Global competitive calendar reinforces Road to NYC structure and Pro Series development

NEW YORK CITY, March 10, 2026 – GFNY has announced its 2026 season, reinforcing the structure of the GFNY Road to NYC, the competitive pathway connecting races worldwide with the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC.

Founded in 2011 in New York City, GFNY has operated continuously for more than a decade, building a globally consistent race structure across multiple continents. All GFNY events operate under uniform race standards, allowing results to remain comparable across countries and seasons.

The Road to NYC connects GFNY races through a defined competitive hierarchy. Selected events hold National and Continental Championship status, forming a progression that leads to the GFNY World Championship New York City on May 17, 2026.

GFNY operates its own integrated registration, results, and ranking system, maintaining direct relationships with participants across all events. This continuity ensures that rider performance and history remain part of a single global framework.

All GFNY races feature mass starts, individual chip timing from start to finish, ranked results, and age-group podiums. The structure is designed so that results matter beyond a single race day.

GFNY Pro Series

The 2026 season includes the continued development of the GFNY Pro Series, GFNY’s professional racing structure built around pros and amateurs racing together.

Gran Premio New York City will return as a UCI-sanctioned professional road race held on the same course and on the same day as the Michelob Ultra GFNY World Championship NYC, with the professional field starting approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation race. The two competitions are conducted separately under their respective regulations while sharing the same roads and infrastructure.

Gran Premio Cozumel is scheduled to take place in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval. The Pro Series leverages existing race infrastructure to host professional competition alongside mass participation in locations where local conditions support sustainable professional racing.

GFNY Global Rankings

GFNY Global Rankings continue in 2026, providing overall and age-group standings based on finish placements across GFNY events worldwide. The ranking system reinforces the competitive structure of the Road to NYC and offers standardized comparison across countries and seasons.

“GFNY is built around competitive structure and continuity,” said Uli Fluhme, co-founder and CEO of GFNY. “The Road to NYC connects races into a clear progression, while the Pro Series demonstrates how professional racing can exist alongside mass participation without compromising either. In practice, both formats strengthen each other.”

The full 2026 calendar is available at 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.

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 World 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 Punta Cana returns on September 13, 2026

New York City, March 6, 2026 – GFNY is proud to announce the return of GFNY Punta Cana, scheduled for September 13, 2026. The Caribbean race returns to the GFNY calendar with renewed organization, bringing the full GFNY race experience back to one of the most spectacular destinations in the Americas.

The competitive long distance race will cover 144.6 km with 647 m of climbing, while the recreational medium distance will be 95.9 km.

“Punta Cana is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Caribbean and has been a perfect setting for a GFNY race since 2019,” said GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “With its rolling terrain and coastal scenery, the course offers a true race experience while giving riders and their families a spectacular place to spend a race week.”

The race will start and finish at Caribbean Lake Park, where riders will tackle rolling hills and enjoy stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, completing a spectacular ride through one of the region’s most breathtaking landscapes.

Punta Cana is renowned for its 32 km of white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Together with Bávaro, it forms what is known as La Costa del Coco, an area famous for its luxurious all-inclusive resorts and wide range of outdoor activities including cycling, zip-lining, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing.  Punta Cana is also considered one of the safest vacation destinations in the Caribbean, allowing visitors to confidently explore the region and enjoy sports beyond the resort areas.

With its mix of competitive racing, stunning scenery and Caribbean hospitality, GFNY Punta Cana 2026 promises to be one of the highlights of the GFNY global calendar.

Website: puntacana.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.

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 Punta Cana: 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, 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,