RULES & REGULATIONS

On September 14, 2025, starting from Piazza Castello, Nova Eroica Ivrea will welcome cyclists from across Italy and abroad, offering a unique experience through medieval villages, historic castles, and the hills of Canavese.

Nova Eroica is more than an event—it’s an experience that embodies the spirit of the “Third Half” seen in other sports: after the effort, participants share the joy of the day with friends, good food, great music, and a strong connection to the local land. Nova Eroica Ivrea is an amateur and cyclotourism event featuring timed special segments and free-pacing sections, mainly on secondary roads and gravel. It combines competitive racing with leisure cycling, offering routes suited both for those seeking a sporting challenge and those preferring a relaxed ride.

ART. 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

Venue & 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 (FCI) and complies with its Amateur Sector Regulations.
All participants must read and accept these Rules before registering.

ART. 2 – BICYCLES

Nova Eroica Ivrea is primarily for gravel bikes. Road and cyclocross bikes made of carbon, steel, titanium, or aluminum are also allowed; mountain bikes and e-bikes are prohibited.
Required equipment: drop handlebars.
Gravel bike requirements:

• Minimum tire width: 32 mm
• Disc brakes on both wheels

Gravel bike definition:
Derived from cyclocross, gravel frames generally feature:

• Bottom-bracket height: 27.5–28 mm
• Head tube 1.5–3 cm longer than standard
• Head tube angle > 70°
• Frame and fork clearance for up to 50 mm tires (typically 700×32–40 or 650×40)
• Disc brake rotors 140–160 mm
• Internal cable routing
• Frame materials: steel, carbon, or sometimes aluminum
• 1× or 2× drivetrains (e.g., Campagnolo Ekar, Shimano GRX, SRAM Force)
• Drop handlebars, race-style configuration

ART. 3 – REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION

1. Registration is online only via the official event website; registering implies full acceptance of these rules.
2. Platform: MyEroica (https://www.myeroica.cc).
3. Changes in route are allowed until race start, provided the medical certificate requirement stays the same.
4. Medical certificates: required (competitive or non-competitive) based on route selected.
5. Last-minute registrations must present the medical certificate at technical packet pickup (see Art. 8).
6. Participants without proper certificates are not considered registered and will not be refunded.
7. Participants must declare the truthfulness of uploaded documents per Italian DPR n. 445/2000.
8. Registrations are individual. Team registrations via one account require prior authorization; all athletes must be registered on MyEroica.
9. Fees:
   • Eroica Club member: €50 (until 30 days before the event)
   • Early Bird: €55 (April 17 – June 30, 2025)
   • Standard: €60 (July 1 – August 31, 2025)
   • Premium: €65 (September 1 – 12, 2025)
   • Last Minute: €75 (September 13–14, onsite, subject to availability)
10. Inclusion in fee: race pack (with gifts and souvenirs), race bib and bike number, route map and rest stops, rest stops (varying by route), finisher prize, pasta party.

ART. 4 – ROUTES & RACE FORMAT

Participants choose one of three routes at registration:

1. Long “Historical Ivrea Route” – 133 km (Competitive): requires competitive medical certificate.
2. Medium “Hill Trails” – 80 km (Competitive): same certificate required.
3. Short “Ivrea Village Tour” – 44 km (Cyclotourist): non-competitive certificate acceptable.
4. Extra routes: may be announced in special cases on the official site.

ART. 5 – EVENT OPERATION & COURSE DETAILS

1. Navigation and Signage: routes are marked with arrows; GPS files and time tables are official and available online.
2. Start/Finish: official start and end points with event staff along the way.
3. Start times: all routes begin at 08:00 (Long “Morainic Amphitheatre”, Medium “Serra Tour”, Short “Via dei Castelli”).
4. Route changes allowed last-minute without penalty, if medical requirements remain same.
5. Competitive routes include free-ride sections and timed specials; the short route is entirely free-ride.
6. Arrows mark routes; participants must follow GPS files and time schedules on the website.
7. The organization will provide “Start of Race” and “End of Race” vehicles along the routes.

ART. 6 – SAFETY & AID

1. Assistance services: first aid stations and qualified personnel along routes.
2. Rider conduct: participants must follow event staff directions and traffic laws.
3. Liability: ride at your own risk; the Organization is not liable for injuries or damages except in cases of proven negligence.
4. Safety regulations: compliance with Italian Highway Code and cycling safety laws is mandatory.

ART. 7 – MINORS

1. Age range: cyclists aged 13–17 may ride only the Short Route.
2. Authorization: written parental or guardian consent required at registration. This must be completed and submitted at the time of registration, along with the presentation of a certificate of fitness for sports and/or a cycling membership card. The authorization form is available at the following (LINK)
3. Lack of proper authorization will exclude the minor from the event.

ART. 8 – TECHNICAL PACK & RACE PACK PICKUP

Pickup times and requirements:

• Saturday, September 13, 2025: 14:00–19:00
• Sunday, September 14, 2025: 06:00–07:30

Required: printed MyEroica registration confirmation, valid ID, and competitive sports card if required.
Those who purchased a daily FCI license (€10) during registration do not need to show a card.
Delegation: allowed via a signed form and ID copies.
Team pickup: a cumulative list of participants must be provided.

ART. 9 – SUBSTITUTIONS AND CANCELLATIONS

Substitutions allowed up to 30 days before the event for registered participants (new registrant must upload docs). Fee: €15.
No refunds after that date; race pack will not be sent.
Cancellations via email ([email protected]) are accepted up to 30 days prior.
Doctors’ certificate may allow deferral to next year minus €15 fee, non-transferable.
Non-participation returns for next year held valid; no refunds.

ART. 10 – TIMING & RESULTS

Time tables published on the official site at least 7 days before.
Timed segments tracked via chip on bike number. Missing any timed segment disqualifies from ranking.
Checks may be conducted per UCI/FCI anti-fraud rules. Non-compliance or refusal leads to disqualification.
Timing applies only to Long and Medium routes; system details to be announced.

ART. 11 – TEAM CLASSIFICATION & AWARDS

A “team” is at least 4 riders registered to the same sports club (any gender composition).
Awards go to teams with the most finishers within the maximum time; in case of a tie, the fastest combined individual times.
Team awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Club at Nova Eroica Ivrea 2025.
Tie-breaker: absolute ranking. Awards at the end of the race per program. Rankings published online.

ART. 12 – INDIVIDUAL CLASSIFICATION & AWARDS

Rankings based on total time across timed segments.
Long and Medium routes (Men/Women):

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd absolute per category per route
  Official award ceremony at 17:30 in Bike Village.
  Prizes not collected in person will not be re-sent.
  The Organization reserves the right to adjust categories.
  All finishers receive a commemorative medal.

ART. 13 – PUBLICATION OF RESULTS

At the end of Medium “Via delle Vigne Eroiche” and Long “Via dei Laghi” routes, individual and team rankings for timed segments will be published online.

ART. 14 – MEDICAL AID

Ambulances and medical staff will be on site.

ART. 15 – MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE

Private support vehicles are not allowed. Organization provides mechanical aid at rest stops and along the route, but riders are advised to carry repair tools and spare tubes.

ART. 16 – CUTOFF TIMES & COURSE CLOSURE

Deadline to finish all routes: 17:00.
Time gates:

• 12:00: 21 km mark for Medium and Short
• 13:00: 75 km for Long
• 15:00: 52 km for Medium, 105 km for Long
  After these times, services are not guaranteed.

ART. 17 – COMPLAINTS & INFORMATION

Complaints must be sent via email ([email protected]) within 10 days of published results.
Information available in Italian and English.

ART. 18 – REFRESHMENTS

Official rest stops will provide free drinks and sweet/savory food:

• Castle of Masino (all routes): 09:00–10:30
• Castle of Mazzè (Long route): 10:30–12:30
• Zimone (Long & Medium): 11:00–15:00

ART. 19 – EVENT CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT

If cancelled due to force majeure, entry fee isn’t refunded but valid for the next year’s edition with a €15 admin fee—must request within deadline.
If postponed within the same calendar year, registrations roll over with no fee; transfers to next year not allowed.

ART. 20 – AMENDMENTS

The Organization may modify these rules at any time (technical or safety reasons). The official website is the sole source of information.

ART. 21 – RIDER RIGHTS & DUTIES

Riders must display bike numbers visibly and wear race bibs. Numbers must not be altered.
A rigid, certified helmet must be worn and fastened at all times.
Riders must obey the highway code even on timed sections.

ART. 22 – DISQUALIFICATIONS

Two-year bans for:

• Unauthorized route deviations
• Abusive or insulting behavior toward staff
• Environmental misconduct (littering)
  Severe violations (using another rider’s bib or unauthorized registration transfer) may result in lifetime ban.
  Midyear disqualifications could be enforced immediately.
  Motorized bikes or any propulsion aids are strictly prohibited—disqualification or removal applies.

ART. 23 – MISCELLANEOUS

For matters not covered here, FCI Amateur Sector Regulations apply.

ART. 24 – APPROVAL, CONSENT, AUTHORIZATION, ETC.

By registering, each participant:

• Declares to have read, understood, and accepted these Regulations
• Guarantees proper behavior during and after the event
• Confirms being in good health and having submitted a valid medical certificate
• Releases the Organization from liability for damages related to participation
• Consents to data use (incl. commercial) per Italian privacy law (Law 196/2003) and EU GDPR (2017/679)
• Grants irrevocable global rights for image and video use, including transfer to third parties, for promotional purposes, indefinitely
• Confirms absence of civil or sporting sanctions, doping history, and not using prohibited substances per WADA list (http://list.wada-ama.org/prohibited-all-times/prohibited-substances/); false declarations are punishable by law

FINAL AMENDMENTS & CLOSURE (Art. 8 repeated numbering)

1. The Organization may modify the Regulations for technical or safety reasons, notifying participants promptly.
2. All official communications via the official website and authorized social accounts.
3. Participation implies full and unconditional acceptance.
4. Any disputes will be resolved per applicable laws and FCI directives.

This document is the official set of rules for Nova Eroica Ivrea on September 14, 2025. Participants are asked to review it carefully to ensure a safe and successful event. For updates and more information, refer regularly to the official event website.