Rojas and Luza take Victory 4th GFNY Cusco in the Peruvian Andes

The 4th GFNY Cusco was held on a 99.5 km long competitive course with an elevation gain of 1742m, reaching up to 3,600 m above sea level making it the highest reaching Granfondo race in the world.

Cusco or Cosqo, is located in the Peruvian Andes, 3,200 meters above sea level. It is the historical capital of the country, in addition to being recognized as world heritage site by UNESCO.

Soon after the start, a strong peloton of thirty riders formed, including defending 2023 champion Alain Quispe and GFNY Paracas 2024 champ Gonzalo Arévalo. Despite several attacks, no significant breakaway formed. The race was decided only once riders tackled the difficult 17 km long climb of the course reaching up to 3,600m above sea level.

It was local Ronald Luza who put in the decisive attack no other rider could match. He took the win in 3:26:42, a full ten minutes ahead of Quispe and Jimenez, who completed the all Peruvian podium.

In the women’s race, Mariana Rojas took first place in an impressive solo performance, 55 minutes ahead of GFNY Paracas 2024 runner up Lucy Machuca and Genny Rueda (Venezuela) who completed the podium.

Next up on the GFNY calendar is yet another double race weekend on October 20, 2024 with the 5th edition of Michelob Ultra GFNY Florida Sebring and 4th edition of GFNY Colonia – Uruguay.

The 13th annual Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 18, 2025. 

Link 2024 GFNY Cusco results: https://gfny.cc/results