Have your best race in 2024

Welcome to GFNY Coaching! You're in the right place to find quality coaching, information on preparing for GFNY races, and help with nutrition, training, and everything else related to cycling performance.

           What are your 2024 goals?
                       Podium!
                       Qualify (finish in the top 10% of my age group)
                       Improve my time
                       Finish the race

About GFNY Coaching

GFNY Coaching offers a variety of training options, education and information to help you prepare for your best race day.  

Personalized training plans from GFNY Coaches

Did you ever cross a finish line and felt you could have done better? Do you go out for bike rides just to get time in the saddle, but you’re not sure how to use that limited time wisely to make fitness and power improvements? Personalized training plans from GFNY Coaching will help you maximize results with the time you have available.


Universal training plans on TrainingPeaks

If you like the guidance and structure of a training plan, but can personalize the training yourself based on your needs, check out the GFNY Coaching universal training plans available on TrainingPeaks. The GFNY Coaching plans are written by GFNY Coaches and offer training plans for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists, and are tailored for the type of GFNY race course you’ll be racing - flat / rolling hills, or mountains.


Reading library in the Training Center

The GFNY Training Center provides you content focused on training topics like nutrition, cadence, and power, as well as course guides to GFNY races around the World.

Train with GFNY Coaching to get ready for race day

To make the most of your Be a Pro For a Day race day experience and enjoy GFNY to the fullest, you have to train. Whether your goal is to finish GFNY Bear 50 at GFNY NYC, or join the #Breaking5 club, or return to a race you did last year to improve your time, or finish one of the 4000+meter of climbing GFNY France races in the Alps or Pyrenees.

No matter your goals or level of experience in cycling, with GFNY Coaching you get personalized training plans, advice, and guidance to focus on your target race. Whether you have a couple of months to tune-up, or half a year to change yourself completely as a rider, you will be ready to earn that PR, get your highest placing ever, or finish your first GFNY race.

Let the GFNY experts at GFNY Coaching prepare you. GFNY coaches know GFNY races inside and out and will create a personal training plan to help you prepare for your best race day.

Our Philosophy

Quality Coaching

Our GFNY Coaching team is made up of qualified coaches with years of success in working with athletes of all fitness levels and varying experience in sport. Most importantly, GFNY coaches have raced GFNY and know GFNY races inside and out, and understand the demands of every course on the GFNY calendar.

 

Customization

GFNY Coaching training plans are personalized to your experience, fitness, personal schedule and goals. Through conducting the initial coach interview plus regular communication with your coach, your coach creates your personalized plan by taking into account your training history, your goals, when and where you can train, and every other detail that goes into creating a successful training plan. 

 

Flexibility

GFNY Coaching was designed to give you flexibility in your training process. The various coaching plans offer a value for every budget, and our month-to-month payment means no lengthy contracts or commitments. 

GFNY Universal Training Plans on TrainingPeaks

GFNY has created universal training plans targeting your next GFNY to help you prepare you for your best race yet. Choose by your experience level, plus the type of race course terrain you’ll be taking on. The GFNY universal training plans will give you the expert instruction and motivation needed to reach your race day goals. Delivered on our web and mobile platform, there are training plans for every level of athlete and every type of race.

Perks of GFNY Coaching

Resources

  • Ready to surpass your goals and arrive to race day with your best form ever? Click here to learn more about GFNY Coaching and find the plan that works for you. 
  • Interested in learning more about training or nutrition? Check out our Training Guide page, where you can learn about important topics that will help you grow as a cyclist. 
  • We've also got training content in audio format! Check out the Training Center Podcast, where each week we release a few episodes discussing training, nutrition, and other aspects of performance. 
  • Want to know more about the terrain and challenges of an upcoming GFNY race? Need some tips on strategy? Check out our Course Guide page, where you can learn about GFNY race courses and prepare your strategy for race day. 

News

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GFNY announces GFNY Bahamas

28 Jun 2024

GFNY announces GFNY Bahamas November 3, 2024 The Courses GFNY Bahamas race course is flat and fast, with both the long and medium courses starting together from West Bay Street and taking on

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GFNY Puerto Rico is back

14 Mar 2024

GFNY announces GFNY Puerto Rico November 24, 2024 The Courses GFNY Puerto Rico starts and finishes at the world class exhibition center in the heart of Ponce, Complejo Ferial de Puerto Rico.

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Athletes' Choice Awards 2023

21 Feb 2024

You chose your favorites! The day after any GFNY, all finishers get an email with a post-race survey that captures rankings as well as feedback. We absolutely do read the surveys – thank

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GFNY announces GFNY Conservatória

14 Feb 2024

GFNY announces GFNY Conservatória August 4, 2024 The Courses GFNY Conservatória is a mountain race that takes on three major climbs and will test your strength and endurance, while also taking in five

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GFNY announces GFNY Paracas

21 Dec 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Paracas June 8, 2024 The Courses The race starts and finishes at the Kite Club in Paracas, a place that serves as the epicenter of the sports community and

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GFNY announces GFNY Orcières

04 Dec 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Orcières August 25, 2024 The Courses Discover the wonders of the Hautes-Alpes during the GFNY Orcières cycling event. The 158 km course with a positive elevation gain of

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GFNY announces GFNY Miami

17 Aug 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Miami April 21, 2024 The Courses The pre-race activities like packet pickup and expo take place is the heart of Miami. On race day, make the trip out

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GFNY announces GFNY Kota Kinabalu

14 Jul 2023

GFNY announces GFNY Kota Kinabalu December 10, 2023 The Courses The race begins from Sabah State Administrative Centre (PPNS) government office complex. PPNS is Borneo’s 2nd tallest building and offers an awe-inspiring venue

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Coaching

How to train for a 3-timer medal

02 Jun 2023

If you’re planning to participate in three GFNY races in a season to get your 3-timr medal, it’s important to schedule a training plan that will help you prepare for each race and ensure that

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How to prep your bike for a GFNY

25 Apr 2023

If you’re participating in a GFNY, it’s essential to ensure that your bike is in excellent condition. Preparing your bike for a GFNY involves more than just pumping up the tires and oiling the

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5 tips on riding in a peloton

18 Apr 2023

Riding in a peloton is a fundamental aspect of road cycling, and it’s essential to master the art of group riding if you want to improve your performance. A peloton, which refers to a

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6 tips on how to improve your climbing

10 Apr 2023

Climbing is a challenging aspect of cycling that requires both physical and mental strength. Whether you’re training for a mountainous race or simply looking to improve your climbing abilities, there are several strategies that

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5 tips on how you can mentally prepare for a cycling race

04 Apr 2023

Cycling races can be both physically and mentally demanding. While physical training is important, mental preparation can also significantly impact your performance. Here are five tips to help you mentally prepare for a cycling race:

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The 2023 GFNY NYC Jersey

30 Mar 2023

The all new, 100% Made in Italy GFNY race jersey features a lighter, softer and even more breathable fabric on the back slightly angled outside back pockets for easier access a more modern

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inside the peloton

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

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Your 2023 GFNY World Races

02 Feb 2023

GFNY is a personal endurance challenge where you compete against others, the clock and yourself. Some athletes will compete for the podium, others will do their best to beat the cut-off. GFNY is about

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Athletes' Choice Awards

28 Jan 2023

The day after a GFNY is held, every athlete who finished the race gets an email with a post-race survey that captures rankings as well as feedback. The race organizers do read the

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TrainingPeaks - Official Partner

03 Jan 2023

Training Plans GFNY has partnered with TrainingPeaks to help you prepare for your next race with a GFNY training plan. The easy-to-follow plans will help you get started with structured workouts and train smarter to achieve your

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inside the peloton

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

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inside the peloton

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

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inside the peloton

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

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inside the peloton

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

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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

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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

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Drugs Good/Motors Bad — The Doper’s Omertà Ethics

21 Sep 2022

A Not-So Surprising Double Standard on Technological Cheating By Chris Geiser (@ThisGeiser) ETHICS! If you can’t trust the fix, what can you trust? It warms my heart every time I hear the late, great Jon

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GFNY Villard de Lans Parcours Guide

22 Apr 2022

GFNY Villard de Lans Villard de Lans est situé dans le département de l’Isère, dans la région Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes. Située au cœur du massif du Vercors, la ville est le point de rendez-vous idéal des skieurs

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GFNY Villard de Lans Parcours Guide

22 Apr 2022

GFNY Villard de Lans Villard de Lans est situé dans le département de l’Isère, dans la région Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes. Située au cœur du massif du Vercors, la ville est le point de rendez-vous idéal des skieurs

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GFNY Villard de Lans Course Guide

22 Apr 2022

GFNY Villard de Lans Villard de Lans is located in the Isère Department of the Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes Region In the Southeast of France. The town is situated in the Vercors Massif which makes it a center

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What is GFNY

05 Apr 2022

New to GFNY Welcome! Thank you for your interest in GFNY! We’re happy that you’re here. If you are reading this page, you’re probably thinking: What do I do next? It takes 3 steps

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LatAm

Join us at GFNY Puerto Rico

01 Apr 2022

Join us at GFNY Puerto Rico on October 9, 2022 The Course GFNY Puerto Rico starts from the El Conquistador Resort. The race will go on fast and mostly flat roads,

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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

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The 2022 GFNY NYC Jersey

26 Mar 2022

You will wear this jersey at the 10th edition of GFNY World Championship NYC on May 15, 2022. To commemorate the special occasion of celebrating the 10th edition, GFNY’s design team obsessed about green,

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LatAm

Join us at GFNY Marathon Quito

18 Mar 2022

Join GFNY Marathon Quito on October 9, 2022 The Course The race starts at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, at 2800 meters above sea level. It opens up with a flat segment of

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Coaching

GFNY Punta del Este Course Guide

15 Mar 2022

GFNY Punta del Este Punta del Este is located at the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of Southeastern Uruguay. Starting as a small town, Punta del Este became internationally known as a premiere seaside

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Guía del Recorrido de GFNY Punta del Este

15 Mar 2022

GFNY Punta del Este Punta del Este se ubica en la Costa Atlántica de Uruguay, en el departamento de Maldonado. Comenzó como una pequeña ciudad y se hizo conocida internacionalmente como un balneario exclusivo. Punta

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Guía del Recorrido de GFNY Perú

15 Mar 2022

GFNY Perú GFNY Perú es uno de los desafíos más interesantes de la serie GFNY World: El primer reto a superar es la gran altura sobre el nivel del mar, un inicio de carrera con

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GFNY Peru Course Guide

15 Mar 2022

GFNY Peru GFNY Peru is one of the most interesting challenges of the GFNY World series: high altitude, climbing, fast flat sections, and a downhill finish that is sure to put a smile on your

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Guía del Recorrido de GFNY Cannes

15 Mar 2022

GFNY Cannes La ciudad de Cannes está ubicada en la riviera francesa y forma parte del departamento Alpes Marítimos en la región Provence-Alpes- Côte d’Azur, en el sureste de Francia. En Cannes se celebra anualmente

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GFNY Cannes Parcours Guide

15 Mar 2022

GFNY Cannes (French) Cannes est située sur la Riviera Française, en Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, dans le département des Alpes Maritimes. Elle est connue pour son célèbre Festival du Film qui a lieu chaque année au Palais

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GFNY Cannes Course Guide

15 Mar 2022

GFNY Cannes The city of Cannes is located on the French Riviera, and is part of the Alpes-Maritimes Department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region in the Southeast of France. Cannes is host city of the

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