Riders bulletin n.7/2022

Rider's Bulletin (2022)

Riders bulletin n.7 August 31, 2022

Hey, Appenninica is almost here! See you on Saturday!

TRANSFERS SCHEDULE:

If you have booked a pre-race transfer you can find the timetable below:

Friday the 2nd at 20:00

Airport Bologna BLQ – Castelnovo ne’ Monti

Meet at arrivals, outside of the sliding door to the exit door (gather to your right).

Saturday the 3rd at 13:00

Airport Bologna BLQ – Castelnovo ne’ Monti

Meet at arrivals, outside of the sliding door to the exit door (gather to your right).

Saturday the 3rd at 11:00 (CHANGED FROM 10:00)

Vidiciatico (Lizzano in Belvedere), which is location S7 – Castelnovo ne’ Monti

Meet at Piscina Conca del Sole. Park here.

ACCREDITATION TIMETABLE:

Saturday from 14:00 to 17:00
Piazza Gramsci, Castelnovo ne’ Monti
Sunday from 9:00 to 10:00 only for those who are not in Castelnovo already.

Bring:

– ID

– UCI Licence or Doctor declaration and 70 Euro cash for an event racing license

From now on, communications and news are moved to Appenninica’s Telegram channel.

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9th Wave Cycling will again be a Top Sponsor and Official Wheel of Appenninica

Peter and crew are there to help you and support you with wheels, tires, tubes, and a welcoming hospitality tent.

But there’s more – 9th Wave’s top-quality wheelsets are never discounted. But at Appenninica you have the chance to enjoy 20% Off. So, should you need a wheelset – or if you would like to upgrade – this is a great opportunity!

Appenninica MTB locks in 2026 dates: five days of racing from June 22nd to 26th

Fresh off the 2025 edition, Appenninica MTB Stage Race is already looking ahead. The next chapter of the Italian stage race will take place from June 22nd to 26th, 2026, keeping its five-stage format. Early Bird entries go live on July 2nd

Arias and Bakker crowned champions of Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2025

Colombian Diego Arias secures his second overall title after 2022, while Dutch rider Lola Bakker prevails in the women’s race after a week-long battle with Syd Schulz. Spica wins final stage and climbs to third overall.

Bakker delivers standout Queen Stage performance

Another dramatic turnaround in the women’s race as Lola Bakker claims her third stage win, building a commanding advantage

Arias moves closer to Appenninica 2025 victory

Diego Arias wins High Mountain Queen Stage, extending his lead in Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2025. Saitta remains second, with Massimo Rosa taking third on the day.

Bakker rebounds, Schulz stays calm

Lola Bakker responds after Tuesday’s setback, while Syd Schulz manages to limit the damage

Candeago bounce back in Riolunato

Third different winner in as many stages at Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2025: Andrea Candeago claims victory in Riolunato, outsprinting Vincenzo Saitta and teammate Diego Arias to secure the win that eluded him in Vidiciatico.

Schulz seizes the Pink Jersey

In the women’s race, Syd Schulz snatches the leader’s jersey from Lola Bakker

Saitta triumphs in Vidiciatico as Arias holds firm

After a strong debut, Sicilian rider Vincenzo Saitta wins Stage 2 of Appenninica, outsprinting Diego Arias and Andrea Candeago in Vidiciatico

Arias strikes first at Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2025

Diego Arias drops Saitta, and finishes ahead of Becking and the Italian

Bakker powers clear, Schulz hangs tough

Lola Bakker edges Schulz in a heated women’s contest

Appenninica 2025 kicks off: five days of pure MTB

Tomorrow, Monday June 23rd, the 2025 edition of Appenninica MTB Stage Race kicks off from Lizzano in Belvedere. Through Friday June 27th, 117 riders will battle across 315 kilometers and nearly 12,000 meters of elevation gain. Hans Becking and Diego Arias are the men to watch, while the women’s field is wide open with no clear favorite.

Twenty-Two Nations line up for Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2025

From June 23-27, the Emilia-Romagna Apennines will collect the attention of international MTB lovers with 118 participants from 22 different Countries. The Netherlands and Italy lead the field, while South America is getting more represented year after year