Roach and De Luna win GFNY Bahamas road cycling race

November 11, 2025

Hundreds of riders from across the globe took on the second annual event in the Bahamas

New York City /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Nassau, the vibrant capital of the Bahamas, hosted the second edition of GFNY Bahamas on Sunday. Riders from over 20 countries and across the globe tackled the 60.8-mile course filled with the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean. Start and finish were held at Goodman’s Bay, a park overlooking turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, the perfect backdrop for world-class bike racing.

In the women’s race, the 19-year old local talent Kami Roach (Enjoy Cycling Club) outsprinted Rachel Liberatore (USA – Triangle Cyclist), who just came fresh off a third place finish at Michelob ULTRA GFNY Maryland, in a time of 2:32:19. Adriana Maciel Mendes Vilela from Brazil completed the podium just a few seconds back.

In the men’s race, Mexican Flavio De Luna (Team GFNY) was out for revenge. The former pro, multiple GFNY podium finisher and GFNY Cozumel and Mexico City champion, had been on a 100km solo attack at Michelob ULTRA GFNY Maryland just a month earlier, only to be caught with 2km to go. Two days later he was back on the trainer, doing heat acclimation training in winter apparel. On Sunday, he held back for the first 25 km but then decided to break away again. But this time it was with the support of two Brazilians: Alessandro Zarzenon (Team Muller) and Renan Couto (Team Pan Brods), who has two top 10 finishes at Brazilian GFNYs on his palmarés.

The three worked well together and had a lead of two minutes ahead of a group of 25 by the time they completed the first of two loops on the eastern part of New Providence island. With 10km to go, the lead had swollen to almost five minutes so the podium finishers were set. De Luna didn’t want to let it come to a sprint so he used a slight incline with 3km – and never looked back. He took the win in 2:21:27 followed by Zarzenon who outsprinted Couto.

“A huge THANK YOU to The Bahamas for making our GFNY riders’ dreams come true,” said GFNY President Lidia Fluhme after the race. “Because of the island’s support, riders got to challenge themselves in this spectacular setting. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to host a GFNY there.”

Registration for the third edition on October 18, 2026 is already open for riders of all levels here

Next up on the GFNY calendar is the 12th edition of GFNY Cozumel which will take place Sunday, November 16, 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

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 Bahamas 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