Riders Bulletin n.2/2025

Riders bulletin n.2 May 16, 2025 

 

If you’ve received this email, you are probably registered for the VII edition of the Appenninica MTB Stage Race, which will be held from June 23rd to June 27th. We are 37 days out.

 

This is the second rider bulletin. These bulletins will provide useful information, news, and mandatory action reminders. See bulletin one here. 

 

 

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.
  • 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 can book them from your ENDU registration. 
  • If you have a companion or supporters with you, we offer specific services and packages; click here.

 

Reminders and To Do:

  • Spread the word. Follow our social media channels and use #AppenninicaMTB and #Appenninicafamily on your posts. Thank you!
  • Rules. The race rules are published here. 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. 

Arriving and Parking

 

See you in Vidiciatico, a fraction of Lizzano in Belvedere (the first hosting village) Sunday, June 22nd.

Come to the accreditation desk between 14:00 and 18:00 in Piazza XXVII Settembre here.

Long term-parking and camper van area: Conca del Sole Pool in Vidiciatico

Short-term parking for accreditation is here. Go to the accreditation area on foot or by bike. Do not drive or attempt to park there. Thank you.

 

Transfer – Stage 5 location to start (pre-booked service)

 

The transfer from the last hosting town – Castelnovo ne’ Monti – is planned for 13:30  on Sunday the 22nd (the drive is about 3 hrs). Parking and pick-up area: parcheggio Piazzale Collodi 

Please have your bikes assembled – not in the bike bag – and be ready to board at 13:00 at the latest. 

 

Transfer – Airport (pre-booked service)

 

Transfers from Bologna Marconi Airport (BLQ) is planned for 13:00 on Sunday, the 22nd.

If you cannot make the first transfer, you can join a second transfer at 16:00. 

If you have not sent your flight schedule with the flight number please write to [email protected]. We must have this information (it is not enough that you have booked the transfer). 

The meeting point is at the arrival terminal (ground floor). Exit from the sliding doors and gather to your right. You’ll see a staff member with an Appenninica sign.  

If you arrive by train (or if you are already in town) you can reach the airport via the monorail called Marconi Express

Stay tuned for the next bulletin with more info and the starting list of riders and logistics (luggage and race bags). 

 

 

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