GFNY World Championship NYC takes place on Sun, May 16, 2027 in New York, United States. The main route is 136 km.
- Date
- Sun, May 16, 2027
- Start
- New York 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 136 km
- Climbing
- 1,950 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 32-week plan to GFNY World Championship NYC
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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GFNY World Championship NYC is an international cycling marathon featuring a unique start on the closed-to-traffic George Washington Bridge and a challenging course through the Hudson Valley.
What this race demands
GFNY World Championship NYC demands sustained climbing and pacing over a challenging 136 km distance with 1950 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing volume
The course accumulates 1950 meters of elevation gain over 136 kilometers, requiring repeated efforts on the climbs throughout the Hudson Valley.
Endurance capacity
Completing a 136 km cycling marathon requires significant aerobic durability and effective pacing from the start on the George Washington Bridge to the finish.
A sustained effort of this duration requires consuming 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain performance.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
5:50–7:00
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at GFNY World Championship NYC is 32 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base20 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 22, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 26, 2027 – May 9, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 10, 2027 – May 16, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is GFNY World Championship NYC?
GFNY World Championship NYC takes place on Sun, May 16, 2027 in New York, United States.
How long is GFNY World Championship NYC?
The main route is 136 km.
What does GFNY World Championship NYC demand?
GFNY World Championship NYC demands sustained climbing and pacing over a challenging 136 km distance with 1950 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does GFNY World Championship NYC have?
GFNY World Championship NYC has 1,950 m of climbing.
Who is GFNY World Championship NYC for?
GFNY World Championship NYC is open to all participants.
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