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Appenninica the litmus test for Diego Arias’ rainbow dreams

Appenninica the litmus test for Diego Arias’ rainbow dreams

by Appenninica MTB | Jul 21, 2022 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2022)

The Marathon MTB vice-World Champion chose Appenninica MTB Stage Race (4-10 September 2022) as final dress rehearsal ahead of the World Championships in Haderslev (Denmark). The Hubbers-Polimedical’s Colombian looks forward to his debut on the Emilia-Romagna...

Three days in Castelnovo ne’ Monti to open Appenninica 2022

Three days in Castelnovo ne’ Monti to open Appenninica 2022

by Appenninica MTB | Jul 6, 2022 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2022)

In 2022, the town in the province of Reggio Emilia will host the start of the Appenninica MTB Stage Race (4-10 September) for the first time. The athletes will kick things off with three days in the shadow of the Bismantova RockThe story of Appenninica MTB Stage...

The Appenninici: from Hong Kong to Emilia-Romagna, falling in love at Appenninica

The Appenninici: from Hong Kong to Emilia-Romagna, falling in love at Appenninica

by Appenninica MTB | Jul 1, 2022 | Highlights

The Appenninica MTB Stage Race characters have plenty of stories to tell, either about life or sport. In 2021, Mark Leeper enjoyed a relaxing time in Castelnovo ne' Monti at the end of a race week that he describes as “the best stage race I have ever done”Cycling...

104 Km and 3600 mt. D+: Appenninica’s Queen Stage is the ultimate test of truth

104 Km and 3600 mt. D+: Appenninica’s Queen Stage is the ultimate test of truth

by Appenninica MTB | Jun 21, 2022 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2022)

In the fourth edition of Appenninica (4-10 September 2022), the 104 Km and 3600 metres of elevation gain of the High Mountain Queen Stage' from Castelnovo ne' Monti to Fanano might be the turning point of the race on day 3, Tuesday, September 6thWith its 440 km and...

Bike and tech: 5 insider tips for taking up Appenninica

Bike and tech: 5 insider tips for taking up Appenninica

by Appenninica MTB | Jun 14, 2022 | Highlights

Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2022 partner for mechanical assistance, Sport Bike Alicante points out five aspects not to be overlooked before tackling the demanding MTB stage race on the Emilia-Romagna Apennines.  Even if you have never taken part in an MTB stage...

The Appenninici: Mark, Pippo and a lifetime in mountain bike

The Appenninici: Mark, Pippo and a lifetime in mountain bike

by Appenninica MTB | May 27, 2022 | Highlights

“Number 138, Mark Anolik, crosses the finish line in Fanano”. After hearing this sentence from the Appenninica MTB Stage Race speaker, Pierpaolo “Pippo” Marani's eyes sparkled. Based in Fanano (Modena), the famous trail builder remembers that name well from the 1991...

Appenninica 2022 reverses course: start is in Castelnovo with finish in Lizzano

Appenninica 2022 reverses course: start is in Castelnovo with finish in Lizzano

by Appenninica MTB | Mar 30, 2022 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2022)

The 2022 edition (September 4-10) of the mountain bike stage race in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines will turn the route on its head by swapping the start with the finish (and vice versa) compared to recent years. Castelnovo ne’ Monti will kick off the 450-km,...

Registrations spike with Early Bird sold-out: hurry up to join the Appenninica family!

Registrations spike with Early Bird sold-out: hurry up to join the Appenninica family!

by Appenninica MTB | Jan 14, 2022 | Highlights

The race numbers reserved for the Appenninica MTB Stage Race’s Early Bird registration phase were sold out for the second consecutive year. With less than nine months to the go, two-thirds of the available spots are already gone, with new Countries also joining the...

Appenninica discloses 2022 dates: September 4th to 10th

Appenninica discloses 2022 dates: September 4th to 10th

by Appenninica MTB | Nov 9, 2021 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2022)

The Italian mountain bike stage race will take place in September 2022, but will move a few days earlier compared to 2021. The “Early Bird” registration phase starts on November 15th Just little time to enjoy the show of the Emilia-Romagna Apennines, and...

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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

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Highlights, Press Releases (2025)
Jul 1, 2025

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.

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Jun 27, 2025

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

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Highlights, Press Releases (2025)
Jun 26, 2025

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.

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Highlights, Press Releases (2025)
Jun 26, 2025

Bakker rebounds, Schulz stays calm

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

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Jun 25, 2025

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.

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Jun 25, 2025

Schulz seizes the Pink Jersey

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

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Highlights, Press Releases (2025)
Jun 24, 2025

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

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Highlights, Press Releases (2025)
Jun 24, 2025

Arias strikes first at Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2025

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

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Highlights, Press Releases (2025)
Jun 23, 2025
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