April 1, 2026
The UCI professional race takes place alongside the 14th edition of GFNY New York City
NEW YORK CITY, April 1, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Hit Racing (USA) and Cannondale Echelon p/b 4iiii (Canada) have confirmed their participation in the third edition of Gran Premio New York City on May 17, 2026. Both Club teams strengthen an already competitive field of elite and professional squads set to race in the UCI-sanctioned event, held alongside the 14th edition of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City.
Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC) 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. The professional peloton will start approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation field.
“As NYC’s fastest-growing elite racing team, racing GPNYC was an obvious desire” says Wes Tillman, Big Hit Racing Team Manager. “The team has deep roots in NYC cycling culture, having won GFNY several times. For us, this step up to GPNYC felt both like a natural progression and a chance to test our mettle at a world class event, against a UCI field on home roads in front of a home crowd. It’s an opportunity not a lot of teams get.”
Big Hit Racing Director Sportif Cesar Gallego adds: “We want to shape the outcome rather than follow it, and fight for a result in a way that puts us firmly at the front of the race”
Alain Cadorette, Team Owner of Cannondale Echelon p/b 4iiii, says: “Our team has made GPNYC a priority since its inauguration and we intend on making the final selection again aiming at another top 10 result. We’re looking forward to the activation events the days prior to meet the GFNY cycling community.”
Already announced Teams:
Continental
Universe Cycling Team (Netherlands)
Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz (USA)
Club
Big Hit Racing (USA)
Cannondale Echelon p/b 4iiii (Canada)
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.
About GFNY
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.
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.
The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.
About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC
The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.
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.
The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is
GFNY Pro Series
The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.
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.
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.
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.
GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.
The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.
Further Material for Media Use
Official GFNY Videos: here
GFNY Press Images: here
GFNY Results: here
GFNY Platform graphic: here
Previous GFNY press releases: here
Media Contact
Gran Fondo New York Inc.
Uli Fluhme, uli@gfny.com
Caroline Lindsay, caroline@gfny.com