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A WARM WELCOME TO THE 9TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CAMPAGNOLO

GFNY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN NEW YORK CITY

Thank you for joining GFNY at some of the 18 races held over the past year around the world and a warm welcome to the 9th annual Campagnolo GFNY World Championship. We love seeing familiar faces, whether it’s at GFNY Italia, GFNY Panama, GFNY Philippines or elsewhere. It’s exciting to see see your proud celebrations when receiving your 3-timer medals and count down to your 10th - or 20th - GFNY. This year’s GFNY NYC is already the 60th GFNY. And thank you for now traveling from near and far to join us at the mother of all GFNYs, the Campagnolo World Championship NYC. If you have done the race before, you’ll see the change to the expo in Fort Lee and with that, the new alternate entrance to the corrals from the New Jersey side. We’re excited about this change and have worked hard to make it a great experience for you. Bear Mountain is the theme of this year’s race. We have a surprise waiting for you at the bottom of the climb. Lastly, our fast athletes in the race have a chance to show how fast they truly are. The first rider to break four hours receives $10,000. Let it inspire you to get out and do your best as well, whether that means breaking 6, 8 or 10 hours. Have a great race! Lidia and Uli

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME

GFNY WORLD

QUALIFICATION OPTIONS

GFNY ITALIA

GFNY COLOMBIA

GFNY COZUMEL

GFNY JERUSALEM

GFNY BALI

GFNY SANTA FE

GFNY PHILIPPINES

GFNY PORTUGAL

GFNY URUGUAY

GFNY MONTERREY

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GFNY COSTA RICA

GFNY BRASIL

GFNY PANAMA

GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA

GFNY ARGENTINA

GFNY ECUADOR

BECOMING A GFNY THREE TIMER

GFNY APPAREL

GFNY SUNGLASSES

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GFNY COFFEE

TIME SHEET

COURSE MAP

CLIMB PROFILES

PACKET PICK UP & EXPO

REGISTRATION FAQS

MAGAZINE DESIGN: BLAIR STELLE; COVER: ALEX OSTROY

GFNY CHILE

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

GFNY WELCOME ZONE & CAFE

RULES

CODE OF CONDUCT

IDEAL GEAR

CATEGORIES

GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE

GETTING TO NYC START AREA

GETTING TO NJ START AREA

RACE MORNING FAQS

DURING THE RACE

GFNY BEAR Q&A

GFNY FINISH VILLAGE Q&A

SPECTATOR GUIDE

PRE-RACE CHECKLIST

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AT EACH GFNY EVENT, YOU CAN EXPECT: ■ Closed roads or police moderated traffic with right of way at all intersections ■ The chance to do your best on a challenging course without having to worry about anything but riding ■ Chip timing, results and rankings based on the full start-to-finish course ■ The chance to qualify for the elite starting corral at the Campagnolo GFNY World Championship in NYC ■ Competition prizes across all age groups for podium winners ■ Uniform set of rules ■ Great participant and family experience ■ An event organized by fellow cyclists with a passion for cycling and GFNY

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RACER CORRAL SPECIAL CORRAL AGE GROUPS

VIP Invited Guests, Champions of GFNY races, VIP Ticket holders RACER CORRAL Top 10% of finishers in each age group from any GFNY race Top 20% from Regional and World Championships SPECIAL CORRAL RIDERS CLUB Riders competing on a bike with Campagnolo components (including wheels) qualify for the Special Corral

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ITALIA

GFNY ITALIA gfnyitalia.com Montepulciano March 29, 2020 COURSE 108 km and 1962m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT A true Italian spring classic. Beautiful scenery in one of the greatest places to ride your bike. WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? 25km of Strade Bianche make this an event not to be missed. WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Montepulciano is a medieval town of rare beauty, a place all your family will fall in love with. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Partially closed, partially police moderated. WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE Amazing food, amazing wine and amazing people.

WHAT WE LIKE A true Italian cycling experience.

GFNY COLOMBIA gfnycolombia.com Bogota March 22, 2020 COURSE Long: 138 km and 2431m of climbing Medium: 98 km and 1471m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ■ An undulating course with one big climb to the finish at high altitude ■ Experiencing all kinds of weather WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? Racing through unique towns and villages and beautiful nature of the Bogotá savannah, a high plateau in the Andes Mountains. WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Vibrant Latin American metropolis COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Completely closed to traffic WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE Bogota WHAT WE LIKE Colombians are very passionate about cycling- both as cyclists and spectators

GFNY COZUMEL gfnycozumel.com Cozumel November 10, 2019 COURSE Long: 160 km flat Medium: 80 km flat WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT One or two loops circumnavigating the island with zero elevation gain while battling trade winds and Caribbean heat WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? ■ Perfect end-of-season challenge and warm-weather getaway ■ One big GFNY party both on and off the bike WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Cozumel is Paradise COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Completely closed to traffic WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE ■ Beach and water activities ■ Duty free shopping ■ Fantastic local food WHAT WE LIKE ■ GFNY Cozumel puts on a fantastic show for riders and spectators alike ■ The hospitality of Cozumel is 14 second to none

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COURSE Long: 130 km and 2900 m of climbing Short: 72 km and 1500 m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ■ Many short, rolling hills, four longer climbs ■ Racing past historic landmarks and in scenic nature WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? Racing past historic sites such as the Old City walls WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Holiest of all cities, lots of landmarks for sightseeing COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Fully closed to traffic WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE ■ Historic sites ■ Local cuisine ■ Trip to the Dead Sea ■ Finish line located at the Israel Aquarium

WHAT WE LIKE A multi-cultural experience at the GFNY Middle East-Africa Championship

BALI

GFNY BALI gfnybali.com Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia February 23, 2020 #poolgfny COURSE Long: 134 km and 2215m of climbing Short: 90 km and 1189m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ■ A flat start along the coast followed by a long climb onto the rim crater of a 1750m-tall volcano ■ A 50km descent from the top to the finish WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? The warm welcome of the Balinese people WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Klungkung is an ideal place to base your cycling vacation in Bali: a new resort area with lower popultion and less traffic. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Partially closed, partially police moderated WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE ■ Stunning beaches ■ Restaurants and night scene ■ Variety of tourism activites

WHAT WE LIKE Experiencing one of the most famous and most beautiful islands in the world on your bike

SANTA FE

N BRU GFNY SANTA FE gfnysantafe.com Santa Fe, New Mexico June 23, 2019

COURSE Long: 131 km and 2286m of climbing Short: 88 km and 1015m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Spectacular and diverse terrain. Racing past rolling hills, high mountains and the Rio Grande Valley. WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? The thin air will test your climbing ability. Be sure to have the right gearing! WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Santa Fe is the oldest and highest capital city in the USA. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Partially closed, partially police moderated WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE Art galleries and the best restaurants in the Southwest.

WHAT WE LIKE The spectacular and diverse terrain.

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COURSE Long: 145 km and 1554m of climbing Short: 68 km and 554m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Fast racing in tropical conditions WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? Low traffic and respectful, cautious drivers make Bohol an ideal place for a cycling vacation and race. WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Beautiful beaches, lots of hotels and restaurants. Filipino warmth and hospitality among the world’s best. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Partially closed to traffic and partially police-moderated. WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE Lots of outdoor and water activities for the whole family. Bohol is famous for its 1200 limestone “chocolate” hills. WHAT WE LIKE Filipinos’ excitement for endurance sport. 23 Postcard-worthy trip.

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BRU GFNY PORTUGAL gfnyportugal.com Cascais September 8, 2019

COURSE Long: 169 km and 2567m of climbing Medium: 84 km and 1257m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Challenging course with lots of hills and wind towards the end. Scenic cycling along the Atlantic coast and passing vineyards and historic villages. WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S THE HOST TOWN LIKE Cascais is the famous Portuguese Riviera, with beautiful beaches, great cuisine, cosmopolitan character and a glamorous marina. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Partially closed, partially police moderated WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE Cascais offers a blend of history, culture and a modern, urban lifestyle. Superb cuisine and spectacular wines will delight you. WHAT WE LIKE Cascais is arguably the best cycling destination in Portugal. GFNY Portugal is the 2019 GFNY European Championship.

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GFNY URUGUAY gfnyuruguay.com Punta del Este March 15, 2020 COURSE Long: 171 km and 1879m of climbing Medium: 84 km and 681m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ■ The wind will dictate your pace ■ Long race with short but steep climbs WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? Racing in one of the most sought after locations of South America WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? “Punta” is often referred to as the Saint Tropez of South America. GFNY Uruguary serves as the GFNY South American Champsionship 2020. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Police-moderated traffic, rural roads with very few cars WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE ■ Beaches ■ Restaurants WHAT WE LIKE Varied scenery: city, beach, lake and ranches

MONTERREY

WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? Start at the famous Cintermex, race through the city, finish in beautiful nature at the top of Chipinque mountain. WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Monterrey is the third largest city in Mexico. A modern, urban destination with many sights and outdoor activities. GFNY MONTERREY gfnymonterrey.com Monterrey, Mexico March 8, 2020

COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Partially closed to traffic and partially police moderated.

COURSE Long: 150 km and 1711m of climbing Medium: 105 km and 708m of climbing

WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE ■ Boutique restaurants ■ World Class museums ■ Macroplaza

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Flat-ish course winds through city, ends with a mountain-top finish.

WHAT WE LIKE Big city experience for the fun on and off the bike

GFNY CHILE gfnychile.com Casablanca November 24, 2019 COURSE Long: 128 km and 1,800m of climbing Medium: 76 km and 750m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Undulating course with one challenging, steep climb WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? Cycling along vineyards, views of the Pacific Ocean, start and finish at the renown Veramonte winery. WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Santiago, Chile’s capital, offers many cultural attractions and sightseeing and is host to the GFNY Chile Expo. Reserve one day for the jaw-dropping ride up Valle Nevado. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Police-moderated traffic, rural roads with very few cars WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE ■ Santiago de Chile ■ Wine WHAT WE LIKE Now world famous Muro de Tunquen with incline over 25%

GFNY COSTA RICA gfnycostarica.com La Fortuna July 7, 2019 #poolgfny COURSE Long: 152 km and 2894m of climbing Medium: 90 km and 1574m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ■ A relentlessly undulating course with several short but steep hills ■ Tropical weather: warm rain or hot sunshine WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? Racing through lush tropical rainforest at the base of Arenal Volcano and along Lake Arenal will make for scenery like no other WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? One of Costa Rica’s top tourism destinations, with lots of hotels, outdoor restaurants, spas COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Police-moderated traffic WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE Raw nature, natural hot springs and all kinds of outdoors activities WHAT WE LIKE Costa Ricans are passionate about the natural beauty of their country

GFNY BRASIL gfnybrasil.com Conservatoria, Rio de Janeiro August 4, 2019 COURSE Long: 158 km and 2832m of climbing Medium: 88 km and 1615m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ■ lots of up and down ■ arguably one of the toughest GFNYs WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? Excitement of locals for GFNY WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Former coffee plantations turned into hotels. Extremely tranquil and beautiful region that’s ideal for cycling. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Closed roads and police moderated traffic. Rural roads with very few cars. WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE ■ Rio de Janeiro ■ Colonial charm of Conservatória WHAT WE LIKE Beautiful course

PANAMA

GFNY PANAMA gfnypanama.com El Chirú October 20, 2019 #poolgfny COURSE Long: 170 km and 1999m of climbing Medium: 90 km and 670m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Undulating, long course with several significant climbs, 40 km of the course travels on the Pan-American Highway, with lanes closed for GFNY. WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE Beanaventura Golf & Beach Resort offers full amenities for a relaxing weekend. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Partially closed, partially police moderated WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE Relaxing and enjoying water activities at Buenaventura Resort WHAT WE LIKE Buenaventura Resort offers a perfect combination of sport and leisure

GFNY REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA gfnyrd.com Punta Cana March 29, 2020 #poolgfny COURSE Long: 150 km and 973m of climbing Medium: 94 km and 400m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ■ The race begins in the heart of Punta Cana. ■ Fast, slightly undulating course that can have challenging winds. ■ Heat and lush vegetation. WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE Punta Cana is the very picture of leisure with perfect beaches: calm, warm waters and stretches of fine white sand. COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Partially closed, partially police moderated WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE Beaches, pools, water activities and restaurants. WHAT WE LIKE GFNY República Dominicana is your spring GFNY beach destination

ARGENTINA

WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE At the center of Argentina’s renowned wine region, San Juan is a large city with many tourism attractions.

GFNY ARGENTINA gfnyarg.com San Juan November 3, 2019 COURSE Long: 153 km and 1182m of climbing Medium: 90 km and 650m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT A stunning course at the foot of the Andes in Spring, cycling past some of the best vineyards in the region.

COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Partially closed, partially police moderated. Be a Pro for a Day with the same police controlling traffic as for pro race Vuelta a San Juan. WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE ■ A modern city with historic charm ■ Argentine food ■ Fantastic spring weather: warm and lots of sunshine WHAT WE LIKE The beautiful scenery makes for an unforgettable cycling experience.

ECUADOR

GFNY ECUADOR gfnyecuador.com Manta, Ecuador October 12, 2019 COURSE Long: 160 km with 1818m of climbing Medium: 72 km with 900m of climbing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ■ Undulating course with 2 significant climbs ■ Large loop and an out-and-back along the coast WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL? Manta is known for loving sports events and giving athletes a warm welcome. WHAT’S THE HOST TOWN LIKE? Manta’s seaside location makes it a paradise for water sports along spectacular beaches COURSE TRAFFIC CONTROL Closed and police moderated WHAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE ■ Beaches ■ Local cuisine ■ Laid back atmosphere WHAT WE LIKE Racing in a town where the locals are excited to cheer on the athletes

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COVERING THE MIDDLE EAST, THE AMERICAS, ASIA, AND EUROPE, across all seasons and most time zones, it has been said that the sun never sets on GFNY. With the race calendar constantly evolving, there are always new opportunities to challenge your cycling self, as well as delighting your travel self. The GFNY race calendar started to expand not long after the first GFNY was raced from the George Washington Bridge in New York City, in 2011. Adding locations in Italy and Cozumel started to provide a movable cycling festival that would provide a familiar and consistent race environment, along with authentic travel experiences, in some of the most exciting places around the globe. When GFNY Jerusalem was added in

2017, GFNY was on every continent except Australia and Antarctica (don’t count either of those out yet). During this exciting time of expansion, GFNY began to formally recognize the accomplishments of the riders who continued to travel to exciting GFNY locations and finishing multiple GFNY races in one year. In the fall of 2017, the three-timer medal was born: 3x2018. A legitimate accomplishment that celebrated not only the rider’s capability in completing three challenging races, but also their sense of adventure, and ability to reach outside their comfort zone to travel to new places, race, make new friends and have new experiences that they may not have considered. The three-timer medal became a coveted prize almost immediately, with riders rushing

to finish their newly expanded racing seasons in new places. The paradigm of “the racing season” had been blown-up by the three-timer medal, and the ever-expanding GFNY race calendar. For those of us in the Northern and Western Hemisphere, it meant that October and November were no longer those quick Saturday rides with a coffee stop as we wound it down for the winter. It was now a question of “where are you next?”, as the last quarter of the year offered Panama, Cozumel, and Chile. If you had done two GFNYs heading into the Summer, the three-timer medal became a very achievable feat, as well as a reason to keep training, and keep riding. Here in New York, a group of us adapted the mantra of “to heck with base miles – let’s keep racing!”

YOUR THREE-TIMER PLAN LOGISTICS: Making it work – the when and how of getting to the destinations and balancing it with your personal scheduling requirements. Maybe stacking 2 GFNYs into a single trip (Double-Double anyone?)

PERSONAL CHALLENGE: Motivation based on something like qualifying for the front corral at GFNY World Championship NYC, or the challenge of the strade bianche (white roads) of Tuscany, or the fabled climbs of Colombia, Monterrey, and Santa Fe.

SEASONALITY: It just makes good sense to follow the good weather and race there, to enjoy perfect late-summer conditions in Portugal, or a #PoolGFNY experience in the Philippines.

CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN, OR NOT: Perhaps you are a climber, or want to be. Well, as Eddy once said – “Don’t buy upgrades, ride up grades!” But for riders seeking speed, GFNY offers plenty of flat(-ish) and fast options as well.

DESTINATION: Think about those places that you have always wanted to see, and those authentic experiences that you have always dreamed about.

Your GFNY 3-Timer plan should be as unique as you are. You can start your plan by thinking about what motivates you. Your motivation and plan are as unique and personal as you are. But, just for kicks, let’s explore some ideas that might get you thinking. Imagine that

DOUBLE-DOUBLES: Create a back-to-back pairing of GFNY races, and then add one more to make your three-timer status.

these are the ideas presented to you by your travel agent. They will have great appeal, and may be based on some basic logic like you see in the table above, but in evaluating all of it, you want it to be personal. But at least you’ve got some ideas to start with.

LOGISTICS Let’s be honest. It will take some doing to get the time off work, make the arrangements and make sure that you have someone to feed the cat each time you take off on a GFNY adventure. A logistics approach is a good way to solve for where you can be and when you can be there: How long/short are the flights? Can I make the trip fit into my work and life schedule? Will I want to make GFNY part of a multi-stop sightseeing trip around the region, or a short weekend trip just for the race, or a long, relaxing, sporty stay at the GFNY venue? Should I do many GFNYs close to each other, or spread them out over the course of the whole year? Let’s just assume for a minute, that you are a North American. Some logistics options would include centering around the GFNY Championship NYC, that iconic third Sunday in May. But you may want to ride into form prior to that, so let’s explore what it would be like to use the big race as your pivot. 46

OPTION 1 – LOGICAL ■ GFNY Championship NYC ■ GFNY Santa Fe ■ GFNY Cozumel

OPTION 2 – EXOTIC ■ GFNY Bali ■ GFNY Championship NYC ■ GFNY Brasil or GFNY Portugal OPTION 3 – FULL SEASON ■ GFNY Republica Dominicana ■ GFNY Championship NYC ■ GFNY Panama, Argentina, Ecuador, Cozumel, or Chile

WOW – that’s a lot of choices. In Option 1, we are working very logically and practically. If you are a North American, you are starting your quest in NYC, using your GFNY Championship NYC fitness to dive into Santa Fe a month later, then taking a much-needed break from the November chill in Cozumel. In Option 2, you are seeing the world. Starting at GFNY Bali or GFNY Colombia, you are taking the curse out of the North American winter, while having an amazing experience in another corner of the world. You are ready and motivated for the third Sunday in May, and after an early summer of training, it’s either Costa Rica, Brasil or Portugal – could be a three continent season. For Option 3, start off with a #poolGFNY at GFNY Republica Dominicana, then onto the GWB for the big one, and finish your very well thought out season by escaping the cold once again in Latin America with Panama, Argentina, Ecuador, Cozumel, or Chile.

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10x For every 10 GFNYs that you finish (counting from the first GFNY in 2011), you will get special 10x / 20x / 30x / 40x medals.

Of course, you will receive a finisher medal at the finish line of every GFNY World race you complete. (GFNY NYC 2019 medal shown here) Track your medal progress in your gfny.cc account.

SEASONALITY OPTION 1 – LOGICAL ■ GFNY Dominican Republic ■ GFNY Costa Rica ■ GFNY Cozaumel

OPTION 2 – EXOTIC ■ GFNY Bali ■ GFNY Portugal ■ GFNY Panama or Cozumel

While you are taking on the challenge of chasing that elusive front group, why not also chase the sun? With many #poolGFNY options available to you, create a racing itinerary that is a crowd pleaser with your sun worshiping family and friends, combining your love of cycling, with destinations that will ensure you won’t be traveling alone. (Editor’s note – some of these may not include GFNY Championship NYC – but if you are in North America, it’s kind of an assumed must-do.) Check it, sun worshipers! Option 1 – start strong in the Dominican Republic, and start to build your fitness for the season. Continue your pool motif in Costa Rica in July, and round it out in

OPTION 3 – FULL SEASON ■ GFNY Uruguay ■ GFNY Costa Rica ■ GFNY Philippines

Cozumel – a perfect three-timer itinerary for those who love the heat and love to go full-gas on the flats. Option 2 – start out in the hot climate of Bali, with your longest flight first up. Race in NYC if you can, then use your summer fitness to see the beautiful beaches of Cascais, while ratcheting up your climbing skills in Portugal in September. Finish close to home with an escape to Panama. Option 3 – experience Punta del Este, one of Latin America’s top destinations, then as the summer officially ends, take the long trip to the Philippines for a tranquil cycling vacation and round out your season in early South American summer at GFNY Chile.

DESTINATION THE AMERICAS ■ GFNY Colombia ■ GFNY Monterrey ■ GFNY Argentina ■ GFNY Chile ■ GFNY Brasil ■ GFNY Santa Fe ■ GFNY Ecuador

EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST ■ GFNY Italia ■ GFNY Portugal ■ GFNY Jerusalem

Places to go, things to see, people to meet. Putting the “why” in why we travel, the destination is often as important and as fulfilling as the journey. Because of the experiences you will have, the cultures you will encounter and the people you will meet, racing your bike will take on so much more meaning. There is no shortage of destinations on the calendar. Let’s change up the themes a little bit. Pair any of these with GNFY Championship NYC and you have a winning combination.

ASIA ■ GFNY Bali ■ GFNY Indonesia ■ GFNY Philippines

With so many interesting things to see and do, these destination options have dates that are close together, or seasonal, and allow you to mix and match for true adventure travel that would take you to all corners of the Earth. History, philosophy, culture, cuisine; escape and try something new. (Editor’s note: Don’t miss out on racing and seeing Colombia. Colombia is well on its way to becoming one of the major epicenters of cycling, and thus at the top of the destinations list for every GFNY rider).

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DOUBLE-DOUBLES GFNY Ecuador + GFNY Panama GFNY Argentina + GFNY Cozumel GFNY Monterrey + GFNY Uruguay GFNY Uruguay + GFNY Colombia GFNY Colombia + GFNY Republica Dominicana GFNY Colombia + GFNY Italia

GFNY World Championship NYC, GFNY Italia, GFNY Costa Rica GFNY World Championship NYC, GFNY Uruguay, GFNY Chile GFNY World Championship NYC, GFNY Ecuador, GFNY Argentina GFNY World Championship NYC, GFNY Brasil, GFNY Santa Fe GFNY World Championship NYC, GFNY Panama, GFNY Santa Fe GFNY World Championship NYC, GFNY Jerusalem, GFNY Brasil

We are not sure how this name came about or if it is even mathematically correct, but the concept of the Double-Double is to hit back-to-back GFNY Sundays in a single-hop sort of way. Think of it, in as little as nine days, you can complete 66% of your three-timer requirements. There are several Double-Double options on the calendar, all in amazing destinations in Latin America.

These Double-Double options keep it pretty tight. Balance that out with another part of your season, and you can achieve three-timer status without breaking too much of a sweat. We also know where you can find a few great Double-Double stories online from 2018, along with tips and tricks for bike travel and packing.

PERSONAL CHALLENGE AND CLIMBING QUALIFYING + CLIMBING ■ GFNY Bali ■ GFNY Uruguay ■ GFNY Jerusalem ■ GFNY Ecuador ■ GFNY Argentina ■ GFNY Monterrey ■ GFNY Portugal ■ GFNY Costa Rica

Endurance athletes are insufferable in their quests to constantly top themselves and their peers. (Editor’s note: Takes one to know one). With that in mind, there are no shortage of opportunities to use the wide variety of race types and terrain to qualify for the front corral at GFNY World Championship NYC, or to find that mountain and climb it. Try these ideas on for size to see how they might fit with your fitness and cycling goals. Work this grid both horizontally, and vertically (no pun intended). Working this side-to-side and up and down, all of the races are qualifiers for the front corral of GFNY World Championship NYC and have a variety of terrain. If you are best suited to doing a flat course

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER From my own experience, I can tell you that there isn’t a more rewarding feeling than crossing the finish line that third time and knowing that you did it! When that medal is hung about your neck, you will feel a pride that comes with not only the physical challenges of the race, but the amazing adventures that you had in the process. I was thrilled to pull off a Double-Double in 2018. And with the knowledge that Cozumel was around the corner, I had the 3x2018 medal in my sights. Finishing my tenth GFNY in Italy this year, I already have my three-timer (hopefully four-timer) plan worked out for this year. Here is mine. So, where are YOU next?

YOU’RE KILLING ME, MAN! ■ GFNY Brasil ■ GFNY Colombia ■ GFNY Santa Fe ■ GFNY Chile ■ GFNY Bali ■ GFNY Indonesia ■ GFNY Italia ■ GFNY NYC

to qualify, the #poolGFNYs in the Flat(-ish) Out group might be a great option, and give you a few tries to get it right. Throw in some climbing in the Qualifying + Climbing group – if you are not quite a mountain goat, but don’t mind hitting the hills to reach for your personal goals. Finally, if you’re the kind of rider that can climb all day and won’t back away from long and steady or many short but steep climbs, the You’re Killing Me, Man! column is all about you. Wrap all of these around the sheer evil genius that is the GFNY World Championship NYC course, and you should be able to lift a bus with your legs by the end of the year!

3x 3x 2019 2018

FLAT(-ISH) OUT ■ GFNY Republica Dominicana ■ GFNY Cozumel ■ GFNY Philippines ■ GFNY Panama

■ GFNY Deutschland ■ GFNY Portugal ■ GFNY Cozumel ■ GFNY Italia (earned my 10x medal!) ■ GFNY World Championship NYC ■ GFNY Santa Fe ■ GFNY Argentina 49

GFNY APPAREL

GFNYÂŽ: QUALITY APPAREL We use GFNY Apparel in all our own cycling because like you, we want to ride in clothing that not onlylooks good, but also performs. We personally developed each item based on our apparel use with specifications that meet the demands of even the longest day inthe saddle. GFNY Apparel is 100% Made in Italy, produced in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading cycling apparel factory. With decades of experience in cutting and sewing cycling clothing, the factory produces apparel for most top-level cycling brands and more than half the World Tour peloton, so you can be confident your GFNY Apparel is produced by cycling apparel experts. We spend months for R&D of each GFNY Apparel item, using the latest fabrics that react to your body and wick away moisture. We focus on cuts that provide the ideal fit for your utmost comfort and performance. GET GFNY RACE READY GFNY Apparel is climate-tested across the globe, from the tropical conditions in Bali, to a chilly, wet descent off the 3365m-high La Cuchilla mountain in Colombia, to the World Championship course in New York. GFNY Apparel is worn by cyclists from over 120 nations and stands among the most widely-used cycling brands in the world.

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GFNY SUNGLASSES CLARITY OF VISION

FOR CYCLISTS BY CYCLISTS ASK ANY GFNY RIDER AND THEY WILL TELL YOU: GFNY apparel is designed by cyclists for cyclists.

The five pockets on the jersey. The breathable fabrics. The ideal racing fit. The comfortable bib short padding. And the lifestyle apparel that reminds you that you are a rock star cyclist when you are off the bike. No pun intended, but this is all by design. That attention to detail comes from immersion in the sport at elite levels, from riding and racing all over the world, and from understanding the unique needs of cyclists. Everything from being out in the elements (the good, the bad, and the ugly), to sweating on a climb, to keeping your focus on a technical descent. Cyclists go through more variety of terrain, weather conditions, speeds, and exertion levels in a single outing than any other sport. Speaking from personal experience, dealing with fogged-up lenses on a climb or fumbling with sunglasses that don’t fit right are distractions that no cyclist wants. They need to fit my face. They need to allow me to see without obstructions. They need to not be so heavy that they slide down my nose every five minutes. They need to not fog up. They need to fit me like my jersey fits me. And I don’t want to look ridiculous when I see a picture of myself wearing them. You can try on hundreds of pairs. There will be some that look different. Some that look the same as the last pair you tried on. You move from pair to pair hoping that at some point form will meet function and you will have the perfect blend of how you want them to look and if they fit the unique dimensions of your head and face. In a crowded market, it gets difficult to figure out where the value for price is hiding. SHADES AT THE SPEED OF GFNY The GFNY focus on creating a pro-style experience extends well beyond the race days. GFNY Apparel that is made by the same

Italian factory that makes gear for most of the World Tour peloton is a prime example. The idea is to continue to create the kind of professional cycling gear that has features that matter specifically to cyclists. With GFNY Apparel being so popular with cyclists from around the world, GFNY Sunglasses would become the next step. Lidia and Uli Fluhme, the founders of GFNY, searched for a long time for sunglasses for their personal use. Lidia and Uli’s testing and learning led to realizations that would later manifest themselves in requirements for developing the GFNY Sunglasses. “There was nothing that we really liked...” Lidia says, “…and we wanted something we loved ourselves, and had all the features that we wanted.” Uli adds that other cyclists were constantly asking if he and Lidia would recommend the sunglasses they were wearing at the time. “well…. yes and no…” was the reply. “We didn’t like the glasses without frames, they felt like

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There was nothing we really liked, and we wanted something we loved ourselves, and had all the features that we wanted. – LIDIA FLUHME they might be fine for running but can’t withstand the demands of cycling. Other glasses were just too ugly in our opinion, cycling is part about riding well, but also about looking good while you ride. And other glasses felt almost insulting in that they were sold to cyclists, but were also being sold for fishing, golfing and driving. They weren’t specifically designed with cyclists in mind.” MAKING IT HAPPEN So how the heck do you get started with creating cycling sunglasses? There was only one answer. Total immersion. This started with researching and contacting factories in Italy. To be successful, the sunglasses had to have the same Made in Italy quality that GFNY Apparel is famous for. There were some base requirements for conversations with factories. The factories had to be able to work with injection molding. A requirement for sport is that metal should not be a primary material, because of the dangers that poses in a crash for the face and brain. The injection molding would not only be more appropriate for sport use, but also be lighter. Some of the factories never replied, and some didn’t do injection molding. So, it was time to head to

New York City’s eyewear industry event, the event that put all the right people under the same roof for three days. Vision East Expo is where the who’s who of the eyewear industry gather to show new products, buy new products and learn what is new and trendsetting in the optic industry. This was an essential part of the process. Learning about how the market operates, understanding who the players are and knowing which path to choose to maintain the high standards of the GFNY brand, and the high expectations of GFNY riders and cyclists everywhere. Visiting the expo as a buyer, Lidia Fluhme was able to use this opportunity to meet manufacturers from all over the world, learn about their different approaches and start to formulate a plan for how the GFNY Sunglasses project would move forward. Talking with manufacturers, brands and middle people, there were several promising directions from some of the Asian manufacturers, particularly in Japan and Taiwan. There was also a conversation with an Italian manufacturer that were promising. The approaches were different, however, and so there were choices to be made. On the one hand the Japanese and Taiwanese manufacturers could have something in the market quickly. In time even, for the 2017 GFNY NYC World Championship. The downside to this direction, though, was that this would be a re-use of an existing model. Branding an existing frame would allow a fast speed to market, but would be a frame that was a maybe two years old, or older, and already produced under other brand names around the world. Lidia recalled the struggle with the decision, and how the final determination was made. “For the Italian approach, the design of the prototype would take three months, and then creating the mold would take another three months. It’s an involved process, but it’s the right process if you don’t want to bring just another generic $70 pair of sunglasses to the market. The market is flooded with these. This is not a market that we want to be in, and it’s not what the GFNY brand stands for. It always comes down to properly representing what GFNY stands for, and giving 100% of ourselves to quality. We want to do things

and we want to do them right now, so it’s tough to have patience about something when we are so excited about it.” The Italian custom design was not only the longer process, but also far more costly: the costs of creating the prototype and custom mold. To undertake the custom process, it was vital to understand the market, the audience, the design requirements and, finally, creating a trendsetting design, while still being elegant. On top of that, making sure to implement all of Lidia and Uli’s technical specifications for how the sunglasses should perform and which features they should have. While the decision felt right, there was a lot of anxiety and anticipation surrounding the time to market. The chosen factory was fully capable of providing an injection mold, but that would take six months and be a sizeable financial commitment. The final sunglasses would be at least a year away. While the Asian factories presented reasonable options, and very good quality, the GFNY “by cyclists for cyclists” approach demanded a higher attention to detail. THE ITALIAN PROCESS The Italian factory is located in the same area that most of the high-end eyewear designers are in, just outside Milan. The core of this factory’s business is high-end, trendy sunglasses for big brands. However, they had no experience with sport. Especially cycling. The upside was that they knew what the fashion trends were, and what would look good. In hearing the requirements, the designer immediately understood the delicate balance between form and function. He understood that the eyewear needed to be the gear that a cyclist would look forward to wearing on the bike, because of how they feel, how they look, and how they perform.

Let’s remember that sunglasses aren’t an easy product to design, no matter what they are being designed for. Something that needs to fit 90% of the world’s faces. The lens size needed to be inside a specified range. The nose pads needed to be adjustable to fit various nose bridge types. The sunglasses also needed to fit various head sizes, and also fit in various helmet vents, so they needed to have bendable ends. Uli explained that glasses for running, golfing, driving and fishing were not the same as something designed specifically for cycling. After indepth testing, it was an easy decision to make the GFNY Sunglasses with a frame. Sunglasses without frames were too flimsy, and the frames had to be at the top to provide a maximum field of vision to the rider. But while the sunglasses needed a frame, they also had to be very light. The lightness of the frame came from two factors: the thoughtful design of the frame shape and the material to be used: TR90, the lightest

engineered plastic in existence. The designer was completely tuned in to the requirements. While not a cyclist himself, he worked hard to make sure that he was meeting the requirements in the three design concepts that he presented. He provided front, side, and top views for each design concept. With the second concept being the clear favorite, there were some fine-tuning details and modifica-

tions that needed to be made before the next step. Having gotten those modifications in place, it was time to do a 3D print of the sunglasses. The 3D print was an ideal way to test the form and most of the function (with one notable exception – seeing). Uli’s perception of using the 3D model was that you had to find a way to imagine the next step and see past the prototype to what the potential in the shape and form were. “You have to have enough imagination to understand shape, and cut, and where it was positioned on the face, higher, lower, how it sat, how it wrapped around”, says Uli, “it wasn’t easy to visualize the final product based on the 3D print, but it was a necessary step to review the 3D print prior to making the mold.” With the 3D print reviewed and approved, the mold process began. Every wake up brought the mold completion another day closer. The preparation was well worth it, but the anticipation of the completed mold was a difficult amount of time to wait. Finally, the first samples were shipped, and it was time to test. Twelve samples were shipped, with different colors, different end-pieces, different nosepieces, different lens types and different lens shapes. It took many rides to work through the various options. Testing

FEATURES: ■ Ultra-light – weighing in at just 26.2 grams – the lightest frame cycling eyewear on the market ■ Largest field of vision while maintaining comfort ■ Outstanding transparency while providing the right level of UV protection ■ Made of TR90, the lightest injection molded plastic in existence on the road for what was working well, were the frames breathable, how did they do with more wind, with less wind, with sweat. Then testing the different end-pieces and nosepieces. And finally, testing the different lenses, did they allow enough airflow or not enough airflow behind the lens, and which style was, well, most flattering. Lidia and Uli were going on rides with pockets full with sunglasses, to test and compare several styles “side-by-side” during a ride. After all the decisions were made and final production began, it was time to finish the packaging materials: the case, the pouch, the cleaning cloth, the box and the technical brochure, fulfilling the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) standards. As part of the proprietary mold that GFNY developed, another requirement is also registering the sunglasses with the FDA and paying the substantial FDA registration fees. THE RESULTS Now generally available at the GFNY Online Store shop.gfny.com, the GFNY Sunglasses come in four colors (white, black, green, transparent-gray), four types of lens options (clear, mirrored, black and photochromic), and five styles (regular, NYC, Colombia, Mexico, Italy). You can select the frame color & lens type & design style combination that fits your style. The clear lenses will get it done in any light (super handy for winter, cloudy days, or low light conditions like nighttime riding or dense forests), while the black lens & black frame style provides more of a jet-setter look, the mirrored lenses provide that super-sporty feeling that so many of us get from cycling, and the photochromic lenses can take you from pre-dawn cycling into daylight or from afternoon cycling to after dusk. The Speed line is specifically made for cycling, while the casual line includes two models: Podium and Riviera. Both casual sunglass models were designed as an extension to your off-thebike GFNY cyclist identity. Sunglasses are such a personal item, especially for cyclists. The GFNY Sunglasses are designed specifically for the cycling specifications and lifestyle, and with the Be a Pro for a Day attention to detail.

■ New Country GFNY Speed styles are made of Rilsan, an ultra lightweight, high-performance, transparent plastic that is 58% bio-based. It combines GFNY style with an eco-friendly ethos. ■ Flexible and durable frames and strong polycarbonate lenses are resistant to cracks ■ Top ventilation panels provide special ventilation to prevent fogging ■ Bendable rubber ends conform to the shape of your head and comfortably keep the sunglasses in place ■ Rubber nose pads adjust to keep you comfortable ■ Tested for shock absorption in case of a crash, for your safety ■ Amazing style – Italian design ■ Italian Craftsmanship – 100% Made in Italy – Spettacolo The 2019 Country styles of GFNY Speed took the frames to the next level: the frames are made of 58% Biobased material made of castor bean oil, the most requested material on the market right now. Biobased plastics are made from renewable resources instead of non-renewable petroleum-based resources. Biobased materials reduce reliance on non-renewable petroleum and can help to reduce greenhouse gases by up to 35%.

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

SATURDAY, MAY 18

8AM-3PM

GFNY Welcome Zone & Café @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

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GFNY Welcome Zone & Café @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

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GFNY group ride with Gruppo Sportivo GFNY @ GFNY Welcome Zone

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GFNY group ride with Gruppo Sportivo GFNY @ GFNY Welcome Zone

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NYC Bike Expo @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

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Campagnolo GFNY World Championship mandatory race packet pickup @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

THURSDAY, MAY 16 8AM-3PM 9AM

12PM-7PM LAST ENTRY 6:30PM

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GFNY Welcome Zone & Café @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ GFNY group ride with Gruppo Sportivo GFNY and Special Guest Nelson Vails, Olympic Medalist & NYC Cycling Legend @ GFNY Welcome Zone NYC Bike Expo & Campagnolo GFNY World Championship mandatory race packet pickup @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

8:30AM 9AM 12AM-7PM LAST ENTRY 6:30PM

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GFNY BBQ & Beer Garden @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

SUNDAY, MAY 19 5AM

Opening of start area on lower level of George Washington Bridge (civil twilight 5:02am, sunrise 5:34am)

6:15AM

Closing of start area on lower level of George Washington Bridge

7AM

Start of Campagnolo GFNY World Championship and GFNY BEAR

GFNY Welcome Zone & Café @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

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Opening of GFNY Café & Fan Zone @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

GFNY group ride with NYC Velo East with Bill Ash @ NYC Velo East

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Winner of the Campagnolo GFNY World Championship expected

Group ride with Gruppo Sportivo GFNY @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

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Return transport from Bear Mountain for GFNY BEAR riders @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

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GFNY BBQ & Beer Garden @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

FRIDAY, MAY 17 8AM-3PM

LAST ENTRY 6:30PM

NYC Bike Expo & Campagnolo GFNY World Championship mandatory race packet pickup @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ GFNY BBQ & Beer Garden @ PIP Park, Fort Lee, NJ

To register for any & all of the race week happenings visit: GFNYRACEWEEK2019.EVENTBRITE.COM 61

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PACKET PICKUP + EXPO 1

In-person race packet pickup is mandatory, this is a Police requirement. Each participant must come in person to check-in and pick up their race materials.

I M P O R TA N T !

You must come to GFNY Registration either Thursday, Friday or Saturday ONLY. You must be at the expo before 6:30pm on Saturday, May 18 in order to be able to pick up your race packet. There is no registration or packet pickup on race day Sunday.

If you do not come to the expo during expo hours, you forfeit your registration and ability to take part in the event.

GETTING READY FOR REGISTRATION NYC Bike Expo is located in PIP Park in Fort Lee, NJ. The expo is the location for picking up your GFNY race materials: race numbers, timing chip, wristband, jersey and goodie bag. Plus the sponsor & exhibitor expo, and GFNY Shop.

Q: Can I bring my family and friends with me? The shuttle bus and the expo are free admission and open to the public. Yes, bring your family and friends! Q: What do I need to bring with me for registration? In order to check-in for the race, please bring a government-issued photo ID (driver license or passport). There is no need to print your registration confirmation.

EXPO HOURS THURS 5/16 @12pm-7pm FRI 5/17 @11am-7pm SAT 5/19 @9am-5pm Last entry 30 minutes prior to closing time. REGISTRATION HOURS THURS 5/16 @12pm-7pm FRI 5/17 @11am-7pm SAT 5/19 @9am-7pm Last entry 30 minutes prior to closing time. Arrival by Bike: via Hudson Terrace, you must park your bike in Mandatory Bike Parking Arrival by Personal Car: Parking at Fort Lee Municipal Lots: Guntzer and 95 Main St are the closest Arrival by Car Service: Ask your driver to drop you at 3000 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee Arrival by Shuttle Bus: The GFNY Shuttle Bus stops: 175th St NYC Subway, Fort Lee Parking lots Saturday Car Parking: Kim & Bae is generously offering their garage for expo parking on Saturday. Expo shuttle bus service operates during EXPO HOURS, Thursday-Saturday. The shuttle bus is free: $0. There is no schedule for the bus, it will operate on the Bus Route loop, with timing depending on traffic. The 5-mile loop can take 20 minutes during lower traffic times and up to 2 hours during afternoon rush hour gridlock. In cases of gridlock traffic on the bridge, plan to ride your bike or walk, it will be the fastest option. Unfortunately, traffic is out of our control. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk the 1.5 miles from 175th St Subway in Manhattan to the expo.

Q: I don’t like to wait. What is a good time to come to the expo, with the shortest wait? The expo is the busiest at opening. The expo is less busy after 1pm on all the days. Q: How do the jerseys fit? The GFNY jerseys are standard European/race cut, and therefore more fitted in the torso than typical American size. We suggest ordering 1-2 sizes larger if you usually wear American-cut jersey. Here is the size chart: http:// gfny.com/sizechart.jpg

Q: The waiver asks for my race number. How can I find out my race number before the expo? You will find out your race number at the expo. Q: Do I have to wear the wristband? Yes, wearing the wristband is mandatory. It will be attached to your wrist when you come to pick up your race packet at the expo and you must keep it on until you leave the Finish Village at the end of the event. Q: Can I buy the matching bib shorts and other GFNY apparel at the expo? Yes, we have a limited quantity of GFNY apparel and accessories available for purchase at the pre-race expo. The quantities are limited and sold on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you are worried about item availability, we recommend purchasing online in our online shop gfny.com/shop or coming to the expo early on Friday to have the greatest selection and size availability.

Q: Can I try on the race jersey? Yes, you will be able to try on your jersey for size at the fitting rooms. The jersey pickup booth is only for picking up the jerseys. Please don’t try on jerseys or ask to swap jerseys at the jersey pickup booth.

Q: My schedule changed and I can’t come to NYC. Can my friend pick up my goodie bag for me? Yes. Send an email to your friend, authorizing them to pick up your goodie bag, along with a copy of your photo ID. Then at the expo your friend can show the email and a copy of your ID at the check-in booth to pick up your goodie bag and jersey for you.

Q: What if the jersey size I selected doesn’t fit me? Can I exchange my jersey? We have a limited quantity of jerseys available for exchange. If you find the jersey you ordered is the wrong size, go to the JERSEY EXCHANGE stand and request the size you’re looking for. We may not have the exact size you need to swap to, but we’ll do our best to get a jersey size as close to your exchange size as possible.

Q: I’m flying in on Saturday night. Can my friend pick up my race packet for me? No. For security reasons, every participant has to be present at packet pickup on Friday or Saturday. If you cannot make it to the expo to pick up your race packet, you will forfeit taking part in the event. We recommend changing your flight to arrive in NYC to make it to the expo in time.

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REGISTRATION PROCESS (1) Race packets are organized by your race number. Check the board for your assigned race number. There will be tables with waivers. Please review the waiver, fill in your personal information and sign.

(3) Keep your race packet handy, next you will go to pick up your race jersey. The jersey is mandatory attire for the race. You will receive the jersey size that’s marked on your envelope, which is the size you selected during registration. After that,

(2) Bring your ID and signed waiver to the stand with your number to receive your race packet.

(4) you will receive your goodie bag.

The race packet includes: 1. Wristband, which will be attached to your wrist at packet pickup and must be kept on your wrist until the end of the race 2. Bike number plate with timing chip that you must attach to the front of your bike, and two zip ties 3. Bib number to attach to your jersey’s back pockets plus 4 safety pins 4. Bike number sticker 5. Bag check sticker 6. Profile sticker that you can attach to your bike’s top tube to keep track of your progress 7. Rider sticker 8. Standard-size clear bag that you can check-in on race morning. You’ll get it back at the finish. After you receive your packet, double check that all your personal information is correct. If you have any information changes like updating emergency contact info or changing your team name, please go to the DATA CHANGE / REGISTRATION stand (6).

(5) If you think you may need to change your jersey size, you cannot exchange at the jersey pickup stand, you will need to go to the JERSEY EXCHANGE stand. The Jersey Exchange stand is located about 100 meters after the jersey pickup stand. Next to Jersey Exchange, you will also have the chance to try on your jersey in fitting rooms with mirrors to double check if the size is correct for you. (7) If you have any race questions, stop by the INFORMATION stand and one of our knowledgeable GFNY Gruppo Sportivo ambassadors will be on hand to answer any and all questions. (8) Visit our expo to sign your name on the GFNY sign-in wall, take a My Goal Time photo and check out the NYC Bike Expo

REGISTRATION FAQs Q: Can you advise me how to purchase extra medical insurance? We strongly encourage any rider without a USAbased health insurance to purchase travel insurance and a one-day license from USA Cycling to assist with any potential expenses incurred during your trip or during the event. TRAVEL INSURANCE: Contact the travel agent or website where you booked your flight or contact your credit card company that you booked your trip with. Travel insurance can cost under $100 but provides you an insurance policy for your trip, and a variety of services should you need them. Check the terms of the insurance policy to know exactly what is covered. ONE-DAY LICENSE: GFNY is a sanctioned event under USA Cycling, the national cycling federation. USA Cycling offers one-day and 12-month medical insurance options. Purchasing this extra insurance is optional, but we strongly encourage purchasing it for every rider without US-based health insurance or riders seeking additional medical coverage for the event. HOW TO BUY A ONE-DAY LICENSE: USA Cycling has a stand in the Expo tent. You will receive the form to fill out and pay $10 (cash or credit card) when you visit the USA Cycling booth.

If you have any questions about the optional 1-day and 12-month accident medical insurance, please email USA Cycling’s Member Services membership@usacycling.org. Q: Do I need to provide a medical certificate? No, you don’t need to submit a medical certificate, but we recommend getting a regular annual checkup by a doctor. Q: It looks like the way we are asked to mount the plate is very un-aerodynamic. Can I attach it a different way? No, you are required to mount the bike plate to the front of your bike. The positioning of the number plate centered at the handle bar is mandatory because it has to be visible to police and security personnel. While it is not helping aerodynamics, keep in mind that it’s in front of the rider’s core and GFNY is not a track TT so please don’t overthink it. At the end of the day, it’s the same for everyone.

Q: Can I wear my own jersey during the race? No, the official GFNY race jersey is mandatory attire for the race. It is a police requirement for all participants to wear the official race jersey to be easily identifiable by officials while on the course. Q: I registered for GFNY but I haven’t decided which distance. When do I have to decide by? A: You can transfer your GFNY BEAR 50 registration to GFNY 100 or vice versa at no extra cost until 21 days before the race. Please log into your gfny. cc account to update your ticket with the distance selection. Q: Are triathlon bikes or aero bars allowed? Triathlon bikes are NOT allowed. Aero bars are NOT allowed. If you have a road bike with aero bars attached, you must remove the aero bars. If you only own a triathlon bike, you will need to ride GFNY on another bike (borrowed or rented road bike, hybrid bike, mountain bike).

GFNY WELCOME ZONE & CAFÉ GFNY week kicks off on May 15 with the GFNY Welcome Zone experience at PIP Park in Fort Lee, NJ. The GFNY Welcome Zone offers riders another way to connect with GFNY, other GFNY riders and their families and friends. CAFÉ: A Café with water, Café de GFNY coffee, tea, bagels, muffins, bananas, beverages, music, bike racks, restrooms, jumbo screen. MECHANICAL SERVICE: Tenafly Bicycle Workshop will be at the GFNY Welcome Zone Wednesday-Saturday to assist with any of your pre-race bike maintenance needs. Send a WhatsApp for any special requests or to schedule an appointment. Shop: 201-5689372 / WhatsApp: +1-310-666-3955. GROUP RIDES: Check facebook.com/groups/gfnyclub for detailed information about the daily Group Rides departing at 9am that cover parts of the race course.

PIP PARK IN FORT LEE, NJ

WEDNESDAY, 5/15 THURSDAY, 5/16 FRIDAY, 5/17 SATURDAY, 5/18

8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm

RULES

9TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CAMPAGNOLO GFNY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ON MAY 19, 2019

1. GFNY is a cycling event where riders are individually timed. 2. Entry 2.1. The entry to GFNY is open to riders aged 18 or older. GFNY has the sole discretion over entry numbers and cut off dates. 2.2. Riders who are serving a ban by a federation for a doping violation will be refused. Riders who have served their ban are allowed to ride in the event but will neither be timed nor be in the results and will start at the back. 2.3. Each rider has to ensure that his/her health condition is sufficient for the event. 2.4. Each rider is responsible for having sufficient insurance coverage. 2.5. Entries are not refundable, transferrable or deferrable. No rider shall be entitled to an entry fee refund in case of disqualification. 2.6. GFNY reserves the right, in its sole and complete discretion, to deny entry, to revoke the entry application of any applicant at any time, and/or to disqualify any individual from the Event. 3. Equipment 3.1. Bike: any technically serviceable roadworthy bicycle is permitted. The following are not permitted: triathlon bikes, time trial bikes, triathlon/aero bars, tandems, e-bikes, prone bicycles, recumbent bikes and bicycles with chair seating (except for para-athletes), penny farthings or mono cycles. Unsafe bikes can be banned at any time during the event. 3.2. Helmets must be worn by all riders at all times and have to be securely fastened with a chinstrap at all times while riding. 3.3. Jersey: the official event jersey of the respective year must be worn at all times. No exceptions. Wearing a different jersey will lead to a severe time penalty or disqualification. 3.4. Bike number: the number plate with the chip

timing strips on the back must be attached to the handlebar and be clearly visible from the front at all times. Any alteration of the number will lead to a time penalty or disqualification or the timing chips may not work properly. 3.5. Jersey number: the jersey number must be worn on the jersey pockets, attached by safety pins. Any wrong positioning or alteration of the number can lead to a time penalty or disqualification. 3.6. Wrist band: the wrist band must be worn at all times during the event. 3.7. Riders have to carry at least one spare tube and a functioning pump or CO2 cartridge. 3.8. The use of headphones will lead to timing penalty or immediate disqualification. 4. Start 4.1. The start is at 7am on George Washington Bridge, lower level, outbound lanes. Entry to the start area is only from the designated ramp on the NYC side of the bridge. Riders without their GFNY jerseys, bike number, jersey number, helmet and wristband at the checkpoint will be refused access to the start area. 4.2. The starting corrals close at 6.25am. If a rider is late, he/she will not be able to cross George Washington Bridge on the road or be eligible for competition. 4.3. Start order: (1) VIP: Returning champions from the previous year (overall, age groups), guests (2) Competitive corrals (2.1) Top 20% of each age group of the previous GFNY World Championship and all GFNY Regional Championships. Top 10% of all other GFNY World events since the previous GFNY World Championship. (2.2) Licensed racers in several corrals according to their ranking.

Minimum requirement: active Pro, Cat 1-3 Men (-39), Cat 1 Masters (40+) Men, Cat 1 Women and their international equivalent. GFNY reserves the right to limit the front corral to qualifiers at GFNY World events if there are space constraints. Race corral requests may not be honored after April 15. (3.) Special corral (3.1) Riders with bikes fully equipped with Campagnolo components and wheels. (3.2) Official finishers of a GFNY Stage Race (4.) General GF riders according to their age group (younger to older) (5.) GFNY Bear riders (6.) Challenged athletes with hand cycles Riders have to start in their designated corral. Riders are allowed to start in a corral further back than their designated corral. If a rider attempts to get in a corral further ahead than allocated he/she will be put in the last corral or disqualified. 5. Competition 5.1. All riders are timed by chip timing from start to finish. Overall rankings are determined by gun time. Age group rankings are determined by net (chip) time. Only riders who complete the full GFNY course are eligible for competition ranking and prizes. GFNY reserves the right, in its sole and complete discretion, to change the rules if deemed appropriate. 5.2. Categories: Category is determined by riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age on December 31. 1. overall m/f 2. 18-39 m/f 3. 40-44 m/f 4. 45-49 m/f 5. 50-54 m/f 6. 55-59 m/f 7. 60-64 m/f 8. 65+ f

9. 65-69 m 10. 70-74 m 11. 75+ m 12. under 90 him and her: times of a mixed gender team added. Riders have to be within 30 seconds at each checkpoint. Outside assistance between teammates is permitted and encouraged. No devices to push or drag are allowed. 13. 90 and over him and her: times of a mixed gender team added. Riders have to be within 30 seconds at each checkpoint. Outside assistance between teammates is permitted and encouraged. No devices to push or drag are allowed. 14. Team of four (any gender): times of the fastest four riders of a team added. 5.3. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each category. Distribution of the prizes is at the sole discretion of GFNY. Prizes not picked up at the awards will be distributed to other riders. Prizes will not be shipped or handed to anyone but the winner. 5.4. All protests concerning the order of finish shall be examined and resolved by the chief judge, whose decision is final and without appeal. It is the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to familiarize himself/ herself with the rules of the event and the course before the start. Taking alternate routes or cutting the course short leads to disqualification from the current competition and to a ban at future GFNY. 6. Abuse 6.1. No rider may be disrespectful toward race directors, officials, staff, riders, volunteers or spectators. 6.2. No rider may use foul or abusive language during GFNY. 6.3. No rider may assault (an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another) or do battery (any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another) to anyone connected with

GFNY (including but not limited to riders, spectators, public officials, volunteers, staff, etc.). 6.4. Any of the above will lead to disqualification and a lifelong ban for Gran Fondo New York Inc. events (including but not limited to GFNY World events). 7. Conduct 7.1. Cyclists have to obey all laws of the road including traffic lights and stop signs unless overwritten by police. Violators may be ticketed by local law enforcement and/or disqualified and removed from the event. 7.2. No rider may make an abrupt motion so as to interfere with the forward progress of another rider, either intentionally or by accident. 7.3. Any rider who appears to present a danger to the other riders may be disqualified by GFNY either before, during, or after the event. 7.4. Pushing or pulling or any other physical assistance among riders is prohibited in all categories except the Him and Her categories where pushing or pulling is encouraged. 7.5. No outside assistance is allowed (incl. but not limited to team cars, personal support cars handing in supplies from roadside). 7.6. If a rider is laying on the ground and is visibly in difficulty, any following rider has to stop and help unless there are already at least three people helping. You may continue if a) the victim is fine or b) medical personnel has arrived. Help others, you may need help one day. 7.7. Any misconduct with respect to the above can lead to disqualification and a lifelong ban at Gran Fondo New York Inc. events (including but not limited to GFNY World events). 8. Environment GFNY is committed to protecting the environment. Any discarding of trash or food outside the designated trash receptacles at the aid stations or â&#x20AC;&#x153;eco

zonesâ&#x20AC;? is prohibited and can lead to a time penalty, disqualification or lifelong ban at Gran Fondo New York. Any urinating in public is prohibited and can lead to disqualification, ticketing by local law enforcement or a lifelong ban at Gran Fondo New York Inc. events (including but not limited to GFNY World events). 9. Performance Enhancing Drugs 9.1 GFNY is committed to a drug free sport. Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED) are prohibited in preparation for and during GFNY. GFNY reserves the right to enforce doping controls before, during and after the event. 9.2 Any violation of World Anti Doping Association (WADA) rules will lead to disqualification, reclaim of prizes and a lifelong ban at Gran Fondo New York, Inc. events (including but not limited to GFNY World events). GFNY shares positive doping controls with other event organizations as well as the public at large if a rule violation has been determined. 9.3 If a rider declines to be tested, he/she will be banned. 9.4 A Rider who tests positive at GFNY will have to reimburse the cost of the doping control. Furthermore, such rider has to reimburse GFNY for any damages to its reputation that are a consequence of his/her positive doping control. If the rider is part of a team participating at GFNY, the team can be held liable for this damage. 10. Acceptance of Risk All those who ride and compete under these rules do so at their own risk. No liability shall attach to GFNY or any of its officials with respect to any loss or injury sustained or caused by anyone competing or riding in GFNY. 11. Rule Changes Rules can be altered if deemed necessary at sole discretion of GFNY.

CODE OF CONDUCT

KEEP THESE RULES IN MIND IN ORDER TO AVOID TIME PENALTIES OR DISQUALIFICATION

OFFICIAL JERSEY & WRISTBAND You must wear the official race jersey and wristband

RIGHT LANE RULE

You must ride on the right hand side of the road at all times, ESPECIALLY AT BEAR MOUNTAIN.

OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE Do no accept outside assistance at any place other than the official feed zones or from rolling neutral race support. It’s unfair to your fellow riders.

HEADPHONES Don’t wear headphones. No exceptions. We want you to be aware of your surroundings.

RIDE THE COURSE Ride on the route marked by GFNY. We have several checkpoints along the route to verify that you are completing the designated course. RESPECT Be courteous and respectful to your fellow riders, volunteers, spectators and staff – thank you! FIRST AID If a rider is lying on the ground and is visibly in difficulty, stop and help unless there are already at least three people helping. You can continue if a) the victim is fine or b) medical personnel have arrived. Help others, you may need help one day!

URINATION Please utilize the designated toilets. Do not pollute private or public land.

TRASH Please do not pollute the environment. Your GFNY jersey has a pocket at each side for your trash. There are five ECO ZONES along the course with large trashcans for disposal on the fly.

OBEY POLICE INSTRUCTIONS Worse than being disqualified, disobeying direct police instructions may carry bigger consequences like fines, tickets or even a ride to the police station. Police are working for your safety during the whole event. If a police officer tells you instructions, which are likely for your own safety, you must obey Police instructions.

IDEAL GEAR The Campagnolo GFNY World Championship is a one-day race that not only has a challenging course but also can present challenging weather conditions. Temperatures can range from 40F/5C at sunrise on the George Washington Bridge to 85F/30C in the afternoon at the finish.

While seven of eight editions of GFNY were held in good racing weather, the 2013 edition will long be remembered as extra tough due to unseasonably cold temperatures and relentless rain.

BEAR MOUNTAIN DESCENT ■ Vest/Jacket? Optional ■ Cycling Cap? Optional

RAMAPO ■ Warm day? Lower the zipper on your Jersey

FINISH ■ Zip up your jersey for the Pro look

We’ve created this guide to help you prepare for the big day. Proper clothing is a deciding factor when it comes to your race day experience and safety. Smart apparel choices will make the day unforgettable for the right reasons.

GFNY’s motto BE A PRO FOR A DAY also applies to GFNY clothing: we are not taking shortcuts when it comes to materials and fit. You will be wearing the same quality apparel as a professional cyclist.

BEAR MOUNTAIN CLIMB ■ Vest/Jacket? Remove ■ Headgear? Remove

ALPINE HILL ■ Vest/Jacket? Open zipper ■ Arm warmers? Consider rolling down

Palisades PALISADES Credit CREDIT Union UNION Park PARK

GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE – THE START ■ Dry? Stash away jacket/vest in jersey pocket ■ Rain? Keep it on ■ Chilly? Keep it on

GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE –THE WAIT ■ GFNY Wind Jacket ■ GFNY Vest ■ GFNY Arm Warmers

RIDING TO THE START AT 4.30AM ■ GFNY Headgear ■ GFNY Spring Gloves ■ GFNY Cover Socks ■ GFNY Base Layer

CATEGORIES

▲ OVERALL WINNER The female and male overall winners celebrate with the official Campagnolo GFNY World Championship Winner Trophy. The names of all winners over the years are engraved on it. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION The age groups are: 18-39 male/female 40-44 m/f 45-49 m/f 50-54 m/f 55-59 m/f 60-64 m/f 65+ f 65-69 m 70-74 m 75+ m

▲ CHAMPION’S JERSEY Overall winners, age group champions, all members of the wining 4-person team and the members of the winning him&her teams receive the Champion’s Jersey.

▲ TEAM COMPETITION Individuals can register as members of a team to take part in the GFNY Team Competition. • The four fastest times from a team will be added and ranked to determine the fastest team. • All team member splits are totaled and ranked. • The podium 4-person teams will be awarded prizes. • All members of a Cycling Team are eligible for individual age group prizes.

▲ HIM&HER CATEGORY A female and male rider have to cross the finish line within thirty seconds of each other. Because it’s tough to find two riders of the same ability and fitness, pushing, pulling, dragging, encouraging, shouting and any other means of working together is allowed. The Him+Her team competion consists of two age categories: • sub-90 and • 90+ years old combined. Members of a Him+Her team are not eligible for individual age group prizes because rider assistance among team members is permitted.

GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE WORLD’S MOST SPECTACULAR CYCLING RACE START

NYC START AREA

GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE

CORRALS

NJ START AREA

RACE COURSE START

The George Washington Bridge has the greatest vehicular capacity of any bridge in the world. It carries approximately 106 million vehicles per year, making it the world’s busiest bridge. GFNY closes the entire lower level of the world’s busiest bridge to cars and offers you a once-in-a-lifetime experience of riding across from Manhattan to New Jersey on a car-free road. The NYC and NJ Start Areas open at 4:30am. The Start Corrals open at 5am. We recommend getting to the start area between 4:30am-5:15am. This will give you ample time to use the toilet, check in your bag, go through security and get into your corral before the access to the bridge and corrals close at 6:15am.

I M P O R TA N T ! Make sure you’re wearing your mandatory race jersey, bike plate, bib number and wristband. You will not be allowed on the bridge without them. Security is tight at the GWB.

GETTING TO THE START FROM NYC ACCESS TO THE GFNY START LINE FROM NYC TAKES PLACE FROM 165TH ST & RIVERSIDE DRIVE. RIDE NORTHBOUND ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE. BEAR RIGHT AT ALL TIMES TO GET TO THE START CIRCLE AND CORRALS. PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

The fastest and most comfortable way to get to the start is by private transportation like taxi or car service. For groups of 5 or more, we recommend to book a Mercedes Sprinter or Mini Bus.

DROP-OFF POINTS From the south: on Riverside Drive, at approx. 160th St - 162nd St From the east & north: 165th St & Aubudon Avenue BY BIKE

If you’re coming from upper Manhattan, you can use the West Side Highway bike path and follow the below map. We don’t recommend riding your bike to the start from midtown, it’s over 10km/6-miles. Bike northbound along West Side Highway Bike Path, make a right at 158th St (There is a metal swinging gate there). You will ride under an overpass, then you’ll see a traffic light. At the light, make a left and go up a slight incline. You’ll then come to a stop sign (sign says 158th St), make a right at that stop sign. Make the first left turn, a 120-degree left turn onto Riverside Drive. Ride straight on Riverside Drive to 165th St, then onwards to access the start corrals. Bear right at all times.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

The closest subway stop is 168th Street on the A and C trains. NOTE: The 1 train will not stop at 168th Street from Jan 1, 2019 to Jan 2020. If you are taking the 1 train, exit the train at 157th St stop. You don’t need a bike permit to bring your bike on the NYC subway. You can try to fit your bike through the turnstile, but most common way to enter the subway with your bike is going to the agent, having them watch you swipe your MetroCard and turn the turnstile, then they’ll release the emergency gate so you can walk though with your bike. Check http://mta.info for any weekend service advisories for A, C and 1 trains. Exit the train and ride to 165th St & Riverside to get to the start corrals. Bear right at all times.

PARKING IN NYC

There is limited curbside street parking in the area, check the signs for any parking details, length of stay maximum, and if there are any parking fees at the specific spot you’re looking at. There are many parking garages with abundant parking spaces. Here are a few websites that list area parking garages. Be sure to check the opening hours of the garages, some aren’t open 24/7. Ride from your parking garage along Fort Washington Avenue or Haven Avenue to 165th Street. Make a right onto Riverside Drive and ride northbound on Riverside Drive to access the start corrals. Bear right at all times.

TOILETS

EMS MECHANIC

ALWAYS BEAR RIGHT

BAG CHECK

NO DROP-OFFS

A C SUBWAY

DROP-OFF

1 SUBWAY WEST SIDE HIGHWAY BIKE PATH

GETTING TO THE START FROM NJ ACCESS TO THE GFNY START LINE FROM NJ TAKES PLACE FROM THE LOWER PARKING LOT OF GWB HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, 220 BRUCE REYNOLDS BLVD, FORT LEE, NJ.

PARKING IN FORT LEE

The Fort Lee Parking Authority has several parking lot options for GFNY riders. Please review the list of parking lot locations here: https://www.fortleenj.org/393/Parking-Lot-Locations The largest and most convenient parking lot is the Guntzer Parking lot. It will be open for GFNY. Anyone parking in the newly constructed parking lot and garage building will have to pay to park. The garage will be a flat fee $5 for the day. Anyone parking outside in the lot will have to pay at the pay stations.

DROP-OFF

For any family or friends dropping you off, use Central Avenue & Hudson Street, Fort Lee in your GPS. Drop-off area is on Central Ave, between Lemoine Ave & Park Ave. From there, make a right onto Lemoine Ave, left onto Bruce Reynolds Blvd, ride past the GWB Headquarters building, and make the first left before you pass the SouthPole building, onto the Fort Lee Municipal Parking Road. You will see the start area entrance 100ft down the hill, on the left.

FROM DOUBLE TREE FORT LEE & HOLIDAY INN FORT LEE

For cyclists staying at GFNY Official hotels Holiday Inn Fort Lee (H9) and Double Tree Fort Lee (H4): the Fort Lee Police Department will offer a police escort to the NJ start area. Please ask the front desk of your hotel about the time of departure for the police escort. Please be punctual for the escort. There will be just one departure time for the escort. If you miss the police escort, you should drive to nearby Fort Lee parking lots, it’s not possible to ride your bike on Route 4, it’s a busy highway.

A MESSAGE FROM FORT LEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

We will provide a police escort from Holiday Inn Fort Lee, make a brief stop to collect riders from the Double Tree Fort Lee, continue up the hill, ending at the GWB NJ start access point. For riders who want to be part of the escort, punctuality is very important, because as we know, Port Authority Police are not tolerant of tardiness.

ENTRANCE

EMS

MECHANIC BAG CHECK TOILETS PARKING

PARKING

DROP-OFF

RACE MORNING FAQs

Q: Will GFNY’s official hotels have shuttles for cyclists from the hotels to the bridge? No. The GFNY hotels do not offer shuttle service to the start. You can ride your bike, take public transportation or get a ride from family or a car service. For cyclists coming from our NYC official hotels, we recommend that you take the A & C trains to 168th Street and 1 train to 157th St and ride your bike from the subway to the start. Alternatively, you can book a car service to drive you to the Riverside Drive drop-off point. Q: Where should I get dropped off? You cannot get dropped off on 165th Street & Riverside Drive. This is the access road for the cyclists to get onto the bridge and there is a lot of congestion here. If your vehicle stops near 165th St & Riverside, it will be ticketed by Police. DESIGNATED DROP OFF LOCATIONS NYC 1: Riverside Drive at approx. 160th St – 162nd St NYC 2: Along Audubon Avenue and 165th Street NJ: On Central Ave, between Lemoine Ave & Park Ave Q: Will there be signage directing me how to get to the start? While we have ample signage along the race course, but we are not permitted to post signage for race morning. But there are volunteers wearing GFNY t-shirts and they will have GFNY flags. We recommend that you look at the maps we provide in this guide and get familiar with your route to the start. Be ready that there will be thousands of other riders in their GFNY jerseys 82

riding to the start and likely using the same roads as you. Q: What services are available at the start area on the George Washington Bridge? Both the NYC and NJ start areas have: bag check, toilets, mechanical service and medical service. BAG CHECK: There is a separate bag drop for GFNY BEAR 50 and GFNY 100 in NYC and in NJ. Make sure to drop your bag at the right truck because the GFNY BEAR 50 bag check truck is taking the bags to Bear Mountain and the GFNY 100 bag check truck is taking the bags to Fort Lee. TOILETS: This is your last chance to use a toilet until Mile 11. There are ample toilets at the NYC and NJ start areas, the wait is short. Bike racks are nearby so your friends don’t have to hold your bike. MECHANICAL SERVICE: We strongly recommend traveling with your floor pump, getting a full tune-up and new tires to avoid mechanical problems on race day. MEDICAL SERVICE: EMS is stationed in both the NYC and NJ start areas. After you leave the Start Areas, you will then proceed to security and get into the start corrals. Once you pass security, you will proceed forward until you see the corral entrance that has your corresponding bib number. Please help us keep the start area clean by depositing trash in the bags tied to the barricades lining the start corrals. The start line is at the halfway point on the bridge. Your timing chip will not begin counting your race time until your chip crosses the start line timing mat.

Q: I want to use the toilet just before the start, what are my options? There are no toilets on the bridge. Your last chance for the toilets was in the NYC & NJ Start Areas, which has over 50 toilets and short wait times. Please limit your fluid intake on race morning. Be ready that your first chance for toilets after the Start Area is at mile 11. Q: We are part of a group, can we start together? You can always move further back if you want to start with a friend but not further ahead. If there are several members in your group, the person with the lower bib number can move to a corral further back. Everyone has to line up in the corral of the group member with the highest number. You also have the option to update your ticket (until 21 days before the race) by logging onto gfny.cc and select to start in the Group Corral (race numbers 3000-4000) and start together. We recommend that on race day you take advantage of riding in the world’s most international peloton. Challenge yourself and work with whoever is riding at your level, and maybe make new cycling friends along the way. Then at the GFNY Pasta Party at the Finish Village, you can regroup with your teammates to relive your day and share the war stories. Q: There are joints on the bridge, I’m worried that I’ll crash. The joints are covered by GWB facility crews hours before the riders arrive. Actually, the George Washington Bridge undergoes a major transformation from the World’s Busiest Bridge to the Host of the GFNY World Championship Start Line. Dozens of crews work in unison for 4 hours on closing various ramps

Plan how you will be getting to the Start Area. Have a back-up plan. Once you arrive to the Start Area, keep in mind that using the restroom, going to bag check and mechanical stations and later going through security and into your corral can take up to 45 minutes. Port Authority Police close access to the bridge from NYC and NJ at 6:15am. Corrals close at 6:25am. If you arrive to the Start Area 5:30am6:15am (late arrival), you will be able to access the start corrals. But, you not make it past the whole Start Area and security check by 6:25am. If you don’t pass security and arrive to the corral access by 6:25am, you will find the corrals closed. You will be starting from the last corral.

and posting detours to reroute vehicular traffic away from the lower level. GFNY crews begin GWB prep at 11pm and work through the night to be ready to open the corrals by 5am. Q: Do you have advice for race morning? Advice from Lidia: 1. Moderate your fluid intake on race morning. If you drink a lot, you will also have to pee a lot. 2. Keep your coffee intake minimal in the morning; you will already feel a bit jittery from the adrenaline and nerves. Coffee will also make you pee even more. 3. My goal is to not stop for bathroom breaks during the race. So before a race, I drink almost nothing the morning of the race, and once the race starts, I drink to quench my thirst. 4. Between getting to the bridge, getting into the corrals and waiting for the start, the whole process can be up to 2 hours. Eat a sufficient breakfast to get you through the morning. Bring race nutrition with you because the first aid station isn’t until mile 17 in Piermont. 5. It’s very likely that you will need a wind jacket while waiting for the start on the GWB. We recommend packing your cycling wind jacket in your jersey pockets for the race. The river valley

you are waiting in on the bridge acts as a wind funnel. But on days when they predict hot weather, a cycling vest should be sufficient. Check the weather and err on the side of caution. 6. As you get ready for the start (under 5 minutes to start), you can pack away some of your clothing in your pockets because you’ll warm up as soon as you start cycling. 7. Do not stop for anything in the first 4 miles of the race. These roads are closed for a short period of time to allow cyclists a closed road off the bridge. Immediately after the cyclists are off the bridge and off the road, the road reopens. If you pull over for a stop and stay behind as the peloton passes, the road will reopen and you may be stuck riding against traffic on an open roadway. If you have a mechanical in the first 4 miles, you will be picked up by a GFNY van and driven until mile 4 where you can address your mechanical in safety. Q: What time should I get to the start area? We recommend arriving to either the NYC or the NJ Start Area between 4:30am and 5:15am. Do not arrive later than 5:30am. Plan how long it will take you between leaving your home / hotel to arrive to the Start Area.

Q: What do I do in case I miss the 6:15am Start Area closure? Unfortunately, if you arrive later than the 6:15am Start Area closure, Port Authority Police will not allow you onto the bridge and you will miss the official start of the race. You will not be timed and will not be considered an official finisher of the race. However, you can still take part in the event - make sure that you have your GFNY race jersey, bike plate and wristband on (your GFNY participant identification). Although you will not get timed or ranked, you will have access to the race course, aid stations and Pasta Party with your GFNY participant identification. Coming from NYC: Ride your bike over the GWB bike path on the upper level. Proceed to 220 Bruce Reynolds Blvd (GWB Headquarters), upper parking lot. The race course travels past there. You will be stationed there in a Late Arrivals corral and will be able to join the race from there. Coming from NJ: Ride your bike to 220 Bruce Reynolds Blvd (GWB Headquarters), upper parking lot. The race course travels past there. You will be stationed there in a Late Arrivals corral and will be able to join the race from there.

I M P O R TA N T ! The start corrals are located on the westbound / outbound lower level lanes of GWB. There is no access to the other (eastbound / inbound) side of the bridge. The nets between the two roadways are meant to collect light debris, there are tears in the nets and the nets aren’t certified for humans. They may rip. You cannot walk on the walkways or nets. The other roadway also has joints that aren’t covered and your bike wheel will get stuck,

don’t try to ride there. Also, emergency vehicles traveling at high speeds utilize the other roadway and do not expect any riders to be in those lanes. There is no safe way to utilize the other (eastbound / inbound) side of the bridge, DO NOT ATTEMPT IT. Any attempts will result in ticketing or detainment by police, for your own safety. You must adhere to any orders from Police – they are for your safety.

DURING THE RACE

Q: What is the time cutoff for the GFNY BEAR 50 and GFNY 100? Q: Is there a minimum pace that I have to maintain? Can I ride at my own pace? You must maintain at least a 10mph / 16kph average speed to be recognized as an official finisher. This includes any stops you make along the course or at the aid stations. There is also one hard cutoff on the course. If you cannot make this cutoff, you will not be able to continue the event. YOU MUST ARRIVE TO THE BASE OF PERKINS DRIVE (HALF WAY POINT UP BEAR MOUNTAIN) BEFORE 11:40AM. If you reach Perkins Drive at 11:40am or later, you will be routed to the shuttle buses and be driven to Fort Lee. You will not be able to continue riding up to the top of Bear Mountain. This is a requirement made by Bear Mountain State Park officials. For example: if you start at the rear of the field, where the GFNY BEAR 50 riders are staged, it can take you 15-20 minutes to cross the start line – because other riders are staged ahead on GWB and have to get rolling ahead of you. The 11:40am cutoff means that you have 4h20m to complete 43 miles / 70km, which is a 10mph / 16kph average speed. The riders who have not been successful in reaching this cutoff in past years are people who made excessively long stops at the aid stations 1 and 2. If you are worried about making it to the finish line, either GFNY BEAR 50’s finish line at the top of Bear Mountain or GFNY 100’s finish line in Fort Lee, before the cutoff, we recommend making your aid station stops as quick as possible and not stopping along the course – to keep making continuous forward progress.

Q: If I can’t continue riding, can a van pick me up and take me to the finish line in Fort Lee? Yes. There are two options, one will get you back to Fort Lee faster, one will take a longer time. If you’re starting to feel like you’re not strong enough to finish, we recommend that you ride to the nearest aid station and stop your race there. Each aid station has buses that can take riders back to Fort Lee. Plus, the aid station also provides the benefit of having food, hydration and toilets that you can utilize while you await the departure of the bus. Ending your race at the aid station is the faster and more comfortable option. If you’re on the course (between aid stations) and cannot continue riding, we have shuttle vans that can pick you up. Call the GFNY HQ hotline phone number on your wristband and we will dispatch a race vehicle to come pick you up. Provide the dispatcher with the mile number on the course or intersection where you are so our van drivers can easily find you. GFNY vans are driving along the course and they can pick you up, but they will only drive you to the nearest aid station. From there, you will board a bus that will take you to Fort Lee. For riders who end their day after Bear Mountain, but before crossing the finish line in Fort Lee, your result will be automatically categorized into the GFNY Bear 50 category, and you will be considered a GFNY Bear finisher. You can still obtain a medal in Fort Lee, at the GFNY Finish Village.

Q: Do participants of GFNY BEAR 50 and GFNY 100 receive a medal? Yes, finishers of GFNY BEAR 50 and GFNY 100 all receive a medal. Finishers of GFNY Bear receive the medal at the top of Bear Mountain. The medal handout is immediately after you cross the timing mat at the top of Bear. Finishers of GFNY 100 will receive their medal at the GFNY Finish Village in Fort Lee. Q: What should I do in case of emergency? If you are involved in or witness a bike crash or another emergency, CALL 911. Based on the cell phone tower you are closest to, you will be routed to the closest EMS dispatch center. The dispatch center will ask for the emergency and your location and will route your call accordingly. All local EMS ambulances are on the course and can react at a moment’s notice.

Q: What should I do if I have minor road rash to clean but it’s not a life-threatening injury? At each aid station and at the GFNY Finish Village in Fort Lee, there are ambulances stationed that will be able to assist you. - If you have a crash and you can keep riding, the fastest option will be for you to ride your bike to the closest / next aid station to be assisted by the ambulance located at the aid station. - If you have a crash that is not serious and does not require an ambulance to drive you to the hospital, but you cannot keep riding, call the GFNY HQ phone number on your wristband. GFNY HQ will dispatch a van to your location to pick you up and take you to the closest aid station to get help by that ambulance. Each aid station has mechanical assistance, if your bike is having a problem, there will be a mechanic available at the aid station to help you with your bike. Note that you will have to wait for the van to pick you up and our vans cannot attend to every rider immediately.

Q: What should I do if I have a mechanical problem? Bring 2 spare tubes, tire levers and a pump with you to be self-sufficient in case you get a flat. Also bring cash and credit card with you to be able to purchase any equipment (tubes, air cartridges, tires, chain, etc) if you have any larger mechanical on race day. START: Campagnolo mechanics will be at the start area in case you need assistance with a mechanical problem on race morning. COURSE: Campagnolo is also offering rolling mechanical support along the GFNY course. AID STATIONS: A GFNY partner bike shop is offering mechanical service at every aid station. The fastest way to get mechanical support, if you can keep riding, is to ride to the closest / next aid station. If you are between aid stations, call the GFNY HQ number on your wristband with your problem and location and we will dispatch Campagnolo to assist you. Note that Campagnolo cannot attend to every rider immediately, so some wait time will be involved. Only Campagnolo vehicles & motorbikes are staffed by mechanics. GFNY vans are operated by drivers who are not mechanics.

Q: There were photographers on the course taking my picture, how do I buy my race pictures? The world’s best participant photo company, Sportograf, is on the course taking your race photos. Follow this link and enter your race number to find your photos: http://www.sportograf. com/en/shop/event/5035 Q: How does the team competition work? The four fastest times from a team will be added and ranked to determine the fastest team. If your team has 8 members or more, your team will be broken out as follows: fastest 4 members will be “Your Team Name A”, the next 4 fastest members will be “Your Team Name B”, etc, in the team results. Q: I want to avoid disqualification. What are the rules that I should abide by? The full event rules can be found here: gfny. com/rules Please also refer to GFNY’s Code of Conduct in this magazine.

Q: I heard that USAC now awards upgrade points for Gran Fondos. How does that work? Participation in USA Cycling-sanctioned Gran Fondos, including GFNY, now counts towards certain USA Cycling upgrades. Category 5 riders may include up to three USAC-sanctioned Gran Fondos when submitting an upgrade request through their USA Cycling account. USAC license numbers are not collected or tracked by the event, you will have to include a copy of your results from the event for verification.

FINISH OF GFNY BEAR

50 MILES AT BEAR MOUNTAIN

Q: What is the time cutoff for the GFNY BEAR 50? YOU MUST ARRIVE TO THE BASE OF PERKINS DRIVE (HALF WAY POINT UP BEAR MOUNTAIN) BEFORE 11:40AM. If you reach Perkins Drive at 11:40am or later, you will be routed to the shuttle buses and be driven to Fort Lee. You will not be able to ride to the top of Bear Mountain. Q: What is available at the finish of GFNY BEAR 50? GFNY BEAR 50 finishes at the top of Bear Mountain. When you reach the top of the mountain, you’ll see a finish chute, a timing mat and arch to mark the end of the GFNY BEAR 50. You’ll then receive your finisher medal. There is an aid station just after the timing mat with food, hydration and toilets. After you’ve refueled and taken in the sights, you will descend 2 miles to half-way down the mountain to Perkins Drive to the GFNY BEAR Shuttle Point. If you checked a bag at the GWB, you will receive your checked bag there. If you’re getting picked up by a private car at the Bear Mountain Inn parking lot and checked a bag at the GWB, you will need to stop by the Shuttle Point to retrieve your checked bag.

Q: I’m signed up for GFNY BEAR 50. If on race day I feel great, can I continue riding to finish GFNY 100? Yes! You don’t need to do anything or notify anyone, just keep riding. Your timing chip will be read at the next checkpoints on the course and your time will be recorded by the timing company. When you cross the finish line in Fort Lee, you will be automatically added to the list of GFNY 100 finishers and ranked in your age group. Q: I’m signed up for GFNY 100. If on race day I’m not feeling great, can I just do GFNY BEAR 50? If you change your distance from GFNY 100 to GFNY BEAR 50 on the race day, we may have no seat for you in the bus. The bus transportation is confirmed only for riders already registered for GFNY BEAR. Riders who wish to board GFNY buses to Fort Lee from Bear Mountain will line up in one of two lines: (1) GFNY BEAR 50 riders with confirmed seating on the bus (2) GFNY 100 riders opting to end their day early who do not have confirmed seating on the bus GFNY BEAR 50 riders will get priority to board the buses. GFNY 100 riders will wait for any available spaces not taken by GFNY BEAR 50 riders on buses that are departing. GFNY 100 riders will face some delays to their transport back to Fort Lee.

Q: Can my family cheer me on as I cross the finish line at the top of Bear Mountain? No, unfortunately not. There is just one two-lane road to get to the top of Bear Mountain. GFNY cyclists utilize both lanes, one lane to ascend and the other lane to descend. There is no space for vehicles to also travel on the road; hence the road is closed to cars on GFNY race day. Unfortunately there isn’t a way for family/spectators to go to the top of Bear Mountain. If your family would like to cheer you at Bear Mountain and also pick you up at Bear Mountain, we recommend that they park at the Bear Mountain Inn parking lot (parking fee of approx. $10), then to walk to the road at the base of the mountain to cheer you. Then after you finish (top of Bear Mountain) and pick up your medal, post-race food bag and your checked bag (if you checked a bag at GWB) at the GFNY Bear Shuttle Point, you can descend down Seven Lakes Drive and meet them in the parking lot.

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Q: What is the fee for the shuttle bus back from Bear Mountain to Fort Lee? There is no additional charge; the shuttle bus from Bear Mountain back to Fort Lee is included in your entry fee. Q: Will my bike be protected while getting transported from Bear Mountain to Fort Lee on the truck? The packing is managed by a uniformed, experienced crew from a professional moving company who handle the bikes with care. Each bike is wrapped in a moving blanket to avoid damage. Individuals arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to load their bikes onto the truck. If you are nonetheless worried, another option aside from taking the GFNY return bus is to have family or a taxi or car service pick you up at Bear Mountain Inn parking lot.

Q: What time can I expect to be back at the GFNY Finish Village in Fort Lee? First, it depends how long the 50 miles of cycling takes you to reach the GFNY BEAR 50 Finish line. Second, it depends how long you spend taking in the sights and experience of being at the top of Bear Mountain. Bear Mountain closes once per year for an event: GFNY. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very special occasion to be at the top of Bear Mountain surrounded only by cyclists. On a clear day, you can easily see the skyscrapers of Manhattan in the distance, the beautiful sights will appear in your photos. There are several places for taking photos at the top of Bear. There is also the aid station to refuel you after you cross the GFNY BEAR 50 finish line. Next, you will ride half way down the mountain, which can be 10 minutes of descending. When you reach the Shuttle Point, there will be the Bag Check Area where you can pick up your checked bag if you dropped your bag with us at GWB before the start. Then you will go to the allocated corral, depending on your race number: riders who signed up for GFNY BEAR 50 get priority seating on buses ahead of GFNY 100 riders who abandoned their day at Bear Mountain. Once you are escorted to your bus and drop off your bike at the designated truck, the bus will get filled with riders and the trucks will get packed with bikes. This process can take 5-30 minutes (depending if you are the first one or

last one on the bus). Then the drive to Fort Lee from Bear Mountain usually takes 1 hour. Then offloading from the bus can take another 15-20 minutes. The time that you arrive at the Shuttle Point will determine your wait. For example, there may be a larger number of GFNY 100 riders who abandon at Bear Mountain 1hr ahead of you and take up seats on prior buses. Some of the early buses may be having to do a 2nd trip up to Bear Mountain. So after those buses and trucks drove down to Fort Lee, dropped their passengers, they still have to make the 1hr trip back to Bear Mountain to pick up later arrivals. The entire Bear Shuttle Team is very experienced and works hard to get you back to Fort Lee as quickly as possible. Sometimes riders are concerned for time, either for catching an afternoon flight home or another engagement, we recommend that you prearrange a car service, taxi, friend or family that picks you up at the Bear Mountain Inn to have the most control over your time for the return trip from Bear Mountain.

GFNY FINISH VILLAGE

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SHOWERS START FINISH LINE REGISTRATION EXPO WELCOME ZONE FINISH VILLAGE Q: What happens after I cross the finish line? Directly at the finish line are the photographers of Sportograf taking photos of your finish line celebration. After you exit the Finish Chute, you will be entering the Finisher Zone, where you’ll get your finisher medal and finisher photo. Also, water and medical are located in the Finisher Zone. From there, follow the Finisher Zone exit, you will be routed to Mandatory Bike Parking. Riders must leave their bike in the mandatory secure bike parking. Bikes left unattended are not safe, and bikes lying on the ground cause a tripping hazard. Bike parking is mandatory. Q: I would like to know my official finish time. On race day: 1. All results will be posted at the GFNY Finish Village in Fort Lee, and 2. You and your family will be able to also track you and see your result online. The live tracking link will be provided in the days before the race. After the event, the results will also be on gfny. com.

Q: Is the Pasta Party open to everyone? Yes. All GFNY riders receive one free meal with their wristband. Additional meals for family and spectators can be purchased directly at the pasta party. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. The Beer & Wine Garden is open to anyone over 21 years of age, remember to bring a photo ID showing proof of age. Q: How do I exit the Finish Village? There are 2 exits of the GFNY Finish Village: (a) via North Central Road or (b) via the walking path leading to the Taxi Stand / Shuttle Bus Stop at 3000 Lemoine Avenue. Hudson Terrace is fully closed for the finish chute of the race. Q: How do I get back to my Fort Lee hotel from the GFNY Finish Village in PIP Park? Double Tree Fort Lee offers a shuttle service to pick up their guests and drive them to the Double Tree. Please inquire with the Double Tree Fort Lee reception desk directly to book this service. The Double Tree Shuttle Bus will pick you up from the Shuttle Bus Stop, at 3000 Lemoine Ave.

SHUTTLE STOP TAXI STAND Q: How do I get from Fort Lee back to Manhattan? You can ride your bike across the bridge to Manhattan and take the subway. It’s an easy 1.8-mile ride. If you don’t feel up for riding your bike, we recommend that you book a taxi or car service to pick you up. Book the car directly with the company of your choice. Tell them to pick you up at 3000 Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee, NJ. Then, follow the signs for TAXI STAND. The GFNY Spectator Shuttle Buses that travel between the parking lots, NYC and the Finish Village do not allow bikes on board. Q: I’m getting picked up after the race. Where can I meet my ride in Fort Lee? We recommend that your car picks you up at one of the Fort Lee Parking Lots. You can ride your bike there, it’s less than 1 mile from the finish. Alternatively, your car can pick you up at the GFNY Taxi Stand, at 3000 Lemoine Avenue. Q: I didn’t stay for awards, but I finished in the top 3 of my category. Can you mail me my prize? No, we do not mail any prizes. You must be present at the awards ceremony to claim your prize.

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AT THE GFNY FINISH VILLAGE? 8AM

GFNY Finish Village & GFNY Café are open to the public, live feed of the race on jumbo screens

11AM

First riders are expected to arrive at the GFNY Finish Line

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Pasta Party opens Awards ceremony begins

5:30PM GFNY 100 course & GFNY Finish Line closes 7PM

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WHAT IS AVAILABLE AT THE GFNY FINISH VILLAGE? GFNY Welcome Zone & Café GFNY Pasta Party Mandatory secure bike parking Finisher medals Checked bags Water & soda Beer & Wine Garden Jumbo screen GFNY Shop Sponsor expo Showers Lounge chairs Medical Awards Results Lost & Found Cell phone charging stations

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Things to do for GFNY spectators ■ Check out the GFNY expo, New York City Bike Expo. Held at PIP Park in Fort Lee, NJ, on May 16-17 @12pm-7pm and May 18-19 @9am-5pm. ■ Watch the start from Fort Lee’s Lemoine overpass on May 19 @7-7:30am. ■ Keep up with live race coverage on jumbo screen from 8am at the GFNY Welcome Zone in Fort Lee. ■ Meet your finisher at the GFNY Finish Line on Hudson Terrace. ■ Join the festivities at the GFNY Finish Village: awards ceremony takes place at 3pm, you can buy delicious pasta at the GFNY Pasta Party 11am-6pm, cheer on finishers 11am-6pm. Q: We would like to follow the race from the GFNY Finish Village while we wait for our rider to finish, is that possible? Yes. The GFNY Welcome Zone and Café will open at 8am on race day. Coffee and bagels and muffins will be available for purchase. Couches and lounge chairs will be available to spectators as they await your arrival. Aside the GFNY Welcome Zone there will be a large screen that will be displaying live video feed and commentary from the race course. Q: We would like to follow our rider along the race course in our car, is that allowed? No. GFNY has 5000 participants and if all participants had a personal car following them, it would create a traffic jam and make it impossible for riders to have a clear road to ride on. Plus more than half the course is closed to cars. In addition, outside assistance is not permitted because it is unfair. Q: I see there is GFNY Pasta Party at the GFNY Finish Village. Can the family eat with GFNY riders? Yes, all GFNY fans can enjoy the delicious pasta

at the GFNY Pasta Party. Each GFNY participant will show their wristband and receive one free meal and spectators are able to purchase a meal ticket directly at the Finish Village. Q: Can family and fans check out the GFNY Finish Village in Fort Lee? Do we need any tickets? GFNY spectators, fans and riders’ families are very welcome to join GFNY at the Finish Village in Fort Lee, NJ! The GFNY Finish Village is open to the public, they do not need any tickets. Q: Where can spectators park in Fort Lee? Please visit fortleepa.org/parking-lot-locations for exact locations of Fort Lee Municipal Parking Lots. Note that the Guntzer lot is currently closed due to construction. You can use any metered parking available, plus any side street parking except for “residents only” parking. Kim & Bae law firm has generously offered their parking garage to GFNY riders. The parking garage is located a short .3-mile / 400m walk from the GFNY Welcome Zone. From Kim & Bae: We know how hard it is to find parking down by the park and along Hudson Terrace, especially on a weekend event as large as GFNY. Our building is a short walk to the festivities and we are located in the perfect spot along Hudson Terrace. We’d like to offer the parking because Kim & Bae supports GFNY and the participants. Q: How could spectators get to the GFNY Finish Village in Fort Lee if we do not have a car? CAR SERVICE / TAXI / UBER: (fastest option) Spectators can take a car service to GFNY Taxi Stand at Lemoine Ave & Wilson Ave, in front of Fort Lee High School (address: 3000 Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee).

SUBWAY & SHUTTLE BUS: Alternatively, if you utilize NYC subways or Fort Lee municipal parking lots, GFNY offers shuttle bus service. If your fans want to walk from the subway to the GFNY Finish Village, it’s a 1.7-mile / 2.7km walk. SHUTTLE BUS INFO The Spectator Shuttle will begin service at 10:30am in Manhattan and will operate continuously in a loop until 6:30pm. Travel time will depend on traffic on GWB.

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Fort Washington Ave, bet 177th St & 178th St – (near exit of the A train 175th Street stop)

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Lemoine Ave at Bruce Reynolds Blvd – (bus stop aside 2071 Lemoine Ave)

Fort Lee 2

Lemoine Ave at Main Street– (bus stop at 1985 Lemoine Ave)

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Main Street Municipal Parking Lot – (bus stop aside 116 Main Street)

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ATTACH THE BIKE PLATE TO THE FRONT OF YOUR HANDLEBARS. Be sure that the zip ties are attached the right way and they hold the bike plate in place. Pull your bike plate to ensure it’s securely attached to your bike. If your bike computer prevents you from putting the bike plate directly on the bar, the bike plate should be placed facing forward, under the computer.

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GET A FULL TUNE-UP FOR YOUR BIKE. A complete tune-up is the best way to minimize chances of getting a complicated mechanical during the race. GFNY mechanics have seen broken chains, derailleur problems, broken spokes, and many other difficult mechanical issues during the race. For a mechanical problem that you can’t easily fix yourself, one that involves rolling support to reach you, it may mean a wait of anywhere between 5-30 minutes. It’s an awful feeling to stand on the side of the road while other people are riding by.

PACK YOUR RACE NUTRITION. The GFNY start area does not have any food or drink, make sure you bring enough for your way to the start line, for the wait and to get you to at least the first aid station in Piermont at mile 17. If you have any specific dietary / sports nutrition needs, bring them with you.

CHECK THE WEATHER FORECAST. Make sure you have the right gear to get you through the race. We always carry a mylar blanket in our bike tool bag in case of unexpected inclement weather.

CHECK YOUR TIRES.

PACK YOUR CHECK BAG. Because the GFNY Finish Village offers showers inside Fort Lee High School, take advantage of the option to check a bag on race morning. At race packet pickup, you will be provided a standard-sized clear bag that you will be able to check before getting to the George Washington Bridge. If you’re riding GFNY BEAR, drop your bag at the truck labeled GFNY BEAR. Then your bag will be waiting for you at the GFNY Bear Shuttle Point at Bear Mountain. For the GFNY 100 riders, your bag will be waiting for you in Fort Lee. You can pack things like clothes, shower gel, towel and footwear. Don’t put any valuables in your check bag. GFNY is not responsible for any lost or stolen personal property.

YOUR RACE MORNING. We recommend arriving at the start area no later than 5:30am. This will give you enough time to go to the bathroom, check your bag if you want, clear security and get into your start corral. At 6:25am, we close the corrals. If you pass security after that, you will be routed to the last corral. If you’re taking public transport to the start, check how long the trip will take and if you’re staying in a hotel, check where to buy breakfast early on a Sunday.

If your tires show signs of wear, we recommend putting on new tires for the race. You don’t want to spend all this time training, maybe traveling to NYC, and then get flats on race day because of old tires.

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ON MAY 17, 2020