This week on the GFNY Training Center Podcast, our co-hosts talk tapering and peaking for race day.
Peaking is a blend of art and science that many riders get wrong, but this episode will help you understand the basics and have you ready to hone your form for race day.
Listen to Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
And as always, remember that GFNY Coaching is available wherever you prefer to listen:
This week on the GFNY Training Center Podcast, our hosts preview GFNY Vaujany, coming up on August 29th.
GFNY Vaujany is one of the most exciting races on the GFNY Calendar. It tackles Alpine climbs with Tour de France pedigree over the most challenging climbing course GFNY offers.
Not only that, but it’s an opportunity to visit one of the most famous places in the world to ride a bicycle.
Listen to this episode of the Training Center Podcast for a breakdown of the course and the race, plus details on travel, lodging, and things to do in the area.
Part 1 (Course), Part 2 (Course), Part 3 (Logistics)
And as always, remember that GFNY Coaching is available wherever you prefer to listen:
NEW YORK CITY – The Global Endurance Sports Series GFNY adds a second race in the dream destination of Vaujany in the French Alps on June 20, 2021. At GFNY La Vaujany, riders get to tackle L’Alpe d’Huez from two sides for a total of 103km with 3,669m of climbing.
GFNY already hosts GFNY Alpes Vaujany which will see its second edition on August 29, 2021 and include legendary Col de la Croix de Fer and Col du Glandon.
The inaugural race in 2020 was the first race in France during the pandemic. GFNYs covid safe measures were lauded by French government officials and applied to many French events happening after GFNY.
Due to this success, GFNY took over the organization of the cyclosportive “La Vaujany” which has been existing for 24 years. GFNY La Vaujany will be held on a more compact course than in recent years and include the infamous L’Alpe d’Huez climb.
“Vaujany is truly a cyclists’ dream destination in the heart of the French Alps,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “There are so many legendary climbs in the area and the village itself is an incredibly relaxing place immersed in spectacular nature. When we were approached by the municipality to organize GFNY La Vaujany, we jumped on the opportunity to bring our riders yet another GFNY experience.”
Both GFNY La Vaujany and GFNY Alpes Vaujany offer weeklong camps surrounding the race. Riders get to experience all the legendary cols that are not already part of the race to make the most of their time in Vaujany.
More info and registration for both GFNYs in Vaujany are available at france.gfny.com.
About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sport 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
20 plus events around the world. View the 2021-2022 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 La Vaujany video: here
GFNY La Vaujany photos: here
GFNY World calendar graphic: here
Previous GFNY press releases: here
Media Contact
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As you may know, GFNY is branching out and offering our first marathon on October 24th, in Sebring, Florida.
That offers GFNY racers the unique opportunity of doubling up with a marathon on October 24th, and GFNY Sebring a week later on October 31st.
This week on the Training Center podcast we talked how to train for both events. Balancing training for cycling and running is tricky, but with a good training plan, you can conquer both events, and we’re here to help.
Listen to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
The guys at the Training Center Podcast also took some time recently to discuss peloton racing and how to improve your skills at racing in a pack. When it comes to getting competent racing in big groups, nothing beats experience, but Chris and Christian show some tips to get out, challenge yourself, and improve your bunch riding ability.
And as always, remember that GFNY Coaching is available wherever you prefer to listen:
The GFNY Training Center Podcast is back this week to discuss heat acclimation!
Competing in the heat offers unique challenges, especially if you’re coming from a cooler climate. Luckily there are simple strategies you can implement to get your body prepared for the heat. Listen to Part 1 and Part 2.
For our second episode of the week, we took a few questions from listeners. In Part 1, we discussed supplement use and why it might be a good idea to do periodic blood tests. In Part 2, we talk about techniques to reduce fatigue and recover from hard sessions.
And as always, remember that GFNY Coaching is available wherever you prefer to listen:
This week on the GFNY Training Center Podcast, our hosts took some time to talk about GFNY Camps. Along with our events in Vaujany and Tuscany we offer week-long camps before the race, offering up the chance for riding and sightseeing in two exceptional destinations.
Chris is a veteran of several GFNY Camps, and Christian will be present at both camps this year to represent GFNY Coaching, so we discuss what you can expect from camps and why they are a great complement to your GFNY experience.
Listen to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, and please consider attending a GFNY camp later this year!
And as always, remember that GFNY Coaching is available wherever you prefer to listen:
NEW YORK CITY, March 11, 2021 – GFNY Santa Fe returns to the GFNY World racing calendar after its Covid induced hiatus in 2020. This September, riders get to race the challenging 75-mile high-altitude course with 7,150 feet of climbing and a peak elevation of 10,350 feet at the finish high atop Santa Fe.
Race Director Michael McCalla is thrilled to be back for a second edition. “It’s an honor to return to New Mexico with a first-class cycling event that showcases some of the best of my home state. The event highlights both the geographical and cultural diversity that makes the southwest such a special place.”
“The course transitions from the open plains and high desert to the dense pine, fir, aspen and spruce forests of the high mountains. We’ll have a post-race “block-party” which will showcase our New Mexican cuisine and local microbrews.”
Executive Director Randy Randall of TOURISM Santa Fe adds: “We’re excited to be able to welcome back GFNY to our beautiful town. Santa Fe’s location at the foot of the southern Rockies, and mild four-season climate with more than 300 days of sunshine annually, help make it a world-class city for outdoor recreation.”
GFNY Santa Fe is one of the currently rare opportunities on American soil for riders to actually race a long-distance cycling marathon with roads closed or traffic moderated by police. But while GFNY Santa Fe is the first GFNY outside New York, it’s far from the last. GFNY Florida was added in 2020 and more GFNYs are to follow.
“We’ve been working hard this past year to connect with tourism boards and governments across the country to grow GFNY across the US,” GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme adds. “The feedback has been amazing. Many see the current boom in cycling and know that events will come back – and stronger. I can’t wait to share the new GFNY race locations for the second half of 2021 and all of 2022.”
More info and registration for GFNY Santa Fe are available at santafe.gfny.com.
About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sport 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
20 plus events around the world. View the 2021-2022 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 Santa Fe video: here
GFNY Santa Fe photos: here
GFNY World calendar graphic: here
Previous GFNY press releases: here
Media Contact
This week on the GFNY Podcast, your hosts Chris Geiser and Christian Parrett took listener questions and broke them down.
In Part 1, they discussed the specifics of big-gear training. This is a topic that’s been brought up on the podcast before, but in this episode, Christian broke down exactly how he incorporates it: what cadence, what length of interval, and at white time during the season. Listen Here.
In Part 2, they responded to a question on correctly setting FTP. Christian discussed how you can go wrong if you set your FTP and zones incorrectly, and one of the easiest ways to get your FTP set correctly. Listen Here.
In Part 3, they discuss racing at altitude, specifically the moderately high altitudes of races like GFNY Vaujany and Santa Fe. Do you need to acclimate for these races? What’s the simplest way to take on high altitude and long climbs? Listen Here.
And as always, remember that GFNY Coaching is available wherever you prefer to listen:
NEW YORK CITY, February 24, 2021 – The Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida will host the inaugural GFNY Marathon Florida on October 24, 2021.
GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring is a centrally located, flat and fast marathon, perfect for runners looking achieve a Personal Best time or qualify for key races like the Boston or NYC Marathon. GFNY Marathon Florida also offers a half marathon distance and 4.2-mile fun run around the Raceway.
Before taking in old Florida charm, runners will experience an exhilarating start under the floodlights as they complete the first 4.2 miles on a big loop of the high-speed Sebring International Raceway.
After leaving the track, runners head towards the city of Sebring on straight, flat roads, where ample water stations and music cheer stations will be located.
For the 13.1mile route, runners will turn back to Sebring International Speedway on reaching Sebring to cross the GFNY Half Marathon finish line.
The IAFF certified 26.2-mile course will continue past the Sebring International Raceway, before coming back to complete a second loop to Sebring before returning to the GFNY Marathon finish line at the Raceway.
“As we transition into new events under the newly-unveiled GFNY- Global Endurance Sport Series, it is exciting to welcome runners to GFNY.” said Lidia Fluhme, GFNY’s co-founder. “It is also a great opportunity for GFNY fans to trade their bike for running shoes and experience GFNY in a new way.”
About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sport 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
20 plus events around the world. View the 2021-2022 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 Florida Marathon photos: here
GFNY Florida Marathon video: here
Previous GFNY press releases: here
Media Contact
