GFNY Cannes opened Euro season

April 15, 2026

Bourbousson and Cavallo win the spectacular fifth edition

New York City (April 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Cannes hosted the fifth edition of GFNY Cannes this past Sunday. The racecourse was 115.7km with 2,159m of climbing, including Col du Tanneron and Col d’Avaye.

With perfect weather, challenging terrain, and a vibrant atmosphere, GFNY Cannes was yet again the picture perfect season opener for the amateurs, the day after the nearby finishing pro classic Milano – San Remo.

Italy’s Luca Cavallo claimed victory in a sprint finish, crossing the line in 2:53:12. He was followed closely by Federico Borella and Alexander Worsdale, completing an all-Italian podium.

In the women’s race, France’s Celine Bourbousson took the win in 3:21:31. She was followed by compatriots Céline Le Pecheur in second place and Zélie Bergsma in third, rounding out an all-French podium.

Next up on the GFNY calendar is the third edition of Michelob ULTRA GFNY Miami which will take place Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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
Official GFNY Cannes 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