Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz confirmed for Gran Premio New York City

March 18, 2026

The UCI professional race takes place alongside the 14th edition of GFNY New York City

NEW YORK CITY, March 18, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – U.S. Continental team Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz has confirmed its participation in the third edition of Gran Premio New York City, scheduled for May 17, 2026. The team joins a growing list of professional squads set to race in the UCI-sanctioned event held alongside the 14th edition of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City.

Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC) will take place on May 17, 2026, as a UCI-sanctioned professional road race held on the same course and on the same day as the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City. The professional peloton will start approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation field.

“Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz, formerly Team California, has been racing Gran Premio New York City since its first edition,” says Team Owner AJ Kennedy.

“The race is special in a number of different ways: New York City is an iconic place known globally and brings us a lot of exposure as a first-year professional team. Plus, the course is as close as you can get to a European-style classic here in the United States. Our goal is to be active throughout the race and place our riders in a position to get a top result.”

Already announced Teams:

Continental

Team Skyline (USA)

Project Echelon Racing (USA)

Canel’s Java (Mexico)

Universe Cycling Team (Netherlands)

Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz (USA)

Stay tuned for the next announcements.Further team announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Additional race information is available at gp.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.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.

Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.

The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is

NYC.GFNY.COM.

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.

Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.

The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.

The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.

GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.

The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Videos: here

GFNY Press Images: here

GFNY Results: here

GFNY Platform graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

Gran Fondo New York Inc.

Uli Fluhme, uli@gfny.com

Caroline Lindsay, caroline@gfny.com