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May 17, 2026
Gran Premio New York City 2026 🇺🇸 (1.2) ME – New York City – Fort Lee : 135 km
Gran Premio New York City is a UCI 1.2 classification that unfolds across a dynamic and unconventional urban landscape,
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May 17, 2026
Gran Premio New York City 2026 🇺🇸 (1.2) ME – New York City – Fort Lee : 135 km
Gran Premio New York City is a UCI 1.2 classification that unfolds across a dynamic and unconventional urban landscape, where the roads weave through the bustling streets, rolling parklands, and waterfront vistas of New York City’s outer boroughs. The terrain is a mix of short, punchy climbs—such as the steep ramps of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge or the undulating roads of Staten Island’s Greenbelt—and fast, technical descents that demand precision and nerve, particularly on the narrow, winding streets of Brooklyn and Queens. The course is punctuated by long, flat stretches along the waterfront, where riders face relentless headwinds or crosswinds off the Hudson and East Rivers, turning the race into a tactical battle for position and shelter. The road surfaces vary from smooth asphalt to rough, patchy sections, adding an extra layer of challenge to the ride. The race dynamics are shaped by these urban climbs and wind-exposed stretches, with attacks launching on the steepest ramps or during moments of echelon formation, the peloton thinning as riders jockey for position in the chaotic, high-speed environment. The final kilometers often feature a fast, technical run-in through tight corners and narrow streets, where a bunch sprint or a small group of riders who have escaped the chaos battle it out in a tense, high-speed finish. The Gran Premio New York City is a race that rewards explosiveness, bike-handling skills, and tactical intelligence, offering a unique test of endurance and adaptability against the backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic urban landscapes.
Sebastián Brenes Mata (Canel’s-Java) won Gran Premio New York City, charging through the front group in the final 50 metres. The Costa Rican rider accelerated on the outside line past Wilmar Paredes (Team Medellín-EPM) for his second victory of the year, winning in 3:07:42.
Jérôme Gauthier’s (Project Echelon Racing) inside move dispatched the Colombian as well, the Canadian rider taking second and leaving Paredes in third.
GW Erco SportFitness duo Dicolas Gomez and Johan Colon rounded out the top five, leaving last year’s runner-up Brayan Sánchez (Team Medellin-EPM) in sixth.
Brenes, of Costa Rica, won a stage at Redlands Bicycle Classic in the early spring. He has competed in all three editions of GP NYC, last year finishing ninth.
On a sunny Sunday morning with temperatures warming quickly, 95 men took the start for the third edition of GP NYC, with two not finishing and 15 outside the time limit.
The 135km route took off across the George Washington Bridge for the journey following the western banks of the Hudson River to climbing at Harriman State Park and then back for a finish in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Results :
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Gran Premio New York City is a UCI 1.2 classification that unfolds across a dynamic and unconventional urban landscape, where the roads weave through the bustling streets, rolling parklands, and waterfront vistas of New York City’s outer boroughs. The terrain is a mix of short, punchy climbs—such as the steep ramps of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge or the undulating roads of Staten Island’s Greenbelt—and fast, technical descents that demand precision and nerve, particularly on the narrow, winding streets of Brooklyn and Queens. The course is punctuated by long, flat stretches along the waterfront, where riders face relentless headwinds or crosswinds off the Hudson and East Rivers, turning the race into a tactical battle for position and shelter. The road surfaces vary from smooth asphalt to rough, patchy sections, adding an extra layer of challenge to the ride. The race dynamics are shaped by these urban climbs and wind-exposed stretches, with attacks launching on the steepest ramps or during moments of echelon formation, the peloton thinning as riders jockey for position in the chaotic, high-speed environment. The final kilometers often feature a fast, technical run-in through tight corners and narrow streets, where a bunch sprint or a small group of riders who have escaped the chaos battle it out in a tense, high-speed finish. The Gran Premio New York City is a race that rewards explosiveness, bike-handling skills, and tactical intelligence, offering a unique test of endurance and adaptability against the backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic urban landscapes.
Sebastián Brenes Mata (Canel's-Java) won Gran Premio New York City, charging through the front group in the final 50 metres. The Costa Rican rider accelerated on the outside line past Wilmar Paredes (Team Medellín-EPM) for his second victory of the year, winning in 3:07:42.
Jérôme Gauthier's (Project Echelon Racing) inside move dispatched the Colombian as well, the Canadian rider taking second and leaving Paredes in third.
GW Erco SportFitness duo Dicolas Gomez and Johan Colon rounded out the top five, leaving last year's runner-up Brayan Sánchez (Team Medellin-EPM) in sixth.
Brenes, of Costa Rica, won a stage at Redlands Bicycle Classic in the early spring. He has competed in all three editions of GP NYC, last year finishing ninth.
On a sunny Sunday morning with temperatures warming quickly, 95 men took the start for the third edition of GP NYC, with two not finishing and 15 outside the time limit.
The 135km route took off across the George Washington Bridge for the journey following the western banks of the Hudson River to climbing at Harriman State Park and then back for a finish in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
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