The third edition of Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC) will take place on May 17, 2026, bringing UCI-sanctioned professional road racing back to New York City on one of the most demanding one-day courses in North America.
With nine domestic teams confirmed, GP NYC continues to strengthen its role as one of the few UCI professional road races held in the United States.
GP NYC is held on the same course and on the same day as the 14th Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City, with the professional field starting approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation race. The two events are conducted as separate competitions under their respective regulations, sharing the same roads and infrastructure.
“Gran Premio New York City is built on the idea that professional racing and open racing don’t have to exist in isolation,” said co-founder and CEO of GFNY Uli Fluhme. “In other parts of the sport, including gravel, mixed-field formats are already a reality and are valued by teams, riders, and host cities. In New York City, we’re applying that principle step by step on the road, starting with proximity and building toward greater integration while maintaining sporting and operational integrity.”
Confirmed U.S. Teams
The third edition of GP NYC will once again attract a strong field of professional teams from the United States and abroad. Nine U.S. teams have confirmed their participation, bringing strong domestic representation to the international peloton. The teams expected on the start line include:
- Team Skyline
- Project Echelon Racing
- Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz
- APS PRO Cycling
- Competitive Edge Racing
- Team GFNY
- Jamison Racing
- Big Hit Racing
- Visit Pittsburgh Cycling Team
The Course
The 85-mile (137 km) course mimics a Belgian spring classic, favoring all-around riders with its challenging climbs and varied terrain. While waiting for their start on the George Washington Bridge, racers enjoy spectacular views of the NYC skyline and the Hudson River. The race continues through charming towns and scenic nature in Bergen County and Rockland County. The excitement culminates at the finish and festival in Fort Lee, NJ, located close to NYC, airports, hotels, and highways.
New York City as the Stage
Founded in 2011, GFNY has grown into a global competitive structure culminating each year in New York City. Gran Premio New York City represents the professional expression of that structure and demonstrates how professional racing can take place alongside mass participation without mixing rules, fields, or objectives.
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. Visit the official GFNY website at https://www.gfny.com.
