Welcome to Nyborg – Denmark's Historic Cycling Destination

Located at the heart of Denmark, where the islands of Funen and Zealand meet across the Great Belt, Nyborg offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable GFNY experience. Valdemar the Great and his successor Valdemar the Victorious constructed strategic fortifications on Sprogø, in Korsør and in Nyborg in the 12th and 13th centuries to secure the Great Belt strait, the vital east-west transport route in the Danish kingdom. 800 years later, the Great Belt is still the most vital transportation route in Denmark.

Nyborg has played an important role throughout Denmark’s history. In the center of Nyborg lies the Nyborg Castle, where Denmark's first constitution was signed in 1282. In 1525, Nyborg Castle was designated as the country's first royal residence. Today, the cobblestone streets, medieval ramparts, and preserved merchant houses provide a charming look at history. Everything is within easy walking distance, creating an intimate and relaxed destination where riders, supporters and locals come together throughout race weekend.

Nyborg is a premier leisure destination. The coastal town has a modern marina with over 550 moorings, beautiful beaches and spectacular coastal scenery. Quiet country roads, rolling landscapes and excellent infrastructure make the region ideal for both competitive racing and recreational riding. August is an ideal time to visit, with outdoor festivals and fairs, late-summer temperatures and over 15 hours of daylight.

Whether you're travelling to compete, explore or simply enjoy Danish hospitality, Nyborg offers the perfect blend of history, nature and world-class cycling.

Nyborg Castle will serve as the impressive backdrop for your start and finish of GFNY Nyborg. The long and medium route riders will line up together and take on a mass start. GFNY Nyborg is a fast course, with many flat sections as well as gradual climbs and fun descents.

The initial 7km to get onto the loop portion of the course is flat and fast. You’ll pass near the spectacular Holckenhavn Castle just as the loop begins, you may catch a glimpse of it to your left. The first hill is Stevnshøj, a scenic climb that rises to 53 meters above sea level with a length of 1.5km, 2.5% average and 3.8% max incline and offers sweeping views. Next, you will enjoy a fast section through country roads connecting coastal villages of Eastern Funen, along a rolling landscape known as "Denmark's Garden" for its forests, fruit orchards, hedgerows, historic manors, and thatched-roof farmhouses.

Skovbakker is the next hill, rising to 56 meters above sea level near the village of Langå, with 35m of climbing over 2.5km. The next 6km are an enjoyable downhill. As you reach the southern-most end of the course and then make the turn inland, this 22km section has net climbing, with Oure, Højbjerg and Grønbanke hills. Grønbanke marks the highest point on the course at 120m.

From the top of Grønbanke, you’ll enjoy a 20km descending section to complete the loop. You’ll ride by charming historic villages. Svindinge features classic half-timbered houses and sits next to Glorup Manor, a historic estate with a public landscape park that once inspired Hans Christian Andersen. Frørup is a quiet agricultural settlement centered around an ancient, whitewashed Romanesque stone church. 

After the Kogsbølle Landhandel farm is the course split, where the medium route riders will turn left to head back to Nyborg Castle and long route riders will turn right and take on the 60km loop a second time. At the finish of the second loop, all long route riders will turn left after Kogsbølle Landhandel and head back to Nyborg Castle.

At the finish line, a festive celebration awaits you, your friends and family. Music, finisher medals, photos, a post-race meal, the awards ceremony, plus some relaxing and reliving the day with friends and celebrating your achievements.

LONG COURSE IS A COMPETITION: Only finishers of the long course are eligible for category rankings and Overall and Podium awards. If you want to race and be ranked in your category, you must complete the long course.

Top finishers in each age group earn a spot in the Qualifier Corral at every GFNY: top 20% at Continental Championships, top 15% at National Championships, and top 10% at all other GFNYs.

MEDIUM COURSE IS NOT A COMPETITION: The riders of the medium course will be provided their start-to-finish time, but will not be ranked by finish time. All finish times will be listed in alphabetical order.