Nova Eroica is not just an event, but an experience that recalls the spirit of the Third Time as it happens in other sports: after the effort, the joy of the day is shared among friends, with good food, great music and a strong bond with the territory. Nova Eroica Ivrea is an amateur and cycle-tourist event that includes timed special tests and free-ride sections, mainly developing on secondary roads and partly dirt tracks (white roads). The event combines the competitive component with that of cycle tourism, offering routes designed to satisfy both those seeking a sporting challenge and those who want to enjoy a peaceful pedaling experience.
ART. 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
Place and Date:
Nova Eroica Ivrea will take place on September 14, 2025 in Ivrea (TO – Italy).
Affiliation:
The event is affiliated with the Italian Cycling Federation (F.C.I.) and complies with the Implementation Rules of the National Amateur Sector.
All participants are required to carefully read the following Regulations before registering for NOVA Eroica.
ART. 2 – BICYCLES
Nova Eroica Ivrea is a cycling race dedicated primarily to gravel bicycles. Road and cyclocross bicycles made of carbon, steel, titanium or aluminum are also permitted; mountain bikes and pedal-assisted bicycles are prohibited.
Bicycles must be equipped with a handlebar with a racing bend.
To be considered gravel bicycles, they must have:
• Tires with a minimum width of 32 mm.
• Disc brakes installed on both the front and rear wheels.
Definition of Gravel Bicycle
The frame of a gravel bicycle derives from that of cyclocross bicycles, already widely defined by the FCI. The main differences between a cyclocross frame and a gravel bike are:
• Bottom bracket height: 27.5/28 mm.
• Head tube: higher, on average by 1.5/3 cm compared to the standard one.
• Head tube angle: greater than 70°.
• Rear triangle and fork: sized to accommodate wheels up to 50 mm (the most common sizes are 700x32/40 or 560bx40).
• Disc brakes: 140/160 mm discs.
• Cable routing: made internally.
• Frame materials: steel, carbon or, in some cases, aluminum.
• Gear group: configurable in 1x or 2x (e.g. Ekar Campagnolo, GRX Shimano or Force Sram).
• Handlebar: curved, typical of the racing configuration.
ART. 2 – REGISTRATIONS AND PARTICIPATION METHODS
1. Registrations:
Registrations will be made exclusively through the official website of the event, according to the terms and conditions indicated therein. Participation implies full acceptance of these regulations.
2. MyEroica online platform: https://www.myeroica.cc
3. Changes to Registration: up until the moment of departure, the participant may change the choice of route, provided that the type of medical certificate required does not change.
4. Medical Certifications: it is mandatory to have a suitable medical certificate, of a competitive or non-competitive nature, depending on the chosen route.
5. For those who make LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION, the medical certificate must be presented and validated when collecting the technical envelope, see art. 8
6. Those who do not comply with this requirement will NOT be considered regularly registered and will not be entitled to a refund of the registration fee.
7. Each participant must declare in accordance with the Presidential Decree. n. 445 of 28 December 2000 that the documents uploaded by him to the MyEroica system are true and correspond to the originals in his possession.
8. Registrations can only be made individually. Sports groups wishing to register their team through a single account must make a request to the Organization. Each athlete must in any case be registered on the My Eroica platform
9. - Registration reserved for CICLO CLUB EROICA members at €50.00 (up to 30 days from the date of the race);
- EARLY BIRD registration open to all at €55.00 starting from 17 April 2025 until 30 June 2025;
- STANDARD registration open to all at €60.00 starting from 01 July 2025 until 31 August 2025;
- PREMIUM registration open to all at €65.00 from 01 September 2025 until 12 September 2025;
- LAST MINUTE registration open to all at €75.00 from 13 to 14 2025 on site, subject to availability, press Registration Secretariat;
10. The registration fee, regardless of the established price, will include:
RACE PACK with gifts and souvenirs of the event;
RACE NUMBER to attach to the jersey and number for the bicycle;
EROICA MAP with details of the routes and refreshments;
REFRESHMENTS in different numbers depending on the length of the routes;
FINISH PRIZE;
PASTA PARTY at the end of the event;
ART. 4 – RACE ROUTES AND METHODS
The event includes three different routes, from which the participant can choose at the time of registration:
1. Long Route “Itinerario Storico di Ivrea” – 133 Km Competitive:
o Requires possession of a competitive medical certificate.
2. Medium Route “I Sentieri delle Colline” – 80 Km Competitive:
o Requires possession of a competitive medical certificate.
3. Short Route “Giro del Borgo di Ivrea” – 44 Km Cycle-tourism:
o A non-competitive medical certificate is sufficient.
4. Extra Routes (if applicable):
In special cases, the Organization may propose additional routes, which will be promptly communicated on the official website.
ART. 5 – EVENT CONDUCT AND TRACKS
1. Signage and Navigation:
The routes will be duly marked with indicators and arrows. It is however mandatory to refer to the GPS tracks and time tables made available on the official website of the event.
2. Starting and Finishing Point:
The event includes an official start and finish, supported by the presence of organizational staff along the route.
3. Departure Times:
o Long Route “Historical Route of Ivrea”: 08:00.
o Medium Route “I Sentieri delle Colline”: 08:00.
o Short Route “Giro del Borgo di Ivrea”: 08:00.
4. Route Changes:
It is possible to change the choice of route up to the last moment before departure, without penalty, as long as the type of medical certificate remains unchanged.
5. The Competitive routes include free-ride transfer and timed special tests, the cycle-tourist route is entirely free-ride.
6. The routes will be marked with arrows but everyone will have to rely on the GPS tracks and time tables available on the website www.novaeroica.it
7. The Organization will ensure the presence of a Race Start and a Race Finish, which will pass along the routes.
ART. 6 – SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
1. Assistance Services:
The Organization will guarantee an assistance service along the entire route, with first aid points and qualified personnel.
2. Behavior of Participants:
Participants are required to follow the instructions provided by the event staff and to comply with road safety regulations.
3. Responsibility:
Participation in the event is at the risk and peril of the individual participant. The Organization cannot be held responsible for injuries or damages, except in the case of proven negligence.
4. Safety Regulations:
Compliance with the provisions of the Highway Code and the regulations in force regarding safety for cycling is mandatory.
ART. 7 – PARTICIPATION OF MINORS
1. Age Group Allowed:
Cyclists between the ages of 13 and 17 may participate exclusively in the Short Route “Giro del Borgo di Ivrea”.
2. Authorization:
Written authorization from parents or legal guardians is required, to be completed and submitted at the time of registration.
3. Conditions of Participation:
Failure to possess the authorization will result in the exclusion of the minor from the event.
ART. 8 - COLLECTION OF THE TECHNICAL ENVELOPE AND RACE PACK
The RACE PACKS and the TECHNICAL ENVELOPES with the RACE NUMBERS will be distributed at the pre-established points at the following times:
Saturday 13 September 2025 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sunday 14 September 2025 from 6:00 am to 7:30 am
To collect the TECHNICAL ENVELOPE and the RACE PACK it will be necessary to present:
• printout of the "MY EROICA" page showing the registration;
• valid identity document;
• competitive sports card (as per Art. 5 of this regulation);
For non-members who have signed up for the F.C.I. Daily Card at a cost of €10.00 at the time of registration it will not be necessary to present any card.
It is possible to “delegate” a friend or trusted person by delivering the printout of the “MY EROICA page” duly completed and signed in original in the section dedicated to DELEGATION in addition to a copy of the identity document of the delegating person and a copy of the competitive sports card.
For the collection of Technical Envelopes and Race Packs of sports groups, a cumulative list is required where the data of the individual participants must be indicated.
ART. 9 - SUBSTITUTIONS OR CANCELLATION OF PARTICIPATION
Within 30 days of the event date, it is possible to request the substitution of a participant only if the registration is up to date. The new participant to replace the previous one must register on the “MY EROICA” system and upload the required documents. (Medical certificate and valid sports card)
A secretarial fee of €15.00 will be required for this operation.
If a registered participant is unable to participate in NOVA EROICA IVREA, the participation fee will not be refunded and the race pack will not be shipped.
Within 30 days of the event date, it is possible to communicate cancellation by sending an email to the following address [email protected].
The organization reserves the right to evaluate at its sole discretion the communications received if motivated by “objective impossibility to participate due to injury” documented by clinical reports.
The clinical documentation will be treated in compliance with the current legislation on Privacy.
In cases recognized by the organization, the participation fee alone will be considered valid for registration for the following year's edition upon payment of a €15.00 administration fee.
The registration held valid for the following year is nominal and non-transferable to third parties and will only be valid for the year following the cancellation. In the event of further non-participation, the fee will be considered lost.
ART. 10 - TIME TABLE AND TIMING
The Time Tables of all the routes will be published on the website www.novaeroicaivrea.it and made official at least 7 days before the event.
At the beginning and end of each TIMED Special Stage, the individual times of the athletes in the race will be recorded using the appropriate chip applied to the bike number provided with the technical envelope. Those who miss even just one TIMED Special Stage will not appear in the arrival order. Recalling the U.C.I. and F.C.I. Regulations, paragraph 1.3.010 and 12.4.003 technological fraud, the race jury, with the technical support of the organization, is authorized to carry out random or systematic checks.
Non-compliance or refusal to undergo the required technical checks will result in immediate disqualification and reporting to the competent bodies.
Timekeeping will be carried out only for the Long “Via dei Laghi” and Medium “Via delle Vigne Eroiche” routes with methods that will be communicated before the Event.
ART. 11 - COMPOSITION, RANKINGS AND AWARDS OF THE CLUB
The composition of a club will be defined as such if it is composed of a minimum group of 4 cyclists registered with the same sports club. Clubs may be composed of only men, only women or mixed.
The teams that bring the most cyclists to the completion of their respective routes within the maximum time indicated by the timetable referred to in Art. 10 will be awarded. In the case of teams composed of the same number of cyclists, the best sum of the timed times will be considered.
Company Ranking:
• 1st NOVA Eroica Ivrea 2025 Company
• 2nd NOVA Eroica Ivrea 2025 Company
• 3rd NOVA Eroica Ivrea 2025 Company
In the event of a tie between two or more Companies, the overall ranking of the competitors will be considered.
The Awards will be given at the end of the race as reported in the event program on the website www.novaeroicaivrea.it.
The rankings will be published on the website www.novaeroicaivrea.it
ART. 12 - INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS AND AWARDS
The Rankings will be determined by the sum of the individual times of the Timed sections.
Long Course and Medium Course
(MEN / WOMEN)
- 1st Overall NOVA EROICA IVREA 2025 133KM COURSE and 88KM COURSE (MEN / WOMEN)
- 2nd Overall NOVA EROICA IVREA 2025 133KM COURSE and 88KM COURSE (MEN / WOMEN)
- 3rd Overall NOVA EROICA IVREA 2025 133KM COURSE and 88KM COURSE (MEN / WOMEN)
The official awards ceremony will take place at the end of the race in the Bike Village at 5:30 pm.
PRIZES NOT COLLECTED IN PERSON WILL NEITHER BE DELIVERED TO THIRD PARTIES NOR SHIPPED TO YOUR HOME.
The Organization reserves the right to change the categories in accordance with new provisions or new needs.
All participants who complete NOVA EROICA IVREA will receive a commemorative medal of the event upon arrival.
ART. 13 - PUBLICATION OF TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS
At the end of the Medium “Via delle Vigne Eroiche” and Long “Via dei Laghi” routes, the rankings of the individual timed special tests and the team ranking will be drawn up and published.
ART. 14 - HEALTH CARE
Health care includes the presence of ambulances with doctors and medical personnel.
ART. 15 - MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE
The assistance of any kind by private vehicles following the race is strictly prohibited. The Organization guarantees mechanical assistance at all refreshment points. The Organization provides mechanical assistance during the race, but does not guarantee total efficiency for all athletes; it is therefore recommended to have a kit for repairs and punctures.
ART. 16 - CLOSURE AND DIVERSIONS OF COURSES
The maximum time to complete all the courses is set for 17:00.
The following time gates will be set along the courses:
• 12:00 (21Km Medium and Short course)
° 13:00 (75 km Long course)
• 15:00 (52Km Medium course, 105Km Long course)
Beyond these times, services will not be guaranteed to participants.
ART. 17 - COMPLAINTS AND INFORMATION
Any complaints must be sent to the organization exclusively via email to [email protected] within 10 days of the publication of the list of finishers.
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ART. 18 - REFRESHMENTS
Official REFRESHMENT points are provided along the routes, equipped with drinks, sweet and savoury food in authentic Eroica style.
Please note that the refreshment points are free and will have the following opening and closing times:
- Ristoro Castello di Masino (all routes) from 09.00 to 10.30;
- Ristoro Castello di Mazzè (Long Route) from 10.30 to 12.30;
- Ristoro di Zimone (Long and Medium Route) from 11.00 to 15.00;
ART. 19 - CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE EVENT DATE
If, due to force majeure, the event is not held, the amount paid at the time of registration will not be refunded, but only the participation fee will be considered valid in the event of a request to register for the following edition. The organization will also be entitled to a €15.00 administrative fee for moving the registration to the following year. The request to register for the following year and the payment of the administrative fee must be made by the date indicated by the organization after the cancellation of the event.
Furthermore, for reasons of force majeure or other serious reasons, which may jeopardize the preparation of the event or the participation in it by a number of people no less than half of the registered participants, the Organization reserves the right to move the location and/or date of the event within the same calendar year. In this case, the registration fee paid will be valid for the event on the rescheduled date, without additional costs for the registered participants. In this case, it is not possible to move the registration to the following year's edition.
ART. 20 - CHANGES
The Organization reserves the right to make changes to the regulations at any time. The official website of the event where these regulations are published is the only official point of information on the event.
ART. 21 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE RACERS
The cyclists are required to fix the bike numbers visibly behind the saddle, as well as to affix the dorsal number, provided by the Organization, on the back. These numbers cannot be modified or altered in any way.
It is mandatory to use a rigid helmet approved for cycling and to keep it fastened for the entire duration of the race. Cyclists are required to respect the highway code throughout the race, even in the timed sections.
ART. 22 - DISQUALIFICATIONS
A 2-year disqualification will be applied to those who:
- Make unauthorized route deviations;
- They will behave in an abusive and offensive way towards the Organization's staff;
- They will behave in a way that does not respect the environment, such as throwing waste outside the spaces set up at refreshment points and checkpoints.
We appeal to the civic sense of all participants so that the areas along the route remain clean.
In serious cases, such as participation with the RACE NUMBER of others and the unauthorized transfer of one's registration, at the sole discretion of the Organization, disqualification may be for life.
Disqualifications imposed during the year may result in removal from the starting list at any time at the sole discretion of the Organization.
It is strictly forbidden, under penalty of disqualification or removal, to use bicycles equipped with any type of engine or movement aid.
ART. 23 - OTHER RULES
For anything not covered by this regulation, the event will apply the implementing rules of the amateur sector of the FCI.
Art. 24 - Approval, consent, authorization, etc.
Asking to participate in Nova Eroica Ivrea in any of the ways provided for in this regulation, each participant from the moment of registration:
- he declares that he has read and approved this regulation and to accept all his parts;
- is constituted by one's behavior during and after the event;
- he declares that he is in good physical condition and that he has delivered to the organization a valid medical certificate after having undergone an aptitude medical examination for the competitive or cyclistical cycling practice (as per art.6), providing the organization with the wider manleva for any damage that should undergo as a consequence of its participation in the event;
- expresses consent to the use of your data, also for commercial purposes, according to the provisions of the Consolidated Law on Privacy n. 196 of 30/06/2003 and by the Regulation of the European Union on Privacy 2017/679 (GDPR/18);
- grants the organization the wider consent to the use, in the ways allowed by law, also for profit, of all its video or photographic image made on the days of the event, providing the organization's organization to the transfer to third parties of these images. The aforementioned authorization for the use of its image must be understood as permanently and without territorial limits all over the world, for the use in various publications and videos, included, with a mere example and non -limiting, promotional and/or advertising materials made on all supports. The organization may also give in to third parties and to its institutional and commercial partners, the rights of use provided for in this agreement.
The organization declines all responsibility for itself and for its collaborators, for accidents or damage to people or things, who should occur before, during and after the event or as a result of the same.
Furthermore, by sending the online registration form, the self -certification participant the non -existence of sporting, civil and/or criminal sanctions, even if discounted, for facts related to doping and declares that he has not taken - and not to assume - substances included in the anti -doping list of the World AntiDoping Agency (Wada) http://list.wada-am.org/prohibited-al-times/prohibited-substances/
The mendacious self -certification will be persecuted according to the law
