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Earn your GFNY 3x Finisher Medal

11 Dec 2024

The GFNY 3x FINISHER Medal Each year, a formidable group of GFNY riders gather on podiums throughout the Globe to celebrate the achievement of finishing 3 GFNY races in a single year. The accomplishment represents

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GFNY announces GFNY Toscana - Pistoia

31 Oct 2024

GFNY announces GFNY Toscana – Pistoia April 6, 2025 The Courses The 117km long race with 2,000m of climbing starts in the historic city center of Pistoia, at the Piazza del

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GFNY announces GFNY Pittsburgh-Monroeville

16 Oct 2024

GFNY announces GFNY Pittsburgh-Monroeville September 21, 2025 The Courses GFNY Pittsburgh-Monroeville will challenge you and take your breath away. The race starts and finishes in Monroeville, just 15 minutes east of

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GFNY announces GFNY Bremen

19 Sep 2024

GFNY announces GFNY Bremen August 31, 2025 The Courses The competitive long route will be about 110 km long. It’s flat, but the wind will challenge you. The pre-race expo, the

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GFNY announces GFNY Bahamas

28 Jun 2024

GFNY announces GFNY Bahamas November 3, 2024 The Courses GFNY Bahamas race course is flat and fast, with both the long and medium courses starting together from West Bay Street and taking on

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Ekoï official partner of GFNY USA

17 Apr 2024

Ekoï provides the official helmets, sunglasses and shoes of GFNY USA to launch their US business French brand Ekoï partners with GFNY to become the official Helmet, Sunglasses and Shoes of GFNY USA.

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GFNY Puerto Rico is back

14 Mar 2024

GFNY announces GFNY Puerto Rico November 24, 2024 The Courses GFNY Puerto Rico starts and finishes at the world class exhibition center in the heart of Ponce, Complejo Ferial de Puerto Rico.

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Athletes´Choice Awards: best GFNYs 2023

22 Feb 2024

Category winners and rankings are based on post race surveys New York City, February 22, 2024 – GFNY announces the 2023 top 3 best events as voted by the riders based on

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Granfondo & Pro Racing

21 Feb 2024

WRITTEN BY CHRIS GEISER & ULI FLUHME The Racers make the Race When Mattia Gaffuri woke on May 21, 2023, we can only speculate what he was thinking. He may have been doing a systems

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Athletes' Choice Awards 2023

21 Feb 2024

You chose your favorites! The day after any GFNY, all finishers get an email with a post-race survey that captures rankings as well as feedback. We absolutely do read the surveys – thank

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GFNY announces GFNY Conservatória

14 Feb 2024

GFNY announces GFNY Conservatória August 4, 2024 The Courses GFNY Conservatória is a mountain race that takes on three major climbs and will test your strength and endurance, while also taking in five

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GFNY announces GFNY Paracas

21 Dec 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Paracas June 8, 2024 The Courses The race starts and finishes at the Kite Club in Paracas, a place that serves as the epicenter of the sports community and

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GFNY announces GFNY Orcières

04 Dec 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Orcières August 25, 2024 The Courses Discover the wonders of the Hautes-Alpes during the GFNY Orcières cycling event. The 158 km course with a positive elevation gain of

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GFNY announces UCI pro race Gran Premio New York City

30 Nov 2023

GFNY announces UCI Pro race Gran Premio New York City May 19, 2024 The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race “Gran Premio New York City” will be held on May 19,

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GFNY announces GFNY Miami

17 Aug 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Miami April 21, 2024 The Courses The pre-race activities like packet pickup and expo take place is the heart of Miami. On race day, make the trip out

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GFNY announces GFNY Kota Kinabalu

12 Jul 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Kota Kinabalu December 10, 2023 The Courses The race begins from Sabah State Administrative Centre (PPNS) government office complex. PPNS is Borneo’s 2nd tallest building and offers an awe-inspiring venue

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Coaching

How to train for a 3-timer medal

02 Jun 2023

If you’re planning to participate in three GFNY races in a season to get your 3-timr medal, it’s important to schedule a training plan that will help you prepare for each race and ensure that

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GFNY announces GFNY York, Pennsylvania

28 Apr 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Pennsylvania York September 10, 2023 The Courses GFNY Pennsylvania race week activities take place at the centrally-located York Expo Center. You will be picking up your race packets

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Coaching

How to prep your bike for a GFNY

25 Apr 2023

If you’re participating in a GFNY, it’s essential to ensure that your bike is in excellent condition. Preparing your bike for a GFNY involves more than just pumping up the tires and oiling the

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Coaching

5 tips on riding in a peloton

18 Apr 2023

Riding in a peloton is a fundamental aspect of road cycling, and it’s essential to master the art of group riding if you want to improve your performance. A peloton, which refers to a

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Coaching

6 tips on how to improve your climbing

10 Apr 2023

Climbing is a challenging aspect of cycling that requires both physical and mental strength. Whether you’re training for a mountainous race or simply looking to improve your climbing abilities, there are several strategies that

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5 tips on how you can mentally prepare for a cycling race

04 Apr 2023

Cycling races can be both physically and mentally demanding. While physical training is important, mental preparation can also significantly impact your performance. Here are five tips to help you mentally prepare for a cycling race:

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The 2023 GFNY NYC Jersey

30 Mar 2023

The all new, 100% Made in Italy GFNY race jersey features a lighter, softer and even more breathable fabric on the back slightly angled outside back pockets for easier access a more modern

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GFNY announces GFNY Khao Yai

13 Mar 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Khao Yai October 8, 2023 The Courses Khao Yai has a variety of landscapes including the national park with its forest, sunflower fields, a winery and fields growing

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GFNY announces GFNY Khao Yai

11 Mar 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Khao Yai October 8, 2023 The Courses Khao Yai has a variety of landscapes including the national park with its forest, sunflower fields, a winery and fields growing

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GFNY announces GFNY Mandalika

10 Mar 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Mandalika November 26, 2023 The Course The start for the Long and Medium Distance will be in the Pertamina Mandalika Street Circuit. Enjoy the flair of an international

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inside the peloton

International Women’s Day spotlight

08 Mar 2023

The cycling industry should tap the purchasing power of women cyclists, says first-time GFNY rider Miki Edelman. Miki Edelman, who works in the financial industry in New York, first got introduced to cycling by way

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Your 2023 GFNY World Races

02 Feb 2023

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

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Athletes' Choice Awards

28 Jan 2023

The day after a GFNY is held, every athlete who finished the race gets an email with a post-race survey that captures rankings as well as feedback. The race organizers do read the

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TrainingPeaks - Official Partner

03 Jan 2023

Training Plans GFNY has partnered with TrainingPeaks to help you prepare for your next race with a GFNY training plan. The easy-to-follow plans will help you get started with structured workouts and train smarter to achieve your

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GFNY announces GFNY Maryland (USA)

07 Dec 2022

GFNY announces GFNY Maryland October 1, 2023 The Course Join us at Maryland’s hardest and biggest road race! 92 miles of racing with police-moderated intersections along the entire course. Approachable medium course

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GFNY Puerto Rico is announced as the GFNY North American Championship

22 Nov 2022

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 – CONFIRMED SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO GFNY Puerto Rico serves as the GFNY North American Championship The top 20% of finishers in each age group will start in the Qualifier Corral at

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inside the peloton

An Unlikely Run

08 Nov 2022

Not a chance, I thought. A year ago, the idea of me running a marathon was unthinkable. My responses to the notion were clear. I am not a runner. It’s boring. I am too old

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Q&A: Meet Rob Weissman

31 Oct 2022

Walden Siew: How did you get back into riding? Rob Weissman: “In my late 20s and 30s, my career and family life took me away from cycling, except for teaching my kids to ride, which

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Getting off the roller coaster

24 Oct 2022

“My job involves a lot of pressure, which can cause me to stress-eat. Cycling has been an integral part of my effort to fight that reaction, keep my weight under control and maintain a healthy

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Veteran Endurance Rider Takes on GFNY

17 Oct 2022

Tracy Draper is a novice to the GFNY race, but she’s a veteran of many challenges. Draper, 56, a personal trainer for seniors, is a passionate cyclist and has been riding for a dozen years

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From roads to mountains, Costa Rican rider eyes new trails

11 Oct 2022

“I enjoy riding because it clears my mind. I use it as a relaxation therapy to ease my mind and my body,” says Michael Picado Fuentes. Michael Picado Fuentes, a senior software engineer from San

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Philippe Hendrickx’s Road to Recovery

05 Oct 2022

‘I clung on,’ the Niçoise rider says. “The mile became two, then 10, then 20, and finally I found Cannes.” NICE, France — Cycling has always been part of Philippe Hendrickx’s life, from the moment

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Drugs Good/Motors Bad — The Doper’s Omertà Ethics

21 Sep 2022

A Not-So Surprising Double Standard on Technological Cheating By Chris Geiser (@ThisGeiser) ETHICS! If you can’t trust the fix, what can you trust? It warms my heart every time I hear the late, great Jon

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GFNY announces GFNY Krabi

13 Sep 2022

GFNY announces GFNY Krabi February 26, 2023 The Course Ao Nang Landmark, Krabi’s beach-front shopping, dining and entertainment center, will serve as the Race Village of GFNY Krabi. The start line is

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