EPISODE · Nov 5, 2024 · 1H 6M
How Uli Fluhme GFNY CEO brought Italian Racing Culture to NYC
from The Business of Cycling · host Wyatt Wees
GFNY is the world's largest endurance sports marathon series with over 30 events held in 15 countries.The story of Ulrich Fluhme and his wife Lydia starting the GFNY is nothing short of remarkable. Uli had a job in finance at a Swiss bank in Manhattan. When he and his partner Lydia literally took a leap into the abyss when they decided to start the GFNY.This Is a tale of two highly driven people who had a vision to bring the Italian Gran Fondo to the big apple, in the process, they built a life for themselves around cycling events and traveling the world. Read the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' NewsletterRead the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' Newsletter
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GFNY is the world's largest endurance sports marathon series with over 30 events held in 15 countries.The story of Ulrich Fluhme and his wife Lydia starting the GFNY is nothing short of remarkable. Uli had a job in finance at a Swiss bank in Manhattan. When he and his partner Lydia literally took a leap into the abyss when they decided to start the GFNY.This Is a tale of two highly driven people who had a vision to bring the Italian Gran Fondo to the big apple, in the process, they built a life for themselves around cycling events and traveling the world. Read the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' NewsletterRead the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' Newsletter
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