After a strong debut, Sicilian rider Vincenzo Saitta wins Stage 2 of Appenninica, outsprinting Diego Arias and Andrea Candeago in Vidiciatico

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

Lola Bakker edges Schulz in a heated women’s contest

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.

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