For road cycling aficionados searching for their next thrill, the GFNY Florida Sebring 2026 event in the delightful Sebring, Florida, beckons with its beautiful landscapes, clear lakes, and serene citrus groves. It is part of the GFNY Global Series and is rated by Strambecco as one of the Best Road Cycling Events in the Southeast.

GFNY Florida Sebring 2026 is an exploration of the picturesque and the pristine, a journey through protected habitats, cattle ranches, and orange groves, showcasing Florida’s sublime beauty. The area’s gentle hills, panoramic vistas, and low-traffic roads make it a prime late-season race and an ideal cycling vacation destination.

The highly scenic “old” Florida route starts in historic Downtown Sebring, a 100+-year-old city built uniquely around a circle park. The Sebring Civic Center sits directly on beautiful Lake Jackson and boasts some of the best sunsets in Florida.

The upper loop towards Avon Park has scenic rolling hills through miles of Florida’s iconic orange groves on low-traffic and well-paved roads. The Arbuckle Creek Road leg showcases thousands of acres of pristine cattle ranch land, most of which is preserved by the state of Florida under conservation easements, as well as taking riders over picturesque Arbuckle Creek itself.

The Long Course is a challenging 95-mile race, with police-moderated intersections to ensure safety. The course unfolds the serene beauty of Central Florida, traveling on rural roads and transitioning onto the traffic-controlled Route 66 before delving into a 35-mile scenic loop through tranquil and pristine landscapes, repeating the loop once more for long course riders. This route is a competition with category rankings and awards for finishers, offering a chance to earn a spot in the Qualifier Corral at every GFNY World event for the top 10% of finishers in each age group. Strategically located aid stations at miles 24, 44, 60, and 80 provide hydration, soda, and basic food.

The Medium Course offers a more casual pace 59-mile course, ideal for those looking to experience the beauty without the extreme challenge. It shares the same scenic route but does not involve a second loop. Although not a competition, riders will receive their start-to-finish time.

All race and expo activities are set at the elegant and rustic Barn at Paso Fino, where participants pick up race packets and enjoy post-race festivities, music, and awards. The post-race meal is a culinary delight prepared by their highly-rated chef, and each rider receives a complimentary meal, while the awards ceremony promises to be a vibrant event at 12:30 pm.