GFNY co-founder and President Lidia Fluhme is the creator of world's most spectacular start line in cycling, George Washington Bridge. She did not accept 'no' as an answer back in 2010, no matter how often it was voiced. Without the start on GWB, GFNY would not exist. Ever since, Lidia is making sure that you get to ride on closed roads or with police moderated traffic. The 7-time Ironman Hawaii finisher, NYU business school graduate and former Wall Street banker loves a really challenging granfondo, preferably in Italy. She has written a very helpful guide on How To Tackle A GFNY

GFNY co-founder and CEO Uli Fluhme is making sure that all GFNY events are true granfondos in the Italian tradition: you get to have the right of way at each intersection, will be timed start to finish and your result will be based on your time. Uli is a former Wall Street attorney but it is his 20 years of granfondo racing that led to GFNY. He continues to race the toughest granfondos around the world, including all GFNY events. Some of his many visions and ideas make it into GFNY. If he's not working on growing GFNY or racing his bike, Uli is lobbying hard for antidoping. He's a no holds barred voice since 2000 and was key to implement in- and out of competition testing at GFNY. You can discuss antidoping with him on Twitter @ulif.

Matthias is an Elite rider from Belgium who now focuses on racing granfondos because he gets to travel the world. After doing several GFNYs, he took over our social media accounts to keep you motivated and excited. When you don’t see him fighting at the front of any GFNY, he’s likely building another beautiful kitchen for his clients. 

If you get our newsletter or follow us on social media, chances are you came across Irving’s work. This multi-talent from New Jersey and Ecuador is an asset for GFNY because he’s bilingual so he can also support our huge LatAm contingent.

In his past time, Irving likes to draw and paint, design and travel.

Gruppo airs in Spanish and English (language alternates each week) and is hosted by former pro cyclist Luis Enrique Lemus Dávila, who was the Mexican National Road Champion in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. During his 7 years on the Pro Tour circuit, Luis crossed the globe traveling from race to race. Luis provides an insightful look into cycling, sport travel and GFNY racing from all angles.

I’m sure you’ve seen Talia, our co-host of the GFNY Gruppo TV show. She's a Mexican-Swiss living in Aguascalientes with a Fashion Design Degree from IED Barcelona, one of the best design schools in the World. Hence, she wears more hats in GFNY than just being the co-host of the show!

Of course Talia is passionate about cycling and loves spending time in the mountains because she grew up in a small mountain town.

Our multitalented Alejandro is behind the camera of GFNY GRUPPO - and also produces the show. You see him at GFNY expos and races with his camera and drone to get the best shots of the weekend action.

Alejandro is a dad, seasoned skateboarder and black belt holder in taekwondo.

If you’ve reached out to us, chances are Caroline replied to you. She’s a bilingual Peruvian-British and GFNY rider herself so she can help you with any GFNY question you may have.

Caroline has a degree in Architecture and a Master's Degree in Interior Design from Universidad de Salamanca in Spain. She is also a sports teacher and personal trainer qualified in Barcelona.

Alex Bruskin is the producer, director, and editor behind the official GFNY videos you've seen. His company, Sprocket Films, LLC has been working with GFNY from its very first start line, and he's always looking for new ways to bring GFNY riders to life on the screen. But Alex isn’t just a filmmaker; he’s also an avid cyclist, competitive runner, and a black belt in kung fu. If you see him and his crew out on the course, give a wave - you just might make it into a video!

Alex designs the GFNY kit which makes you look so sharp at the race. He's a graphic designer who grew up painting pictures and racing bikes; when he was accepted at the Rhode Island School of Design but failed to hear from the US National Team it was pretty clear which direction his life would take. Out of stubbornness, he kept riding anyway. As an adult he found a way to unite his passions: by designing cycling jerseys. If you live in New York City, you have probably seen his work on the backs of teams like FGX, SixCycle and siggi's.

Teresa supports GFNY operations and she's also a full time grandmother of the official GFNY mascots Max, Kai and Nik. However, Max and Kai slowly upgrade from mascot to worker. Until they are truly independent, she's got her work cut out for her.