GFNY Villard-de-Lans this Sunday

May 21, 2026

Riders will tackle the Vercors National Park

New York City, May 21, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This Sunday, the 5th annual GFNY Villard-de-Lans opens the 2026/2027 GFNY Road to NYC after last Sunday’s 14th Michelob Ultra GFNY World Championship in New York City.

Set in the breathtaking Vercors Regional Natural Park, riders will take on a demanding 163.4 km course featuring 3,973 meters of climbing. With the race base located at 1,050 meters above sea level, participants are immediately immersed in a true alpine racing environment.

“Every Road to NYC season starts with ambition and fresh legs,” said GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “Villard-de-Lans immediately reminds riders what GFNY racing is about: iconic roads, serious climbing, and earning your place toward New York City.”

Race week activities will once again be hosted at Le Balcon de Villards, overlooking the alpine town of Villard-de-Lans. The course promises a pure test of endurance, highlighted by iconic climbs such as the Col de la Croix Perrin. The final ascent into Villard-de-Lans has been featured multiple times in the Tour de France, adding historic prestige and placing riders on the same roads as cycling’s greatest champions.

Website: villarddelans.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.

Website: gfny.com

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship event and the final stage of the GFNY Course to NYC. Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, it brings together riders from more than 90 countries.

Website: nyc.gfny.com

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series is GFNY’s professional racing platform, built around an integrated Pro–Am format in which UCI-sanctioned professional races are held on the same courses and weekends as GFNY mass-participation events. The format was pioneered at Gran Premio New York City and is expanding selectively to additional locations, including Gran Premio Cozumel, subject to UCI approval.

Website: gp.gfny.com

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Villard de Lans Video: here

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