Alleman King of L’Alpe d’Huez with fourth victory at GFNY La Vaujany

June 18, 2025

Meredith Byrne dominates women’s race with commanding solo win

New York City (June 18, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Last Sunday, the picturesque mountain village of Vaujany in the French Alps welcomed riders from around the world for the fifth edition of GFNY La Vaujany. With its grueling 151 km course and 4172 meters of elevation gain, the race is one of the most challenging on the GFNY calendar, featuring the legendary ascent of L’Alpe d’Huez.

Belgian rider Tim Alleman once again proved his climbing mastery, crossing the finish line in 4:47:16 to take the overall win. This marks Alleman’s fourth victory at GFNY La Vaujany, solidifying his dominance on the steep alpine terrain and leaving his name into the event’s history.

In the women’s race, it was American Meredith Byrne who delivered a standout performance. Byrne finished an impressive 19 minutes ahead of French competitors Lise Kempf and Mallorie Mazzili, who completed the women’s podium.

The 2025 edition of GFNY La Vaujany once again delivered a world-class race experience, combining spectacular alpine scenery, enthusiastic local support, and a course worthy of the world’s most determined cyclists.

Next up on the GFNY calendar is the fourth edition of GFNY Lourdes Tourmalet which will take place Sunday, June 22, 2025.

About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series

GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing, planning and organizing events. The global endurance sports brand hosts multiple events throughout the year around the world on five continents.

Working with partners around the world to deliver a first-class experience, GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series puts its athletes first.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

Cycling – Mass Participation

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Riders get to BE A PRO FOR A DAY ® by competing against others, themselves and the clock in a personal endurance challenge.

Top 10% (20% at regional championships) of finishers in each age group qualify for the Elite Qualifier Corral at every GFNY event.

Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The 14th annual Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 17, 2026. Athletes take on a challenging route to compete against each other, the clock, and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.

The official Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC website is NYC.GFNY.COM.

Cycling – Pro Racing

At Gran Premio New York City, professional teams race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 10-minute head start. The third edition will be held on May 17, 2026.

Adding a women’s pro race would elevate the event further. The proposed format would have women starting 45 minutes ahead of the men’s pro race, giving them their own stage. However, the extended road closures required for this addition increase costs by $100,000.

For those interested in supporting women’s racing, GFNY is inviting companies and organizations to help sponsor this important addition. Contact GFNY to discuss partnership opportunities.

The official Gran Premio New York City website is GP.GFNY.COM.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY La Vaujany video: 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