GFNY started with Gran Fondo New York, one of the best one-day cycling events in the US.   GFNY has since spawned the GFNY Worldwide Event Series, personal endurance challenges where you compete against others, the clock, and yourself, in some of the world's best cycling locations.  For every event, each athlete has a timing chip, which starts right after you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. Timing results for all riders are provided at the finish area on race day and online after the race. Only the finishers of the events-long course are eligible for category rankings and Overall and Podium awards. You must complete the long course if you want to race and be ranked in your category. The top 10% of finishers in each age group qualify for the Racer Corral at every GFNY World event.  Additionally, you get the chance to qualify for a front corral start at the GFNY World Championship in NYC each May. All GFNY events have the bonus of closed roads and police moderated traffic that ensures added safety, and you don’t have to stop during the race.   Also, look for VIP ticket options, including a VIP registration suite, Private shopping service, VIP Corral start, 30-min post-race massage, and access to a Post-race hospitality suite. Although Strambecco currently only rates GFNY US-based events, GFNY Worldwide Events include approximately 35 events in some of the world's best cycling locations.  You can see the full selection of events here.