International Women’s Day spotlight

08 Mar 2023

The cycling industry should tap the purchasing power of women cyclists, says first-time GFNY rider Miki Edelman. Miki Edelman, who works in the financial industry in New York, first got introduced to cycling by way

An Unlikely Run

08 Nov 2022

Not a chance, I thought. A year ago, the idea of me running a marathon was unthinkable. My responses to the notion were clear. I am not a runner. It’s boring. I am too old

Q&A: Meet Rob Weissman

31 Oct 2022

Walden Siew: How did you get back into riding? Rob Weissman: “In my late 20s and 30s, my career and family life took me away from cycling, except for teaching my kids to ride, which

Getting off the roller coaster

24 Oct 2022

“My job involves a lot of pressure, which can cause me to stress-eat. Cycling has been an integral part of my effort to fight that reaction, keep my weight under control and maintain a healthy

Veteran Endurance Rider Takes on GFNY

17 Oct 2022

Tracy Draper is a novice to the GFNY race, but she’s a veteran of many challenges. Draper, 56, a personal trainer for seniors, is a passionate cyclist and has been riding for a dozen years

From roads to mountains, Costa Rican rider eyes new trails

11 Oct 2022

“I enjoy riding because it clears my mind. I use it as a relaxation therapy to ease my mind and my body,” says Michael Picado Fuentes. Michael Picado Fuentes, a senior software engineer from San

Philippe Hendrickx’s Road to Recovery

05 Oct 2022

‘I clung on,’ the Niçoise rider says. “The mile became two, then 10, then 20, and finally I found Cannes.” NICE, France — Cycling has always been part of Philippe Hendrickx’s life, from the moment

Gran Fondo New York Gr8 event finished 13th

26 Jul 2022

Getting to KM 0 I flew down from Toronto to Newark on Saturday May 14th in time to complete registration and replace a front tyre, with help from the crew at Hudson Bikes, that somehow

How We Choose Your GFNY Jersey

30 Mar 2022

GFNY®: QUALITY APPAREL We use GFNY Apparel in all our own cycling because like you, we want to ride in clothing that not only looks good, but also performs. We personally developed each item

Get the lowdown on GFNY Vaujany with the Training Center Podcast

16 Apr 2021

This week on the GFNY Training Center Podcast, our hosts preview GFNY Vaujany, coming up on August 29th. GFNY Vaujany is one of the most exciting races on the GFNY Calendar. It tackles Alpine climbs