like potholes or parked cars, but no need to call them out verbally
  • Maintain a consistent pace that the slowest person in the group can hold
Bag check option will be available to all cyclists who need it before the ride at bike parking.
When arriving after the group ride please make sure you use the mandatory bike parking in our expo before continuing to the GFNY Beer Garden. In addition before entering the Beer Garden make sure to grab a name tag from the desk at the entrance and write your name and company/title. 

 

Social networking event
When arriving at our social networking event, please identify the table with your industry name, there will be a table for each industry with its name at the GFNY Beer Garden. Grab a name tag from the desk, write your name and company/title and start making some new connections! 

 

NYC Race Guide 2022

Written by GFNY on May 1, 2022.

RACE DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

The 10th GFNY World Championship NYC takes place on May 15, 2022.

If you haven’t yet, now is your last chance to read the Race Guide. ALL your questions are answered there! Remember the race guide is mandatory reading for all participants.

 

 

GFNY Passista: mechanical watches for cyclists

A mechanical watch for road cycling – and one for every day

 

 

New York City, April 28, 2022 – GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series launches an automatic watch made specifically for bike racing: the GFNY Passista Professional 300 in titanium, hardened with Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) and a Swiss movement with Incabloc shock resistance.

The GFNY Passista 200 in steel is your daily all-rounder watch, from shower to office to after work drinks. Made in the same shape as the Passista Professional 300, the Passista 200 comes with different specs that make it stand out in daily life

“I’m a watch freak,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme.  “I like having a classic, mechanical timepiece on my wrist when riding. Our world is saturated with digital appliances. Riding on open roads is our escape from it and a battery free, purely mechanical watch is the perfect companion on our little adventures.”

“I’ve tried many mechanical watches while riding and racing, ranging from $400 to several thousand. They either didn’t withhold the stress of road cycling and its vibrations on rough roads. Or they were uncomfortably heavy or flopped around my wrist and dug into the back of my hand. So I decided to create a watch that fits a road cyclist’s needs.”

The ingredients of the GFNY Passista Professional 300: a lightweight titanium case, hardened with black DLC coating of over 1000 Vickers, a customised, reliable and automatic Swiss mechanical movement, Incabloc shock absorber, sapphire crystal front and back and 300m water resistance.  

Meanwhile the GFNY Passista 200 is made in the same shape as the Passista Professional 300 but comes with different specs that make it stand out in your daily life. 

“The GFNY Passista 200 is your daily all-rounder watch,” adds Uli Fluhme. “It provides the avid cyclists and GFNY fans a luxury watch to show their cycling passion while it also wears well from shower to office to dinner with friends.” 

Both Passista models come in a dive watch style package with rotating bezel and a dial resembling a freshly paved road. The bracelets have a quick release system that allows swapping to the included silicone strap in a matter of seconds.

The GFNY Passista watches are now available for pre-order: gfny.com/watches

 

 

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 organising 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 10th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 15, 2022. 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,

 

GFNY Villard de Lans Course Guide

GFNY Villard de Lans

Villard de Lans is located in the Isère Department of the Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes Region In the Southeast of France. The town is situated in the Vercors Massif which makes it a center point for skiing in the winter, and hiking and cycling during the warmer seasons. The nearest international airport is the Lyon airport, located only 130km from Villard-de-Lans. Other airports you can fly to are Paris, Marseille, Geneva or Milan.

The central meeting point will be at Les Balcons de Villard. Packet pick up, expo, start, finish and post race activities will take place at this point. It is around 5km away from the city. The GFNY France team has created 2 beautiful courses for the inaugural GFNY Villard de Lans. The long competitive course will take the riders over 163,4km (101,5ml) and an elevation of 3.973m (13035ft). The medium, non-competitive course has a total distance of 69.3km (43mi) and an elevation of 1.782m (5.847ft).

Let’s have a closer look on how to tackle GFNY Villard de Lans and what to expect on race day.

Be A Pro For A Day.

 

 

The start

GFNY Villard de Lans starts at Le Balcon de Villards is around 5km away from the city. For pre-race peace-of-mind, be sure to check your route to the start line at least one day before the race. Race corrals close at 7:45am, and the race will start 15 minutes later at 8am. Riders may need to bring a jacket as it can be cold in the mountains during the early morning.

You will start your GFNY Villard de Lans with a 3km downhill, that is short and fast. The course will go up and down over the next 12km, and this will make the race difficult from the start. Expect some high speed here in the downhills. About 15km into the race you will reach the first categorized climb, Col de la Croix Perrin. This is not a climb to use as a “warm-up climb”, given its length of 4.2km, an average gradient of 4.7% and max percentages up to 13%. To make the best showing in the race, you will need to get out in front on this climb. After a 5km descent you will get to a rolling hill section of the route, make sure you eat and drink enough on these sections, as you will not want to try and eat solid food during the bigger climbs.

At 37 kilometers into the race you will reach a 5 kilometer climb that is not actually categorized. This is why it’s important to study the route in the days before the race or use our profile stickers on your handle bars, to always know where you are on the course. Another uncategorized 5km climb starting from Saint-Julien-en-Vercors and a 5km long descent brings you to one of the toughest parts of the race, a 15km long section which increases in gradient slowly. Strong riders can push a big gear here and will try to drop other riders. But don’t be fooled because at the end of this 15km long section there will be another non-categorized climb of 5km. Careful – if you try to stay with a fast group on the 15km before this climb, you may get dropped as the road goes up. The smart move is to ride at your own pace, as you may catch others and leave them behind on this 5km uncategorized climb. From the summit, a short 7km downhill will take you right into the next climb.

 

Station de Font d’Urle

Station de Font d’Urle, is your second categorized obstacle after Col de la Croix Perrin earlier in the race. Station de Font d’Urle starts after 79km of racing, and you will need to climb for 6km and conquer an average gradient percentage of 5.5%. After this climb you will have a long section of recovery, with more than 20km downhill. This is the perfect moment to give your legs some rest after a difficult first part of your race. Refuel your body, eat and drink enough and prepare yourself for the last stretch of the race.

 

Col d’Herbouilly

What goes down needs to go up again, and you will climb for  almost 20km, with the first 10km slow and steady, and the last 10km categorized as the 3rd climb of GFNY Villard de Lans.  This is Col d’Herbouilly. 10km of climbing with an average gradient of 6%. You will likely see signs along the road on the climb that say, “it’s just a hill, get over it”. It’s more than just a hill, this is a climb that will start to hurt after more than 100km of racing. Finding your own pace now, will be more important than ever. Don’t look to others, it’s just “me, myself and I” at this moment of the race. The race is not over yet so you will need to save some energy. 11km of downhill roads will be your last recovery before you finish your GFNY Villard de Lans.

 

Côte 2000

Côte 2000 will be the last climb that you need to conquer before you can celebrate your GFNY Finish and get that amazing GFNY Medal! Côte 2000 is only 3km long but with an average percentage of 5% and after 155km of racing it will definitely be a climb that will hurt most riders in the GFNY Peloton at GFNY Villard de Lans. Give it your all one more time from the bottom until the top of the climb. Your friends and family will be waiting for you to celebrate with you.

 

 

 

 

Inca capital in the Andes hosted GFNY Peru, world’s highest bike race

The second edition of GFNY Peru took place this past Sunday  in historic Cusco

 

 

New York City, April 12, 2022 – The capital city of the Incas was once again the host for GFNY Peru. The racecourse covered 128.6km with 1729m of climbing, reaching up to a staggering 3780m above sea level, which makes the race world’s highest mass participation road cycling race. 

The race started off with a 7.5km climb up to the highest point of the race. It proved to be the race’s decisive selection from the get-go. 

In the women’s race, Colombian Lina Paola Salamanca took first place in a time of 4:09:00, a whopping 21 minutes ahead of Peruvians Marilia Martínez and Giselle Ríos.

Allain Quispe (Tacna, Peru) took the win in 3:29:17 with a dominating 5 minute lead.  Meanwhile, second place was decided in a sprint with Venezuelan Jorge García who beat Alonzo Gamero (Arequipa, Peru).

“It was amazing to be able to participate for the second time in the highest mass participation cycling race in the world!” said Caroline Lindsay, GFNY’s Press Officer and Peruvian local. “And doing so in such a magical city as Cusco, in the middle of the spectacular Andes mountains and at such high altitude is extra special. I will definitely be back in 2023!”

Next up on the GFNY calendar is the 10th GFNY World Championship in New York City on May 15. 5000 riders from over 90 countries will battle for the crown of the GFNY World Champion.

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 organising 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 10th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 15, 2022. 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 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,

 

World’s highest bike race: GFNY Peru in the Andes this Sunday

The second edition of GFNY Peru will be held again in historic Cusco

 

 

New York City (April 6, 2022) – As race season commences, GFNY Endurance Sports Series continues with the second GFNY Peru this Sunday, April 10. The host town of Cusco is an old Inca city located in the Peruvian Andes. The course crosses archaeological Inca ruins and landscapes, such as The Sacred Valley and Puka Pukara.

The GFNY Peru racecourse covers 128.6km with 1729m of climbing, reaching up to a staggering 3780m above sea level.  This makes the race the world’s highest mass participation road cycling race.

“Racing at such high altitude has its particular fascination,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “And doing so in this historical setting in the footsteps of Incas from thousands of years ago, is extra inspiring.”

 

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 organising 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 10th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 15, 2022. 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 Cusco 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,

 

What is GFNY

New to GFNY

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in GFNY! We’re happy that you’re here.
If you are reading this page, you’re probably thinking: What do I do next? It takes 3 steps to earn your GFNY finisher medal:
  1. Register now.
  2. Train.
  3. Race.
These three steps are simple, but they are not easy. Nothing easy is worth doing.

What is GFNY?

GFNY is the global endurance sports brand. GFNY provides you a consistent set of rules, an international peloton and races at destinations that offer a great athlete and family experience. At GFNY, you get the chance to race your best, test our physical and mental fortitude, overcome barriers and reach the finish line.

GFNY stands for Gran Fondo New York. “Gran Fondo” is the Italian term for “big challenge” and stems from skiing, swimming and cycling endurance races that started in the 1950s. GFNY brought the open-to-all marathon format known in running to cycling in 2010.

Read more about GFNY here: gfny.com/about/

GFNY is open to everyone

GFNY is open to all fitness levels and to any athlete over age of 18 (or 19 at select races, e.g., GFNY Italia). To register, go to gfny.cc/user/register or go to the race’s website and register there. You do not need to qualify to take part in GFNY. You don’t need to be a licensed racer with your federation to take part in GFNY.
 
GFNY is a personal endurance challenge where you compete against others, the clock and yourself. Some athletes will compete for the podium, others will do their best to beat the cut-off. GFNY is about doing your best. You make the event what you want it to be. But it is meant to be a personal challenge. 
 
You can choose between two distances: long route and medium route. The medium course is a non-competitive, recreational ride. Your total time is provided, but there are no rankings. The long route riders are taking part in a competitive race. All finishers are ranked overall and in their age group.

What can you expect on race day?

Every athlete regardless of ability, talent, level or placement in the start corrals will BE A PRO FOR A DAY ®. The entire racecourse is police-monitored for start-to-finish chip timing of all riders. The course has cheering friendly volunteers and fully stocked aid stations to keep you fueled. The race staff ensures whatever your pace, you will receive the same support and treatment for your entire race.

GFNY World events provide you that same challenge in locations around the world. Additionally, you get the chance to earn a spot in the qualifier corral at every GFNY. All GFNY events provide the following for you to BE A PRO FOR A DAY:

  • Mass start
  • Individual chip timing from start to finish with awards for all categories
  • Closed roads or police moderated traffic that ensures you don’t have to stop during the race

Select your race

If you already know what race you want to take part in, great! If you are looking to find a good first race, use our Race Finder to find the race best suited to your schedule and desired location.

Register

You can register from your race’s website or from inside your gfny.cc account by going to gfny.cc/user/register.

GFNY Club

More than just a race! Become an official part of the GFNY family and enjoy exclusive GFNY Club benefits like coaching and gear discounts, group rides, Club start corral, and more.

GFNY Coaching

Make cycling part of your routine. Check with your selected GFNY race about pre-race group rides and look for a local club you can ride with.
Coaching.gfny.com is a platform to help you find your best GFNY performance through personalized training plans, performance analysis, online meetings and an extensive library of training content.
You can choose from one of three monthly plan options that provides you with a training plan by a GFNY coach to help you meet your goals in your next GFNY, whether the goal is #breaking10, #breaking6, or even #breaking4. All of our plans are customized for each athlete, and feedback and coach contact is always included. GFNY Coaching is available in English and Spanish.
No matter your goals or level of experience in cycling, whether you have a couple of months to tune-up, or half a year to change yourself completely as an athlete, you will be ready to hit that PB, get your highest placing ever, or just finish your first GFNY race.

GFNY Training Center

The GFNY Training Center section of coaching.gfny.com provides you content focused on training topics like nutrition, cadence, and power, as well as course guides to GFNY races around the World. This training and course strategy content is free of charge to every GFNY athlete.

GFNY Gear

Train in comfort and style! Check out the GFNY Shop for GFNY gear for all weather conditions (tropical heat & humidity, summer, fall/spring and winter). All GFNY cycling apparel is Made in Italy by the world’s best cycling apparel factory. GFNY uses only the lightest, most breathable fabrics, the best fitting cuts and great designs to make you look and feel like a million bucks as you prepare for race day.

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