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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

After Luca Cacchi’s surprising third-place finish in 2024, the 2025 edition of the Emilia-Romagna Apennine stage race will once again showcase Italian talent hunting for the spotlight against international stars from June 23-27

The 2025 edition, running June 23-27, is backed by a strong and diverse network of partners including sports brands, institutional authorities, and premium companies from Emilia-Romagna

From June 23 to 27, the Apennines of Emilia-Romagna will once again host an intense battle in the women’s field. After Nina Brenn’s dominant win in 2024, the race is wide open. Returnees like Lola Bakker, Elena Novikova and Regina Marunde are back to stake their claim, while debutants Syd Schulz, Gina Torres and Linda Van Vliet add fresh firepower to the start list

The Dutch rider will defend his Appenninica MTB Stage Race title from June 23-27, seeking his fourth straight win after achieving the title three times previously. The Buff-Megamo Team rider faces a thrilling showdown with 2022 winner Diego Arias

Nestled at the foot of the iconic Bismantova Rock, Castelnovo ne’ Monti is set for a standout summer in 2025, hosting the final two stages of the Appenninica MTB Stage Race and a Giro d’Italia finish on May 21. A thrilling calendar of sporting events lies ahead.

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...

The Modena province town makes its debut in the Italian mountain bike stage race running June 23–27, hosting both a finish and a start

The Bologna Province town will host the start of the 2025 Appenninica MTB Stage Race after serving as the grand finale venue in previous editions

The five-time Cape Epic winner will be at the start line in Lizzano in Belvedere on June 23. “It’s my first time in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines, and I am looking forward to competing,” said the German

After their 2023 appearance, the team led by Martino Tronconi is heading back to the Appenninica MTB Stage Race. 2022 champion Diego Arias Cuervo will spearhead their campaign during the June 23-27 event, backed by teammates Jacopo Billi, Massimo Rosa, and Andrea Candeago

Five stages, 320 km, and 12,200 meters of elevation gain through the Emilia-Romagna Apennines characterize the new edition of the Italian MTB Stage Race