Inaugural GFNY Bremen this Sunday

August 28, 2025

1500 riders will tackle the GFNY Europe Championship in the Northern German city

New York City (August 28, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This Sunday, 1500 cyclists from across the globe will converge in Northern Germany to take on the first edition of GFNY Bremen, the latest addition to the GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series. Riders will face a mostly flat and fast 112.7 km course, racing for the GFNY Europe Championship.

Located just over an hour from Hamburg and a little more than two hours from the Netherlands, the historic Hanseatic city of Bremen (600,000 inhabitants) offers the perfect setting for an international cycling challenge, combining historic charm with ideal race conditions. It is known for its medieval architecture, maritime heritage, and vibrant cultural scene. The city’s UNESCO-listed Town Hall and Roland statue symbolize its long-standing independence and civic pride. As a hub for innovation and industry, Bremen blends old-world charm with modern economic dynamism, particularly in aerospace and logistics.

“Being German born and raised, I’m particularly excited to finally have a GFNY again in Germany,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “The support GFNY is receiving in Bremen is tremendous and will make sure that riders get to have a spectacular experience.”

Race festivities kick off on Friday at the Tabakquartier Bremen, the central hub for all pre-race activities including the GFNY Expo and social events. Highlights of the weekend include the GFNY Bremen Group Rides on Friday and Saturday, offering riders a relaxed warm-up ahead of race day. A Friday Happy Hour at 5pm will bring participants together to connect, unwind, and celebrate before the competition begins.

Website: bremen.gfny.com

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

Dozens of races held around the world. View the latest calendar here.

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 Bremen 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