Rider’s Bulletin n.1/2024

Rider's Bulletin | Rider’s Bulletin (2024)

This is the first rider bulletin. These bulletins will provide useful information, news, and mandatory action reminders. The bulletins will answer most questions about the race and logistics, including transfers. Please wait for the bulletins and email us only if you have an unusual situation to discuss.

Basics and Updates:

On the website, you can find lots of information and we add more useful info periodically. The FAQ page is updated with the questions that we get asked the most.
The riders’ bulletins will be saved on the website so you won’t have to dig them out of your inbox. Make sure you read them all.
What is included in your race entry is listed under What you get.
Extra packages such as hotels are listed on the website and you’ll be able to book them from your ENDU account.
If you have a companion or supporters with you, we offer specific services and packages; click here.

Reminders and To Do:

Spread the word. Do you know of anyone that could join you? Have them register soon because we have only a few spots left (after that we will open a waiting list). Also, follow our social media channels and use #AppenninicaMTB and #Appenninicafamily on your posts. Thank you!
Rules. The race rules are published here (you can also download a pdf with the latest and approved race rules). Your acceptance of those rules is implied with your registration.
Online registration. We’ll contact you via email If your registration is not complete or if we have questions.

Pre-race hotel options

The first stage of Appenninica 2024 is on Monday, September 2nd, starting in Bologna and following in the footsteps of the 2024 Italian Grand Départ of the Tour de France! The partner hotel is The Social Hub Bologna.

We have secured more rooms in Bologna for Sunday the 1st including single/private rooms, which were sold out.

You can book the following:

Shared room for two (twin beds or one double bed; specify); contact us to indicate your roommates (Euro 205)
Private room for one rider (Euro 145)

The cost includes all taxes and fees, breakfast, and a fixed menu dinner (drinks are not included).

Arriving even earlier?

Some of you have also requested to book the night of August 31st (or even the 30th). Contact us if you need those nights as well.

Saitta and Steinburg crowned champions of Appenninica 2026

History is made as an Italian wins the Elite men’s race at Appenninica for the first time. The final stage goes to Hans Becking, who climbs to second overall ahead of Marek Sülzle. Among the women, Lola Bakker takes the stage win but the overall title belongs to Steinburg.

Steinburg: queen of stage and standings

Among the women, Steinburg further cements her lead ahead of tomorrow’s finale

Chiarini: from heartbreak to the biggest win

After seeing victory slip through his fingers in Riolunato, Riccardo Chiarini got his revenge in the finest possible way on the 91km and 2900m ending in Castelnovo ne’ Monti. Behind overall leader Saitta, the podium battle is wide open.

Steinburg wins and pulls clear

Among the women, Greete Steinburg made her move. Having pulled on the leader’s jersey yesterday, the Estonian took her first stage win of this edition, increasing her margin over Lola Bakker. Mara Parisi remains in contention, sitting third in the overall standings.

Saitta storms in Riolunato

The script for Stage 3 of the Appenninica MTB Stage Race was already written: short, explosive and full of plot twists. That is exactly what unfolded across the 38 km and 1,500 metres of elevation of the Monte Cimone Challenge, a loop around Riolunato held...

Schulz strikes back, Steinburg takes pink

Schulz had slipped more than 21 minutes behind after the opening stage. The American showed resilience and determination to respond immediately, taking victory in Riolunato. The general classification may now be a long shot, but she has firmly re-established herself as one of the riders to watch over the remaining stages.

Win for Becking, Jersey for Spica

Becking had finished third in Vidiciatico, disappointed after failing to hold the wheel of Vincenzo Saitta and Emanuele Spica in the finale. On the 65-kilometre route featuring 2,600 metres of elevation gain, however, the Dutchman matched the pace of the Rolling Bike Team duo throughout the day and eventually took advantage of misfortune for the race leader to claim both the stage win and a valuable leap up the standings.

De Souza overcomes adversity

De Souza overcomes a crash to beat Lola Bakker and Greete Steinburg in the women’s race

Sicilian dominance in the Apennines

Saitta leads home teammate Spica and Becking

Appenninica MTB Stage Race gets underway tomorrow in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines

The 2026 edition of Italy’s premier MTB stage race starts tomorrow, Monday, June 22. Nearly two hundred competitors will contest five exacting stages across the Emilia-Romagna Apennines, culminating in a grand finale at Castelnovo ne’ Monti on Friday, June 26

Appenninica 2026: the partners behind the race

The Emilia-Romagna’s stage race confirms a comprehensive partner ecosystem, positioning the event as a flagship platform for regional excellence and outdoor tourism. The 2026 edition will take place from June 22 to 26

Brazil’s rising MTB star eyes Appenninica crown on debut

At 23, Luiza Euzebio De Souza makes her Appenninica debut with quiet confidence, returning from injury and leading a record Brazilian contingent