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\n The UCI professional race takes place alongside the 14th edition of GFNY New York City<\/p>\n
April 15, 2026
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\n The UCI professional race takes place alongside the 14th edition of GFNY New York City<\/p>\n
NEW YORK CITY, April 15, 2026 \/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE\/ \u2013 NU Colombia, a UCI Continental Team, and Visit Pittsburgh Cycling Team, a leading domestic elite squad, have confirmed their participation in the third edition of Gran Premio New York City, set for May 17, 2026. Their addition further strengthens an already competitive field of elite and professional teams set to compete in the UCI-sanctioned race, held alongside the 14th edition of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City.<\/p>\n
Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC)<\/a> 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<\/a>. The professional peloton will start approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation field.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are very happy to return once again to Gran Fondo New York, a race that is incredibly important for our goals,\u201d says Gabriel Mesa, Technical Director of NU Colombia. \u201cWe are bringing a strong roster featuring current U23 National Champion William Colorado, along with Oscar Fern\u00e1ndez, Jonathan Chaves and Oscar Quiroz. We have prepared well and are in excellent form. As always, we aim to be protagonists in the race. We thank the organization for this great event and look forward to giving our best.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are excited to return to the race in 2026,\u201d says Jeffrey Koontz, Team Owner of Visit Pittsburgh Cycling Team. \u201cThis offseason we made significant additions to our domestic elite roster, and after our experience in 2025, we were eager to come back to this UCI event. We aim to be competitive and, based on last year\u2019s experience, believe we can place riders in the front group once the race opens up.\u201d<\/p>\n Already announced Teams:<\/p>\n Continental <\/p>\n Team Skyline (USA)<\/a><\/p>\n Project Echelon Racing (USA)<\/a><\/p>\n Canel\u2019s Java (Mexico)<\/a><\/p>\n Universe Cycling Team (Netherlands)<\/a><\/p>\n Meridian Racing p\/b de la Uz (USA)<\/a><\/p>\n Competitive Edge Racing (USA)<\/a><\/p>\n NU Colombia (Colombia)<\/p>\n Club<\/p>\n Jamison Racing Team (USA)<\/a><\/p>\n Hustle Pro Cycling (Canada)<\/a><\/p>\n Big Hit Racing (USA) <\/a><\/p>\n Cannondale Echelon p\/b 4iiii (Canada)<\/a><\/p>\n K.O.F.M. x Thielemans \u2013 Bildin \u2013 Van Eyck Sport Cycling Team (Belgium)<\/a><\/p>\n Visit Pittsburgh Cycling Team (USA)<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n About GFNY<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The official GFNY website is: gfny.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC<\/p>\n The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY\u2019s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is<\/p>\n NYC.GFNY.COM<\/a>.<\/p>\n GFNY Pro Series<\/p>\n The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women\u2019s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women\u2019s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women\u2019s pro cycling.<\/p>\n The official website of the GFNY Pro Series\u2019 flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Further Material for Media Use<\/p>\n Official GFNY Videos: here <\/a><\/p>\n GFNY Press Images: here<\/a><\/p>\n GFNY Results: here<\/a><\/p>\n GFNY Platform graphic: here<\/a><\/p>\n Previous GFNY press releases: here<\/a><\/p>\n Media Contact<\/p>\n Gran Fondo New York Inc.<\/p>\n Uli Fluhme, uli@gfny.com<\/a><\/p>\n