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GFNY Cozumel 2026
GFNY Cozumel 2026 is scheduled for 8 November, with a 154 km competitive long route over two island laps and a 77 km non-competitive medium route over one lap.
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, MexicoUnknown
- Dates
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Type
- Road
- Routes
- 77 · 154 km
- altitude range
- 1–14 m
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The course
Track, profile and categorized climbs at a glance. The map and altimetry come from the real GPX track; tap a numbered climb for its detail.
No principal climbs detected. The route summary still reflects the available GPX altimetry.
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Which route should I pick?
Relative demand and the key numbers for each route. Pick one and the rest of the page adapts.
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Do I have time to get ready?
What each route demands versus the time left to the start.
67days to the start. Long Route asks for ~14 weeks: for this edition you are fine-tuning, not building.
Compare what each route demands
Long Route14 weeksHard
Medium Route10 weeksHard
Make it your goalLong Route asks for ~14 weeks of specific preparation. Start your plan with margin and arrive ready.
Get ready for Long Route[ 04 ]
Pacing & fuel
Reference-rider estimate (~4h32 · Long Route). Your time and fuel scale with your fitness — run the simulator for a personal plan.
Fuel per hour
80–100 gCarbs
500–750 mlFluid
500–700 mgSodium
What you carry · whole event
3–5bottles750 ml each · 2–3 L total
12–15gels30 g each · 362–453 g total
Fluid and sodium are a temperate-weather baseline; scale them up in the heat. General guidance — adjust to heat, your gut tolerance, and how the day unfolds.
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What do I need to know?
Ridium's training read and the caveats before you trust the times.
Training read · Ridium AIGFNY Cozumel's 154 km long route is two flat laps of the island on 8 November - success comes from sustained aerobic power, smart drafting and coping with Caribbean heat and crosswinds, not from climbing. The mass start is at 07:00 with a 15:00 course cutoff.
- Endurance
Build the aerobic engine for 4.5-6 hours of almost uninterrupted pedalling. There are no descents to coast on, so prioritise long Zone 2 rides and weekly sustained tempo blocks across the final 12-14 weeks.
- Pacing
On a pancake-flat course your power is on almost the whole time, so resist surging early. Hold a steady, repeatable effort through the first lap and aim to finish the second lap at least as strong - go too hard early and the flat terrain gives no chance to recover.
- Fueling
Target 60-90 g of carbohydrate per hour and drink consistently with electrolytes from the start. In the heat your sweat and fuel needs stay high for hours, so rehearse your race-day eating and drinking on long training rides.
- Heat
Early-November Cozumel is hot and humid. Heat-acclimate in the 10-14 days beforehand, start well hydrated, drink to thirst and beyond, and keep cool with iced bottles - managing core temperature matters as much as fitness here.
- Technical
The exposed eastern side of the island delivers strong crosswinds. Practise riding in echelons and holding a steady line in wind, and stay alert in the bunch, where drafting saves the most energy over 154 km.
- Recovery
Taper into race week and arrive on the island a few days early so your body adapts to the heat and humidity before a long, demanding day in the saddle.
Caveats
- The course is flat, with maximum elevation around 15 m and negligible total climbing.
- Roads are not fully closed to traffic - ride predictably and confirm road and safety arrangements with the organiser before race day.
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