2025 WHPV championship, July 11th to 13th, Italy

[IyhelM]

The 2025 edition of the World Human Powered Vehicules Championship will take place on the shores of Lake Maggiore, North from Milan, next summer. Check details and updates on the event FB page.

I’ll probably attend as a volunteer and tourist.

 

[LarryOz]

I would love to be there - Do you know the course layout yet?

 

[IyhelM]

Try and contact @markciccio Marco Ruga, he is the one leading the organisation

 

[markciccio]

Dear friends, I'd like to share all the updates on the 2025 HPV World Championships taking place in Italy, between Meina, Arona, and Gattico-Veruno from July 11th to 13th, 2025

The organization is moving full steam ahead, and today I can share the detailed schedule and how to register. This is a unique opportunity to see the best athletes and the most innovative human-powered vehicles gathered in a breathtaking setting like Lake Maggiore!

RACE SCHEDULE:

Friday, July 11th, 2025

• Morning: Technical and sporting checks in Meina (8:30 AM - 2:00 PM) & Opening Ceremony (11:00 AM)
• Afternoon (5:00 PM): Speed race in Arona - 100-meter flying start along the lakefront!

Saturday, July 12th, 2025

• Morning: Endurance race in Gattico-Veruno - 2 hours on a 2.1 km street circuit (First group @ 9:00 AM, Second group @ 11:30 AM)
• Afternoon (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM): 800-meter standing start trial in Meina (two laps on the athletics track)

Sunday, July 13th, 2025

• Morning: Meina-Ghevio Uphill Time Trial - 2.8 km with 125m elevation gain
• Afternoon: Award Ceremony in Meina

REGISTRATION:

Registration is OPEN until Sunday, July 6th, 2025!

To participate, you need to:

1. Send an email to iscrizioni@velocitapedali.it with your details (name, age, nationality, vehicle category)
2. Attach a valid medical certificate (check website for specifics for international participants!)
3. Pay the registration fee:
   • €80 for adults
   • €40 for juniors (14-18 years old)
   • Only one fee required for the Tandem category!

The fee covers: insurance for the entire event, race pack, medical assistance, and all accessory services.

CATEGORIES:

• 2 wheels UF (unfaired)
• 2 wheels PF (partially faired)
• 2 wheels FF (fully faired - Streamliners)
• 3 wheels FF (fully faired - Velomobiles)
• F1 pedal car 4 wheels
• Trike TR 3 wheels (unfaired)
• Handbike
• Tandem

Each category will be further divided by gender (Women/Men) and age classes (Junior, Pro, Master).

ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES:

Meina will be the event's operational base with:

• Municipal sports field as headquarters for all activities
• Free camping area behind the stands
• Partnerships with local hotels
• Secure area for overnight bike storage

https://www.velocitapedali.it/strutturericettive.html

WHY PARTICIPATE?

This isn't just a sporting event, but a true celebration of sustainable mobility and technological innovation. The Championship is a unique chance to:

• Compete against top international athletes
• Discover the latest innovations in human-powered vehicles
• Explore the beautiful landscapes of Lake Maggiore and the Novara hills
• Be part of a community promoting a sustainable lifestyle

USEFUL LINKS:

• For all event details: https://www.velocitapedali.it/campionato-2025.html
• For the complete rules: https://www.velocitapedali.it/regolamento.html
• For registration: https://www.velocitapedali.it/iscrizione.html

Side events like group rides, conferences, and meetings with sustainable mobility experts are also planned. The detailed program will be announced soon!

Looking forward to seeing many of you there for what promises to be the HPV event of the year! If you have questions, feel free to ask here on the forum or contact the organizers directly at info@velocitapedali.it.
A lot of daily news on the facebook page of the Championships: https://www.facebook.com/groups/433368653698615

 

[markciccio]

Hello everyone,

as a chance to warm up for the World Championship in July, we are pleased to inform you that we will be present at the Autodromo di Monza on May 24th and 25th for the Monza Sport Festival.

Throughout the weekend, we will have a stand dedicated to the presentation and test rides of human-powered vehicles. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet us, exchange ideas, and learn more about these fascinating types of vehicles.

Furthermore, on Saturday, May 24th, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, we are organizing an exclusive riding session on the legendary Formula 1 track.

Participation is open to all human-powered vehicles (bicycles, tricycles, velomobiles, handbikes, etc.) that comply with road traffic regulations. Vehicles with pedal assistance (E-bikes) are also permitted.

Neither a medical certificate nor a sports license is required. However, it will be necessary to fill out a registration form and a liability waiver on site.

A small contribution may be requested to cover organizational costs; we will inform you about this as soon as possible.

Although this is not an official competition, participants who wish to can record their performance via Strava or their bike computer. This data can be used to create an informal ranking, potentially with prizes awarded.

To help us organize the track session, we kindly ask you to inform us of your intention to participate.

You can contact us via:
Email: info@velocitapedali.it
WhatsApp message: +39 328 4278718 (Marco)
Message via Messenger on the "Velocità a Pedali" Facebook page.