The MTB stage race in the Apennines of Emilia-Romagna returns from September 2-7, 2024, with its sixth edition. After departing from Bologna, athletes will pass through Loiano, Lizzano in Belvedere, Fiumalbo and Castelnovo ne’ Monti, covering 400 km and 13,000 meters of elevation gain. Hans Becking hunts for a third success in the men’s field, while an unpredictable race unfolds in the women’s category
Experienced marathon riders embark on their first attempt at the challenging 400 km Italian mountain bike event
The Italian stage race is set to kick off its 2024 edition (September 2-7) with a growing panel of solid partners, including private companies—many rooted in Emilia-Romagna—and institutional entities
After a 4th place finish in 2023 and a silver medal in 2021—highlighted by a thrilling Queen Stage victory in stormy conditions – the Dutchman returns for the third time to the Appenninica MTB Stage Race with unfinished business. “The Apennines are the perfect backdrop for a tough race with unforgettable scenery. My goal? A strong showing in the General Classification.”
The final two stages of the 2024 Appenninica MTB Stage Race (September 2-7) will unfold beneath the towering Bismantova Rock, determining the champions of this year’s edition. The penultimate stage, dubbed the Mountain Queen Stage, has the potential to dramatically shake up the overall standings, while the concluding stage will take competitors on a loop around Castelnovo ne’ Monti
After last year’s successful debut, the charming town nestled in the Modena Apennines, honored among the most beautiful villages in Italy, will again stage a crucial phase of the 2024 Appenninica MTB Stage Race (September 2-7). Indeed, Fiumalbo will host two finishes and two starts between the third and fifth stages, setting off the decisive Queen Stage
The second stage of the 2024 Appenninica MTB Stage Race (September 2-7) will start from Loiano and reach Vidiciatico, a hamlet of Lizzano in Belvedere, largely crossing the Gothic Line, a significant site of the Resistance during World War II
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From September 2 to 7, 2024, Appenninica MTB Stage Race returns for its sixth edition. Starting in Bologna and concluding in Castelnovo ne’ Monti, the prestigious Italian mountain bike stage race spans 400 km with an elevation gain of 13,000 meters, welcoming athletes from 23 nations across all five continents
