Racing Roundup: GFNY Sets 2027 NYC Date, Pogačar Film Premieres Friday
Gran Premio New York City will return alongside GFNY’s amateur event next May. Also in this racing roundup: Colnago’s new Tadej Pogačar documentary, which premieres free on YouTube this Friday.
Gran Premio NYC Returns May 16, 2027
Gran Premio New York City will hold its fourth edition on Sunday, May 16, 2027, alongside the 15th Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC.
The UCI 1.2 men’s elite race and the amateur event use the same 85-mile course, but have separate starts and competitions. The professional field is scheduled to leave the George Washington Bridge about ten minutes before the GFNY riders.
The route heads through Bergen County, New Jersey, and Rockland County, New York, before finishing in Fort Lee. The NYC Bike Expo and packet pickup are scheduled for May 14–15 at the GFNY Festival Village in Fort Lee, with the pro team presentation on Saturday.
Participating professional teams have not yet been announced. Riders interested in the amateur event can find details through GFNY New York.
Free Pogačar Documentary Premieres November 13
Colnago Cultura’s POG1: The Making of a Legend premieres Friday, November 13, at 4 p.m. Central European Time, or 10 a.m. Eastern and 7 a.m. Pacific. The 84-minute documentary will be available worldwide for free on Colnago’s YouTube channel.
Made in collaboration with Pogačar and his team, the film looks at his beginnings in Slovenia, family relationships and the experiences that shaped his career. Contributors include Vincenzo Nibali, Ernesto Colnago, Matt Stephens and Andrej Hauptman, along with people from Pogačar’s family and team.
Filippo Barcatta directed the film. Colnago lists English, Italian and Slovenian dialogue, with English and Italian subtitles.
The film’s official page has the release details; the premiere will be on Colnago’s YouTube channel.