Sprint finish crowns champions at Inaugural GFNY Aguascalientes

March 25, 2026

Over 1000 riders compete in thrilling debut edition

New York City (March 25, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The inaugural GFNY Aguascalientes delivered an exciting day of racing, with more than 1,000 cyclists lining up at Isla San Marcos for a scenic yet demanding course featuring rolling terrain and the decisive 5 km climb of El Ocote.

The long distance race covered 145 km with 1,511 meters of climbing, including four key ascents that shaped the race. The action ignited on the first ascent of El Ocote, where an early breakaway of three riders formed, quickly gaining up to three minutes over the chasing group. Behind them, a series of attacks gradually thinned the peloton as the strongest contenders emerged.

By the start of the second lap, the breakaway’s advantage had been reduced to one minute. On the second ascent of El Ocote, Mexican riders and GFNY standouts Flavio de Luna, a multiple-time GFNY champion, and Miguel Reyes, GFNY San Luis Potosí champion, bridged across to the leaders. The duo immediately accelerated, distancing all rivals and committing to the decisive move of the race.

The two leaders arrived together at the finish, where Reyes took the win in a sprint in 3:36:08, narrowly edging De Luna. They finished two minutes ahead of the chasers. Behind them, a select group of seven riders, including GFNY champion Luis Lemus, Christopher Hans, and Juan Manuel Villanueva, sprinted for the remaining podium position, with Villanueva securing third and completing an all-Mexican podium.

The women’s race saw two riders remain positioned within the main chasing group throughout the race. In the final sprint, Brenda Santoyo, runner-up at GFNY Mazatlán 2021, claimed victory ahead of Diana Rodriguez, runner-up at GFNY Lourdes Tourmalet 2024, winning in 3:49:31. GFNY San Luis Potosí champion Nancy Mercado completed the podium, finishing nearly 13 minutes behind.

Next on the global schedule is the fifth edition of GFNY Cannes in France on Sunday, April 12, 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.

The official GFNY website is: 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

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Aguascalientes 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