Inaugural GFNY San Luis Potosí closes 15th GFNY season

December 10, 2025

Mercado and Reyes win the GFNY North American Championship

New York City (December 10, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Last Sunday, cyclists from around the world lined up for the inaugural edition of GFNY San Luis Potosí, that also served as the GFNY North American Championship, closing the 15th season of the GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series.

Riders faced a demanding 123 km long course with 1,900 meters of climbing, dominated by the iconic La Placa climb, which alone accounted for nearly 1,800 meters of elevation gain.

The action exploded early. Within the first 15 kilometers, a powerful breakaway of eight strong riders formed, including José Miguel Reyes, runner-up at GFNY Zapopan 2023 champ Salvador Lemus, and Christopher Hans who was runner-up at GFNY Cozumel 2023. The group pushed hard into the main climb, where multiple attacks began to fracture the front of the race. Reyes was aggressive on the ascent, launching several decisive moves as the selection narrowed to four riders.

Midway up La Placa, Mercado delivered a solid attack that the other couldn´t match, his descent was fast, opening a gap of nearly two minutes over his closest rivals. He maintained his advantage and powered alone towards the finish line, entering the historic center of San Luis Potosí to roaring crowds before claiming an emphatic solo victory and the GFNY North American Championship title. He finished the race in 2:52:21. Behind him, the fight for the remaining podium places came down to a fierce sprint finish between Lemus and Hans who completed the podium.

In the women’s race, Nancy Mercado from Team Fugacoaching (Mexico) took the win in 03:20:45 followed by Sofia Rodriguez (Team Liv Mexico) and Annete Rivera, making it an all Mexican podium.

GFNY is looking ahead to season 16 which will bring yet again old classics and new races, including another UCI pro race, a full highway closure in Miami, national championships and much more.

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

GFNY is expanding its Pro–Am racing model worldwide with the introduction of UCI-sanctioned professional races held just minutes ahead of GFNY mass-participation events, delivering unmatched visibility for teams, sponsors, and host communities.

Gran Premio New York City – The Original Pro–Am Format

At Gran Premio New York City, professional teams race the same course as the amateurs at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC, starting just ten minutes ahead of the mass field. The third edition will take place on May 17, 2026.

GFNY is exploring the addition of a women’s professional race in NYC, with a dedicated start 45 minutes ahead of the men’s field. Due to extended road closures, this expansion would require an additional $100,000 in operational costs. Companies and organizations interested in supporting the growth of women’s professional cycling are invited to partner with GFNY.

The official Gran Premio NYC website is GP.GFNY.COM.

Gran Premio Cozumel – UCI Pro Race

GP Cozumel is scheduled to be held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel on November 8, 2026, pending UCI approval, following the innovative format pioneered by GP NYC.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY San Luis Potosí 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