Tomorrow, Monday June 23rd, the 2025 edition of Appenninica MTB Stage Race kicks off from Lizzano in Belvedere. Through Friday June 27th, 117 riders will battle across 315 kilometers and nearly 12,000 meters of elevation gain. Hans Becking and Diego Arias are the men to watch, while the women’s field is wide open with no clear favorite.
Twenty-Two Nations line up for Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2025
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
Young and bold: Italian prospects ready to make their mark at Appenninica 2025
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
Appenninica MTB Stage Race partners’ family grows stronger
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
Appenninica MTB 2025 awaits a new queen
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
Hans Becking targets Appenninica four-peat
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
From the Giro d’Italia to Appenninica’s grand finale: a landmark 2025 for Castelnovo ne’ Monti
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.2/2025
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....
Appenninica MTB Stage Race discovers Riolunato
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