Annecy University Institute of Technology crowned 2025 world champion in human-powered speed
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Every year, the HPV (Human Power Vehicle) World Championships are held.
They are organised by the International Human Powered Vehicle Association (IHPVA), which supports human-powered vehicle competitions and aims to recognise and maintain records in order to encourage and promote progress in the field of human-powered technologies.
This year, it was held in Battle Mountain, Nevada, USA.
The Annecy University Institute of Technology competed with its streamlined bicycle and won three titles:
- 2025 World Champion in human-powered speed with a speed of 141.73 km/h achieved by François Pervis riding Altaïr 7, the Annecy University Institute of Technology's streamlined bicycle.
- 2025 World Champion in human-powered speed in the university rankings, ahead of the Universities of Liverpool and Toronto, and ahead of the California Polytechnic State University.
- 2025 World Vice-Champion in human-powered speed with a speed of 123.52 km/h achieved by Guillaume de France (Associate Professor at the IUT, aged 60) riding Altaïr 7.
The video shows François Pervis riding Altaïr 7 during his incredible performance at nearly 142 km/h.
Congratulations to François Pervis and the entire team at the IUT in Annecy for completing this project and achieving this tremendous success! 🥇
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