From June 22–26, 2026, the Emilia-Romagna Apennines will take center stage over 310 km and 11,000 meters of total climbing. The race villages of Lizzano in Belvedere, Riolunato, and the grand finale in Castelnovo ne’ Monti are confirmed
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
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.
Another dramatic turnaround in the women's race as Lola Bakker claims her third stage win, building a commanding advantage
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.
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.
In the women’s race, Syd Schulz snatches the leader’s jersey from Lola Bakker
After a strong debut, Sicilian rider Vincenzo Saitta wins Stage 2 of Appenninica, outsprinting Diego Arias and Andrea Candeago in Vidiciatico
Diego Arias drops Saitta, and finishes ahead of Becking and the Italian
