Shimano will support riders throughout race week of the inaugural event

Shimano, a global leader in cycling components, will be a key partner for the upcoming inaugural GFNY Bahamas, offering valuable technical support to riders throughout race week.

“GFNY’s motto is BE A PRO FOR A DAY® where all riders, from first to last, get to experience what it means to be treated like a pro during a cycling race,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “First and foremost this obviously means that no rider ever has to stop during the race and gets timed from start to finish with full race results. But technical support is also an integral part of pro racing and with Shimano supporting GFNY Bahamas, riders get to have the best in business.”

Shimano will be present during race week activities, including the pre-race group rides on Friday and Saturday, where they will provide rolling mechanical support to ensure all participants are race-ready. Additionally, Shimano will offer on-site mechanical assistance during the expo hours, supporting GFNY Bahamas riders with any last-minute needs.

Shimano will be providing two complete groupsets as prizes for the overall male and female champions of GFNY Bahamas at the inaugural edition of GFNY Bahamas on November 3, 2024.

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 its athletes first.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

Cycling – Mass Participation

Dozens of races are held 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.

The top 10% (20% at regional championships) of finishers in each age group qualify for the Elite Qualifier Corral at every GFNY World event.

Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The 13th annual Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 18, 2025. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. It is so international that it’s often described as the United Nations of cycling. Athletes take on a challenging route to compete against each other, the clock, and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.

The official Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC website is NYC.GFNY.COM.

Cycling – Pro Racing

At Gran Premio New York City, professional teams race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 10-minute head start. The second edition will be held on May 18, 2025 and aims to be at 1.1 level with World Tour teams racing.

The official Gran Premio New York City website is GP.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,

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