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What is GFNY?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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GFNY is the global endurance sports brand. GFNY provides you a consistent set of\u00a0rules, an international peloton and races at destinations that offer a great athlete and family experience. At GFNY, you get the chance to race your best, test our physical and mental\u00a0fortitude,\u00a0overcome barriers and reach the finish line.<\/p>\n

GFNY stands for Gran Fondo New York. \u201cGran Fondo\u201d is the Italian term for \u201cbig challenge\u201d and stems from skiing, swimming and cycling endurance races that started in the 1950s. GFNY brought the open-to-all marathon format known in running to cycling in 2010.<\/p>\n

Read more about GFNY here:\u00a0gfny.com\/about\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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GFNY is open to everyone<\/h1>\n
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GFNY is\u00a0open to all fitness levels and\u00a0to any athlete over age of 18 (or 19 at select races, e.g., GFNY Italia). To\u00a0register, go to\u00a0gfny.cc\/user\/register<\/a>\u00a0or go to the race\u2019s website and register there. You do not\u00a0need to qualify to take part in GFNY.\u00a0<\/span>You don\u2019t need to be a licensed racer with your federation to take part in GFNY.<\/div>\n
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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.\u00a0<\/span>GFNY is about doing your best.<\/span>\u00a0Y<\/span>ou make the event what you want it to be. But it is meant to be a personal challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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You can choose between two distances: long route and medium route.\u00a0<\/span>The medium course is a non-competitive, recreational ride. Your total time is provided, but\u00a0<\/span>there are no rankings.\u00a0<\/span>The long route riders are taking part in a competitive race. All finishers are ranked overall and<\/span>\u00a0in their age group.
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What can you expect on race day?<\/h1>\n
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Every athlete regardless of ability, talent, level or placement in the start corrals will BE A PRO FOR A DAY \u00ae. The entire racecourse is police-monitored for start-to-finish chip timing of all riders. The course has cheering friendly volunteers and fully stocked aid stations to keep you fueled. The race staff ensures whatever your pace, you will receive the same support and treatment for your entire race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

GFNY World events provide you that same challenge in locations around the world. Additionally, you get the chance to earn a spot in the qualifier corral at every GFNY.\u00a0All GFNY events provide the following for you to BE A PRO FOR A DAY:<\/p>\n