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HPV World Championships 2025 – Athlete Program

Welcome to Arona, Meina, and Gattico-Veruno!

This concise program contains all crucial information for your participation in the HPV World Championships 2025. For any needs, please contact the organizing staff.

Event Dates: July 10th to 13th, 2025

Main Event Locations:

Meina: Main center for registrations, technical verifications, awards ceremonies, warm-up area, and refreshments (F.C. Meina Sports Field).
Arona: Location for the first race and starting point for scenic tours.
Gattico-Veruno: Location for the endurance race and support area (Rugby Gattico).

ESSENTIAL GENERAL INFORMATION

PARKING:

Meina: Upon arrival, in addition to general directions, several parking areas are available. It is ESSENTIAL to collect and display the identification tag for participants' vehicles.

Reserved parking for VANS and CAMPERS (10 spaces): https://maps.app.goo.gl/YFGgqL6623M2jiQM7 (50 meters from the sports field)
Sports Field Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g4PQnNRk4scDiNBE7
Cemetery Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PGfXDcsP8LLzTD8h9 (100 meters behind the sports field)
Town Hall Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/px2gdK1Gmub6CpYL7 (200 meters from the sports field)

Arona (100m Flying Start Race): Piazzale Aldo Moro (map here - parking in front of the train station).
Gattico-Veruno (2-Hour Race): Caleffi di Maggiate Parking (map here - meeting point).

REGISTRATION AND TECHNICAL CHECKS (CRUCIAL!)

When: Friday, July 11th, from 08:30 to 13:00.

Where: Meina Sports Field.

Mandatory Procedure:

Registration Gazebo: Pass here to collect your race pack and your transponder.
Technical Inspection: Afterwards, you will be directed for rigorous technical checks of your vehicle.

Deadline: All registration and verification operations must be completed by 13:00 on Friday, July 11th.

ATHLETE REFRESHMENTS AND MENU

F.C. Meina (Meina Sports Field):

Breakfast: Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th, from 07:00/07:30. By reservation the evening before at the following numbers: +39 393 641 1183 / +39 347 7551633 / +39 346 5925931 or on-site with staff.
Dinners/BBQ: Thursday, July 10th, Friday, July 11th, and Saturday, July 12th. BBQ and beer available. On Saturday evening, mixed fried fish is also available (by reservation: +39 393 641 1183 / +39 347 7551633 / +39 346 5925931 or on-site with staff).

Coffee € 1,00
Cappuccino € 1,50
Latte Macchiato € 1,50
Fruit Juice € 2,50
Croissant € 1,50
Homemade Cake € 2,50
Gluten-Free Cake € 2,50

Water € 1,00
Draft Beer € 4,00
Aperol Spritz € 5,00
Coca Cola € 2,50
Lemon Iced Tea € 2,50
Peach Iced Tea € 2,50
Gin Tonic € 6,00
Gin Lemon € 6,00
White Wine Bottle (Danilo Spinoglio Cortese Aurus Piemonte) € 15,00
Prosecco Bottle € 15,00
Red Wine Bottle € 15,00
White or Red Wine by the glass (Barbera d'asti D.O.C. tenuta Gaggino Ovada) € 3,00

Rugby Gattico (Gattico-Veruno, Via Mazzini):

Warm-up area with refreshments, bar, and restrooms, available Saturday, July 12th (https://maps.app.goo.gl/SdBgKzHPvrZgc44V9 - approx. 1 km from the Gattico-Veruno race area).

DETAILED PROGRAM – DAY BY DAY

THURSDAY, JULY 10th: Arrivals and Preliminary Activities

10:00: Scenic Tour with FIAB Arona (Arona/Meina).

Optional and paid (€ 5.00), by reservation. The tour lasts two hours.
Meeting point for the tour is at the Arona tourist office (near the panoramic wheel).
For those interested in bike/e-bike rental (cost € 35.00 for half a day), the meeting time is 09:30.
Contact Loretta: +39 349 302 8220 for info and bookings.

09:30 - 19:00: HPV Vehicle Exhibition (Meina Piazza).

15:00 - 17:00: Conference: “What are HPVs” (Meina Council Hall).

19:00 - 21:00: Evening on the Track with Barbecue (Meina Sports Field).

Social and recreational event, with possible insights or testimonials.

FRIDAY, JULY 11th: Verifications and First Race

08:30 - 13:00: OFFICIAL TECHNICAL VERIFICATIONS (Meina Sports Field).

Mandatory for all athletes. Procedure: Registration Gazebo (race pack, transponder) > Technical Inspection. Strict deadline: 13:00.

17:00 - 19:00: FIRST RACE: 100m Flying Start (Arona, Corso Europa).

Meeting Point: 16:00 in Piazzale Aldo Moro in Arona (map here - parking in front of the train station).
Start: The first competitor starts precisely on the road in front of the "Paese dei Balocchi" inflatables at 17:00.
Waiting/Queue Area: Riders can queue along the bike path next to the starting road.
Start Order: Follows the registered list order, from lowest to highest number. Communicate any changes to race management in advance.
Course and Safety: Supervised course. Pay maximum attention to the pedestrian path adjacent to the track.
Timing: The timing trap is positioned in the last part of the course. A pre-race reconnaissance is strongly recommended.

19:00: Cardiology and Sport Conference (Meina Council Hall).

19:30: Gastronomic Evening on the Track (Meina Sports Field, managed by F.C. Meina).

Relaxing and social event, with BBQ and beer available.

20:45: Podcast with Lorenzo Barone (Arona Gardens map here).

Free entry.

SATURDAY, JULY 12th: Endurance and Speed Race

07:30: Breakfast (Meina Sports Field, managed by F.C. Meina).

By reservation the evening before.

08:30 - 13:00: SECOND RACE: 2 Hours (Gattico-Veruno, Maggiate).

Meeting Point: From 8:00 at the Caleffi di Maggiate parking lot.
Road Closure: The road will be completely closed to traffic from 08:30.
Actual Race Time: A single two-hour race, from 09:00 to 11:00.
Start: From a standstill, preceded by a reconnaissance lap. Competitors will be divided into groups, with the fastest positioned in the initial spots.
Race Behavior: Slower competitors must keep to the right side of the road and facilitate overtaking by faster ones.
Support Area: Throughout the morning, the Rugby Gattico area (approx. 1 km away, Via Mazzini - https://maps.app.goo.gl/SdBgKzHPvrZgc44V9) will remain available for refreshments, bar, restrooms, and further warm-up/practice.

09:00 - 13:00: Warm-up Area and Bar at Rugby Gattico (Gattico-Veruno).

Services available to athletes coinciding with the Gattico-Veruno race.

15:00 - 19:00: THIRD RACE: 400m Standing Start Lap (Meina Sports Field).

Meeting Point: Approximately 15:00 at the Meina Track.
Start Order: Will be in numerical order, as for the first day.
Race Flow: Competitors will enter the race area from the side behind the stands/camping tent area and exit after the timed lap from the gate side where the parking lot on Via Celestino Dosi is located. This system is designed to facilitate starts and reduce waiting times.

19:00 - 20:30: Conference on HPV Self-Construction (Meina).

21:30: DJ Set and Barbecue on the Dance Floor (Meina Sports Field, F.C. Meina).

Festive and social evening. Mixed fried fish available by reservation at the following numbers: +39 393 641 1183 / +39 347 7551633 / +39 346 5925931 or on-site with staff.

SUNDAY, JULY 13th: Hill Climb Race and Final Ceremony

07:30: Breakfast (Meina Sports Field, managed by F.C. Meina).

By reservation the evening before.

08:30 - 11:45: FOURTH RACE: Meina-Ghevio Hill Climb (Meina-Ghevio Course).

Meeting Point: In the open space at the beginning of Via per Ghevio (civic number 3 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EkFMrojpPSqVT8Ys8).
Start: Will be in groups divided by vehicle type:
- 1. Unfaired and partially faired recumbents
- 2. Velomobiles, Pedal F1s, and Streamliners
- 3. Trikes and Tandems
Race Format: Individual time trial (time will be taken for each individual competitor).
Assisted Start: Allowed, but the competitor must start at the back of their reference group.

09:30 - 17:00: Test Drives and Track Entertainment (Meina Sports Field).

Last opportunities for the public to try the vehicles. For athletes, time available for eventual warm-up or review.

14:30: AWARDS CEREMONY AND CLOSING (Meina Sports Field).

Awarding of winning athletes and official closing of the World Championships.

USEFUL NOTES:

It is recommended to consult any program updates or specific details that may be communicated on-site by Race Management.
For any doubts during the days, please refer to the organizing staff.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE GREAT RACES!

CLASSIFICATIONS AND SCORING

The final rankings of the HPV World Championships 2025 will be elaborated considering various factors to ensure fair competition and value every participation.

Classification Criteria

Participants will be classified based on:

Vehicle Type: Classifications will be divided into the following vehicle categories, based on the level of fairing and the number of wheels:
- 2-wheel UF (Unfaired)
- 2-wheel PF (Partially Faired)
- 2-wheel FF (Full Faired, e.g., Streamliner)
- 3-wheel FF (Full Faired, e.g., Velomobile)
- F1 Pedal Car (4 wheels)
- Trike TR (3-wheel unfaired)
- Hand bike
- Tandem
Gender: Separate classifications for Women and Men.
Age Classes: Within each vehicle category and gender, the following age classes will be defined:
- Junior
- PRO
- Senior
Absolute Age Classifications: General absolute classifications will also be compiled for each age class (Junior, PRO, Senior), regardless of vehicle type.

Formation of Classes – An Important Note for Valuing Participation

As indicated in the official regulations, in principle, the creation of a specific classification for a category and class combination would require the presence of at least three participants. However, in order to value the participation of all categories, particularly those like the female category or the Senior category (which has a very high number of participants), the organization has decided to proceed with the creation and awarding of classes regardless of the minimum number of competitors. This will ensure that every athlete, regardless of the popularity of their category, has the opportunity to compete for a position in their class.

Scoring System

The overall classification (by category and class, and absolute by age) will be determined through a point system, where the winner is the one who accumulates the lowest score. Points are awarded for each individual race based on placement and relative performance to other competitors. The lower the placement and the better the relative performance, the fewer points will be awarded.

Point Calculation: The system takes into account the position and the time/gap relative to the immediately preceding and succeeding competitors. Different coefficients will be applied for hill climb/sprint races and the endurance race to balance the weight of different disciplines.
Absence from Race: If a competitor does not participate in an individual race, they will receive a penalized score (10% more than the last classified competitor in that race) to ensure that the final standings reflect participation in all events.
Final Classification: The participant with the lowest total number of points at the end of all competitions will be declared the winner in their respective classification (class or absolute).

We invite all athletes to consult the complete regulations for a thorough understanding of the point calculation formulas and specific criteria.