Cross-country gold medalist from the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Miguel Martinez, is set to kick off the 2023 Appenninica MTB Stage Race (September 4-9, 2023). A multitude of riders will converge for this stage race in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines, seeking a distinctive adventure filled with a treasure trove of stories and anecdotes.

In its fifth edition, scheduled from September 4th to 9th, the race has further stocked its partners’ panel: a testament to the event’s rise towards international prominence, while keeping deep roots in its territory

The German, winner of the last two editions, will be the athlete to beat at the 2023 Appenninica MTB Stage Race (Sept. 4-9), but the Italian rider and the Russian national champion will be upfront to try to spoil her plans

The Buff-Megamo Dutchman makes his way back to Appenninica MTB Stage Race (September 4-9, 2023) with the goal of repeating his 2020 success and becoming the first male athlete to win two editions of the stage race. Becking is among the hot favorites, with former teammate Tiago Ferreira

The strong Italian team returns to the Appenninica MTB Stage Race in 2023 (September 4-9) with a top-class duo consisting of Tiago Ferreira and Andreas Miltiadis, who join Hans Becking in the number of the top favorites. Forfeit for the reigning champion Diego Arias

For the second year in a row, the hamlet of Vidiciatico will host the last two finishes of Appenninica MTB Stage Race (September 4-9). On September 8th, the Appenninica Distilled will end up here, while on September 9th, the grand finale will be staged on the Monte Pizzo loop