The inaugural GFNY Deutschland is set to take place in the picturesque town of Hamelin in Northern Germany on August 28, 2016. 

The two course options offer exceptional riding and racing for anyone. Smooth roads, lots of hills and beer at the finish will ensure that riders from across the world get a proper German cycling experience. 

With long daylight hours and comfortable temperatures, August is the perfect time to host a cycling event in Germany. Hamelin is embedded into the gentle hills of the Weser Mountains Region, with the river Weser running through town. Situated just 45 minutes from Hannover airport, Hamelin also boasts excellent railway connections. 

It's the home of the darkest character from the German fairytales: the Pied Piper. More than a million day tourists are drawn to Hamelin each year for not only Pied Piper, but also for the magnificent old town itself.  

"Being of German origin, I'm excited to now have GFNY Deutschland as part of our World series," says GFNY CEO, Uli Fluhme. "I met organizer Paul Fasse at GFNY Puerto Rico. He brings the enthusiasm and professionalism to GFNY that we seek. I'm very much looking forward to being able to showcase my home country to riders from around the globe." 

GFNY Deutschland offers two distance options: a 102-mi / 165km long route with 7,263ft / 2,214m of climbing and a medium route of 60-mi / 100km with 3,563ft / 1,086m of climbing.  

While only few are in the hunt for the overall win, there will be many aiming to finish among the top 10% of finishers in their category to qualify for a racer corral spot at the GFNY Championship in NYC on May 21, 2017. 

"I experienced Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York and GFNY Puerto Rico first hand," adds GFNY Deutschland founder, Paul Fasse. "I lived in Italy for many years so granfondo is a concept that I am very familiar with. Riders can expect a typical GFNY event: police moderated traffic, timing start to finish and results based on time. All that combined with true GFNY quality will make it a memorable experience for athletes from around the world." 

November 22, 2015 - GFNY Cozumel-Mexico 
December 6, 2015 - GFNY Argentina 
April 10, 2016 - CRM GFNY Colombia 
May 15, 2016 - GFNY Championship at Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York 
June 26, 2016 - GFNY Mont Ventoux 
August 28, 2016 - GFNY Deutschland 
September 18, 2016 - GFNY Italia 

Registration for the GFNY Deutschland is now open at gfnydeutschland.com.