2013 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Toscana - Italy From Sunday 22 nd to Sunday 29 th September 2013
Toscana, Italy Italy, and particularly the Tuscan Region, welcomes the 2013 UCI Road World Championships. The 2013 UCI Road World Championships routes travel through Florence, Lucca, Pistoia and Montecatini Terme, some of the most beautiful cities in Italy, rich in naturalistic and architectural treasures that helped build the region's decades-long cycling tradition. The organisers aim to pay tribute to the Tuscan cyclists who have written the history of cycling. Especially to Gino Bartali, prior to the celebrations for the centenary of his birth in 2014, and to Franco Ballerini, whose untimely passing left a deep void in the hearts of the Italians; and of course to Alfredo Martini, the honorary president and legendary coach of the national team. Men Elite Road Race : Sunday 29th September The Men Elite road race will cover a distance of 272km, with the start along the imposing medieval walls of Lucca the race will head east towards Firenze. The technically demanding point to point section will take in Montecarlo, famous for its wine & olive oil, as well Montecatini Terme, known for its Thermal Waters. The Route also takes in the breathtaking Tuscan scenery, as well as featuring the renowned climb of San Baronto, length of 5km metres and maximum gradient of 13%. After the climb the race will descend into a flat run into Firenze over the next 40km. Upon completing the 106km, the race will enter the circuit in Firenze. The finish circuit includes Fiesole and features two climbs. The first climb first climb of San Domenico rising above Florence to the hill top village of Fiesole, this 4.3km climb features an average gradient of 5.2% with a maximum of 9%. The second climb on Via Salviati is 600 metres in length with a 10% average grade with a sharp 16% max. The riders will complete 10 laps of the demanding circuit for the total race distance of 272km. Tuscany is a region on the west coast of Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants. Tuscany is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, artistic legacy and its permanent influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and has been home to many figures influential in the history of art and science. As a result, the region boasts museums (such as the Uffizi, the Pitti Palace).
SPORT COMPETITION SCHEDULE Saturday 21 September 2013 Team Time Trial training UCI Team Time Trial 09h00 12h30 Sunday 22 September 2013 UCI Team Time Trial UCI Women s Team Time Trial - Pistoia UCI Men s Team Time Trial Montecatini Terme Monday 23 September 2013 Individual Time Trial Women Junior Individual Time Trial Le Cascine, Firenze Men Under 23 Individual Time Trial - Pistoia Tuesday 24 September 2013 Individual Time Trial Men Junior Individual Time Trial Le Cascine, Firenze Women Elite Individual Time Trial Le Cascine, Firenze 10h00-11h35 (11h55) 14h00-17h10 (17h30) 10h00-11h25 (11h45) 14h00-16h35 (16h55) 10h00-12h15 (12h35) 14h30-16h30 (16h50) Wednesday 25 September 2013 Individual Time Trial Men Elite Individual Time Trial Montecatini Terme 13h15-16h40 (17h00) Thursday 26 September 2013 Road race training Firenze circuit only Junior Conference Road Races 10h00-12h30 16h00 18h00 Friday 27 September 2013 UCI Congress Road Races Women Junior Road Race Nelson Mandela Forum, Firenze Men Under 23 Road Race Start : Montecatini Terme 09h00-13h00 08h30-10h50 (11h10) 13h00-17h20 (17h40) Saturday 28 September 2013 Road Races Men Junior Road Race Start : Montecatini Terme Women Elite Road Race Start : Montecatini Terme 08h30-12h05 (12h25) 14h15-17h50 (18h10) Sunday 29 September 2013 Men Elite Road Race : Start Lucca Road Races 10h00-16h45 (17h05) 3/23
Pistoia Women Elite Team Time Trial Sunday 22 September : 42.8km 4/23
Montecatini Terme Men Elite Team Time Trial Sunday 22 September : 57.2km 5/23
Le Cascine, Firenze Women Junior Individual Time Trial Monday 23 September : 16.2km 6/23
Pistoia U23 Men Individual Time Trial Monday 23 September : 43.5km 7/23
Le Cascine, Firenze Men Junior Individual Time Trial Tuesday 24 September : 22.1km Women Elite Individual Time Trial Tuesday 24 September : 22.1km 8/23
Montecatini Terme Men Elite Individual Time Trial Wednesday 25 September : 57.9km 9/23
Montecatini Terme Men Under 23 Road Race Friday 27 September (+7 laps of the circuit) : 173.2km 10/23
Montecatini Terme Men Junior Road Race Saturday 28 September (+5 laps of the circuit) : 140km Women Elite Road Race Saturday 28 September (+5 laps of the circuit) : 140km 11/23
Lucca Men Elite Road Race Sunday 29 September (+10 laps of the circuit) : 272.2kms 12/23
Firenze Finish Circuit 16.57km All Categories Road Races Women Junior Road Race Friday 27 September (5 laps of the circuit) : 82.85km 13/23
1. ARRIVAL IN TOSCANA, ITALY Tuscany is a region of Italy s west coast, on the Tyrrhenian sea. The region is serviced by airports, good railway networks and motorway links. By car The A1 motorway, is the main road artery linking the north and south of the country, runs past Florence, which has four exits. The A11 motorway (with fee) and the Florence-Pisa-Livorno (FI-PI- LI) dual carriageway link the city with the west (Tyrrhenian Sea) coast. Public transport Toscana can be easily reached by public transport. There are excellent railway links to Florence, Montecatini Terme, Lucca and Pistoia. More information can be found: http://www.trenitalia.com/ Airports There are various airports within the Tuscan region. Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci is only 7.3km from the City Centre. Other international airports close to Florence are Pisa International Airport Galileo Galilei 80kms and Airport Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna 106km. Rental vehicles In Italy you ll find the following car rental companies amongst others: http://www.avis.co.uk/carhire/europe/italy, http://www.europcar.it, http://www.maggiore.it, http://www.alamo.it/, www.budget.co.uk, http://www.hertz.it/ Drivers License Requirements in Italy As a general rule, visitors in possession of a valid driver s licence may use that license to drive in Italy. However for certain Nations an international driver's licence may be required. Before travel, it is recommended that you kindly check with the automobile association in your country, to enquire if an internation driver s licence is required. The Italians drive on the right and overtake on the left. 14/23
2. ACCOMMODATION IN TOSCANA UCI Official Hotel Grand Hotel Baglioni Piazza Unità Italiana 6 Firenze t: +39 055 23580 f: +39 055 23588895 e: info@hotelbaglioni.it www.hotelbaglioni.it UCI Staff & Service Partner Hotel Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Lungarno del Tempio 44, Firenze t: +39 055 660241 f: +39 055 679560 e: info@hotelmediterraneo.com www.hotelmediterraneo.com Jumbo Grandi Eventi are the official accommodation partner for Teams & Media:- Via Tagliamento, 46 00198 Roma tel. +39 (06) 47.83.95.11 fax +39 (06) 47.82.63.31 www.jumbograndieventi.it Scaramuzzi Team are the official inward tourism partner for individuals and group bookings:- Viale G. Milton No:81 50129 Firenze Italy tel: +39 055 494 949 fax: +39 055 476 393 e: hotelstoscana2013@gmail.com Airport Transfers Should you require collection from airports, please contact Jumbo Grandi Eventi, who can assist in the arrangement of transfers at the cost of the National Federations, Teams or Media. For individual or group bookings please contact Scaramuzzi Team, who can assist in the arrangement of transfers at the cost the individual/company. 15/23
3. OFFICIAL MEETINGS The following meetings will be held during the period of the Championships:- UCI Junior Conference [by invitation only] Thursday 26 TH September 16h00-18h00 Palazzo dei Congressi Viale Amendole 2 Montecatini Terme Noting : Parking for NF located at Kursaal, Viale Puccini 2, Montecatini Terme, which is approximately 250mtrs. UCI Congress Friday 27th September 09h00-13h00 Salone dei Cinquecento Palazzo Vecchio Piazza della Signoria Florence Noting: closest car park Santa Maria Novella train station. Walking distance to Piazza della Signoria 1.2km approx. 15minutes. 4. UCI OFFICIALS Commissaire s Panel VOETS Jean-Michael President of the Commissaires Panel [BEL] MONTI Mirco Secretary of the Commissaire Panel [ITA] REES Ingo Member of the Commissaires Panel [GER] MARTINS Paula Member of the Commissaires Panel [POR] ABBOT Dorothy Member of the Commissaires Panel [USA] WATSON Paul Member of the Commissaires Panel [IRL] LOHITNAVY Nuthapong Member of the Commissaires Pane [THA] Technical Delegate MOTTET Charly [FRA] Doping Control Officers CASAROTTI Germano CASAROTTI MEZZINI Sergio MEZZINI [ITA] [ITA] 16/23
5. REGISTRATION FOR NATIONAL FEDERATIONS Each National Federation will receive a login and a password in order to register their riders, officials and accompanists directly via the website: www.uci.ch Entries open: 18 th August 2013 All entries should be received by: - 8 th September 2013 for all categories except for Men Elite - 7 th Sept 2013 for UCI Team Time Trials - 15 th September 2013 for Men Elite Selection of participants by specialty is governed by UCI Cycling Regulations Article 9.2.009 to 9.2.020. Any Federations that do not have Internet connection can contact the Sport and Technical Department to determine how to register their riders. 17/23
6. VISA SPECIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PROCEDURES All nations can visit: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp to obtain information regarding Entry Visas. Requests of Invitation Letters for visa purposes should be sent and addressed to: Mrs. Silvia Puppio: visa@toscana2013.it Telephone number : +39 06 47839517 The following documents are required: Formal request to be submitted by your National Federation, Media or Team, subject to Accreditation Approval Full name as it appears on passport. In case of multiply requests, please send list with names, passport numbers, date of births, positions (athletes, manager, media etc) Copy of passport of each person who require the Invitation letter to get the VISA City of the Italian Embassy/Consulate where you wish to apply to get your VISA Date of arrival in Italy This Special Procedure will be active at the various Consultants/Embassies from 12 th August The Visa for the UCI Road World Championships will be valid from August 21st to October 6th Deadline to request Invitation Letters UCI Teams and Federations: September 8th, 2013 Men Elite UCI Teams and Federations: September 16th, 2013 Media: September 19th, 2013 PLEASE TAKE CAREFUL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING: Some countries require that all applicants need to appear in person for the collection of the biometric data: ten fingerprints and a photograph are collected from persons applying for a visa. This system is progressively being rolled out in the different regions of the world. Hereby countries where it is necessary to take biometrical finger prints for short stay visas (Type C) Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, all African Countries and, from 5 th of September 2013, and all South American Countries As per the provisions of Schengen the subscription of Travel Insurance is mandatory for all members of the Delegation. In case of minors the presence of the parental authority/legal guardian is required. Please refer to this link for more information www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp Further information on the visa applications can also be obtained from the Italian consulate/embassy in your country. 18/23
7. ACCREDITATIONS Media/TV/Radio, UCI teams, Federations and LOC, future World Championships organisers, UCI sponsors receive a login and a password in order to request accreditation directly via the Internet: http://uci.wingsmedia.it Media/TV/Radio Opening date: 15 th July 2013 Closing date: 18 th September 2013 UCI Teams & Federations Opening date: 18 th August 2013 Closing date: 8 th September 2013 Others Opening date: 15 th July 2013 Closing date: 10 th September 2013 19/23
Accreditation Centre Accreditation Centre is located: Sede Rai Firenze Largo A. De Gasperi 1 50136 Firenze Hours of Operation : Thursday 19 September (LOC Accreditation only) Friday 20 September Saturday 21 September Sunday 22 September Monday 23 September Tuesday 24 September Wednesday 25 September Thursday 26 September Friday 27 September Saturday 28 September Sunday 29 September 16h00-20h00 09h00-19h00 09h00-18h00 09h00 18h00 09h00-18h00 09h00-18h00 09h00-15h00 13h00-19h30 09h00-18h00 09h00-18h00 08h00-10h00 20/23
8. SKODA OFFICIAL CAR PARK The car park is located: Sede Rai Firenze Largo A. De Gasperi 1 50136 Firenze Vehicle Collection Friday 20 September Saturday 21 September Sunday 22 September 09h00-19h00 09h00 18h00 09h00 18h00 For collection outside of the above hours please contact vehicle allocation manager. Contact number to follow Please note vehicles will only be issued to those in possession of their accreditation and valid driving licence. Return of Vehicles Sunday 29 September Monday 30 September 18h00 20h00 09h00 12h00 Federations are expected to treat these vehicles with the same care and attention that you would extend to your own vehicle. Keep your vehicle clean inside and out. We have a responsibility to our sponsor to keep the vehicles looking their best when on the race. Anyone abandoning vehicles at the end of the championships or anywhere else will be charged with the cost of recovery. There will be no exceptions. 21/23
Each National Federation is requested to provide an original letter signed by the President or Secretary of the Federation, who undertakes to pay for any damages, loss, theft arising from the use of the vehicle. For ease see below example letter. Example letter : I the undersigned, President (or General Secretary) of the National Federation, confirm that in the event of theft, damage, accident or confiscation of the vehicle made available to my National Federation by Skoda during the 2013 UCI Road World Championships in Toscana, Italy, the National Federation undertakes to pay the cost of repair, replacement or return of vehicle. The driver of the vehicle will be : Dated Location Signature Should on collection, such a letter not be available, a deposit in cash of Euro1,500 (one thousand five hundred euro) will be required prior to release of vehicle. The deposit will then be reimbursed in part or full in due time to the user by bank transfer after the assessment of the insurance adjuster, which could take up to four weeks. Note : Superficial damages to return vehicles will be noted, however, upon return to the manufacturer should underlying damages be associated with the vehicle, the repair costs will be the responsibility of the National Federation. NF must also take responsiblity of speeding fines, parking fines, etc, where applicable. Damages and fines will be communicated to National Federations in writing on or before 31st December 2013. Note : Please take care when driving in the city centres, there is limited access for vehicles and restricted timings apply. See below signs to look out for. 22/23
9. GENERAL INFORMATION Temperature in September-October: average of 20ºC Time zone: GMT +1 hour Language: The official language is Italian. Many Italian people also speak English and French. More information about Italy : www.italia.it Voltage: The standard voltage throughout Italy is 220V. An adapter plug would be required to connect appliances brought from overseas to the domestic power supply. Currency: Euro 10. ORGANISING COMMITTEE UCI Road World Championships Toscana 2013 Piazza Unità d Italia, 1 (Palazzo Cerretani) 50123 Firenze Italia t: +39 055 438 5427 e: segreteria.mondiale@toscana2013.it www.toscana2013.it 11. UCI The UCI are at your disposal for any additional information. Contact details as follows:- Matthew Knight, Sport Coordinator - matthew.knight@uci.ch Rita Bellanca, Event & Sponsor Coordinator rita.bellanca@uci.ch Tél. +41 24 468 58 11 Fax. +41 24 468 58 12 www.uci.ch 23/23