GFNY announces six 2025 USA races

February 21, 2025

World's largest cycling marathon brand, GFNY, will hold cycling races in iconic cities New York City, Miami and Pittsburgh and in leisure destinations Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Central Florida

NEW YORK CITY, February 21, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GFNY, the Global Endurance Sports Series, announces its 2025 GFNY USA calendar, featuring six races in some of the most iconic locations in the country. Riders from pro to amateur are invited to join the events, which combine competitive racing with the camaraderie of the passionate cycling community.

On the 2025 GFNY USA calendar, proudly sponsored by Michelob ULTRA, here’s what makes GFNY races an exceptional experience for cyclists of all levels:

1) A Seamless Experience

• ⁠ ⁠Police-controlled intersections ensuring riders have the right of way along the entire race course.
• ⁠ ⁠Chip timing from start to finish, with rankings and age group awards to celebrate your achievements.
• ⁠ ⁠“Be a Pro For a Day” atmosphere, where every rider benefits from the full course support, from first to last athlete.

2) A Festive Course

• ⁠ ⁠Start and finish lines designed to make athletes feel like pros.
• ⁠ ⁠Professional on-course photography to capture race moments.
• ⁠ ⁠Well-stocked aid stations to keep athletes fueled.

3) Full Race Support

• ⁠ ⁠Rolling and stationary mechanical support.
• ⁠ ⁠Medical support.
• ⁠ ⁠Sweep vans to ensure no rider is left behind.
• ⁠ ⁠Dedicated race hotline for athletes providing real-time assistance.
• ⁠ ⁠Detailed Race Guide with all the information to prepare for the event.
• ⁠ ⁠Frequent communication leading up to the race to keep athletes informed and ready.

4) Race Benefits

• ⁠⁠ Post-race meal
• ⁠ Cheer Beer provided by Michelob ULTRA
• ⁠ Qualifier corral
• ⁠ ⁠Rankings
• ⁠ ⁠Multi-finisher medals

“In a time when chances to race your road bike are becoming more scarce than ever in the US, we’re excited to offer six competitive, fun and safe opportunities for our US athletes and fans of America from all across the globe,” says GFNY President Lidia Fluhme.

“These races are made possible by the host town support and Michelob ULTRA who help make sure that US cycling continues to grow back to where it should be. Mass participation races are – just like running marathons or triathlons always have been – open to anyone from beginner to pro and a chance to race alongside. Cycling is embracing this concept because of not only the rising public costs but also extreme difficulty to close roads. It’s also simply more fun to be able to compare yourself against everyone and be part of the same racing journey in a mass start, mass participation event.”

GFNY USA 2025 races

Michelob ULTRA GFNY Miami – April 13

Gran Premio New York City – May 18

Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – May 18

Michelob ULTRA GFNY Pittsburgh – Monroeville – September 21

Michelob ULTRA GFNY Maryland Cambridge – October 5

Michelob ULTRA GFNY Florida Sebring – October 26

Michelob ULTRA GFNY Miami

Scheduled for April 13, 2025, the 2nd edition of GFNY Miami offers riders a 70.9 mile competitive long course with only 53 ft of climbing making it the flattest GFNY race. The race starts and finishes at the Miccosukee Resort & Casino on the western edge of Miami at the portal to the Everglades.

Gran Premio New York City pro race and the 13th Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The UCI 1.2 men’s elite pro race will take place on May 18, 2025. 120 professional riders from 20 teams will start 10 minutes ahead of thousands of amateurs. The race begins on the traffic-free lower level of the iconic George Washington Bridge, the world’s busiest bridge. Both pros and amateurs tackle the same 137-kilometer (85-mile) loop through Bergen County, NJ, and Rockland County, NY, featuring 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) of climbing.

Michelob ULTRA GFNY Pittsburgh – Monroeville

The inaugural edition is scheduled for September 21 and will offer riders a 70 mile long competitive course with 7756 ft of climbing. The recreational medium distance is 41 miles long and will tackle the same 10 climbs as the long route, and the same on-course support and safety.

Michelob ULTRA GFNY Maryland Cambridge

The third edition of GFNY Cambridge Maryland will take place on October 5 offering racers a 92.4 mile long course with 481 ft of climbing. The course will take riders along Dorchester County, a place of natural unspoiled beauty, including beautiful views of Chesapeake Bay coastline.

Michelob ULTRA GFNY Florida Sebring

The sixth Michelob Ultra GFNY Florida Sebring will take place on October 21 and will offer riders a flat and fast 95-mile cycling long course. From the Barn at Paso Fino, the race enters the closed to traffic Highway Route 66 and then enters a two loop course into Highlands and Hardee Counties.

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 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.

Top 10% (20% at regional championships) of finishers in each age group qualify for the Elite Qualifier Corral at every GFNY 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, uli@gfny.com

Caroline Lindsay, caroline@gfny.com