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:
- Send an email to iscrizioni@velocitapedali.it with your details (name, age, nationality, vehicle category)
- Attach a valid medical certificate (check website for specifics for international participants!)
- 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:
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
