Professionals and amateurs race together, not only for talent development, but for direct fan engagement. The same roads. The same start line. The same clock.

At Gran Premio New York City, held in conjunction with the global GFNY, professional and amateur riders compete on the same course, on the same day – UCI rules currently don’t allow for a mass start, so for now 10 minutes separates the two fields.

The Transformative Impact: 

• Fans become part of the race, not just the audience.
• Teams gain new visibility—not just in highlight reels, but in thousands of personal race reports, selfies, and ride files.
• Sponsors reach real athletes, not passive viewers. Their logos don’t flash by on screen—they cross the finish line on the backs of thousands of riders from 90+ countries.

Rather than diluting the sport, this model expands the reach of the sport overall by bridging the gap between pro and amateur, elite and enthusiast. 

Read the full story:  Sharing the Road – A New Model for Pros and their Fans.