On September 13, 2026, starting from Piazza Ottinetti, 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 13, 2026, in Ivrea (TO, Italy). Start P.za Ottinetti 8:00 AM
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 a cycling event primarily dedicated to gravel bikes, with the 2026 edition opening the short route to electric bicycles. Road bikes and cyclocross bikes made of carbon, steel, titanium, or aluminum are also allowed; mountain bikes and pedal-assist bicycles are prohibited on the medium and long routes.

The frame of a gravel bike is derived from that of cyclocross bikes, which has already been extensively defined by the UCI.

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: €50 (April 1 – May 31, 2026)
   • Standard: €60 (June 1 – July 31, 2026)
   • Premium: €70 (August 1 – September 11, 2026)
   • Last Minute: €75 (September 12–13, 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” – 140 km (Competitive): requires competitive medical certificate.
2. Medium “Hill Trails” – 90 km (Competitive): same certificate required.
3. Short “Ivrea Village Tour” – 50 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. By u
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 12, 2026: 14:00–19:00
• Sunday, September 13, 2026: 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 (info@novaeroicaivrea.it) 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

Not Applicabile

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 15:30 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 and Long routes, individual 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

Short Route: no time gates.

Medium Route: at km 67, riders must pass by 13:00 (Candia town center). Riders arriving after this time must return by following the main road towards Ivrea.

Long Route: at km 100, riders must pass by 15:00 (junction between Cuceglio and Vialfrè). Riders arriving after this time must return to the route from the village of Vialfrè.

ART. 17 – COMPLAINTS & INFORMATION

Complaints must be sent via email (info@novaeroicaivrea.it) 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:

Short Course
Km 24 – Castello di Masino

Medium Course
Km 24 – Castello di Masino
Km 60 – Castello di Mazzè
Km 77 – Pianezze area, Vialfrè
Km 89 – Pavone Canavese town centre

Long Course
Km 24 – Castello di Masino
Km 45 – Anfiteatro di Viverone
Km 86 – Castello di Mazzè
Km 110 – Castello di Agliè
Km 122 – Pianezze area, Vialfrè
Km 136 – Pavone Canavese town centre

Opening Times of Refreshment Stations

Castello di Masino: from 09:00 to 11:00
Anfiteatro di Viverone: from 09:30 to 12:30
Castello di Mazzè: from 10:20 to 13:30
Castello di Agliè: from 12:00 to 15:00
Pianezze – Vialfrè: from 11:00 to 16:00
Pavone Canavese town centre: from 12:00 to 17:00

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 13, 2026. 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.