Rider bulletin n.3/2023

Riders bulletin n.3 📒July 28, 2023

 

If you’ve received this email you are probably registered for the Fifth edition of Appenninica MTB Stage Race from September 4th to September 9th. We are 38 days out.

 

Final deadline to add extras and to make changes to your registration: July 31st.

 

Don’t delay any further to book your hotel package and premium services from the “My Events” area on Active.com, which you can also access from your confirmation email.

 

Read this article if you are having problems retrieving your registration.

 

Hotels and premium packages are listed on the website

 

Not listed on the website is the Personal Nutrition service: we take your water bottle/s to the second feed zone (tape a gel or an energy bar to a bottle if you want). This item can be purchased via Active.com.

 

Massages and Mechanical Assistance Package

 

Caring for your body but also for your bike is essential in a MTB stage race. We still have some spots available for massages and premium mechanical assistance. Reserve online via Active.com.

 

Pre-race hotel options

 

The first stage of Appenninica 2023 is Monday the 4th. For Sunday, September 3rd you can book the following*:

 

– Shared room for two (twin beds or one double bed; specify and indicate roommate).

– Shared room (generally a triple room). This is a new option and one you’ve asked for. We can match you to other riders or contact us to indicate your roommates. This item is booked per person and not per room.

 

*Private rooms for one rider (sold out).

 

The cost of the pre-race hotel includes all taxes and fees, breakfast, and a fixed menu dinner (drinks are not included).

 

Pre-race hotels could be as far as 45 min drive away in Reggio Emilia. Shuttles are provided; the start of Stage 1 – in Castelnovo ne’ Monti – is in the late morning with plenty of time to get there.

 

Arriving even earlier

 

If you are arriving on Saturday the 2nd, or even earlier, do not rule out visiting Bologna – the region’s capital – for a day and catching the transfer on Sunday. We recommend a place close to the airport (the shuttle is from the airport arrival at 13:00).

See Fly On Hotel.

 

Saitta and Steinburg crowned champions of Appenninica 2026

History is made as an Italian wins the Elite men’s race at Appenninica for the first time. The final stage goes to Hans Becking, who climbs to second overall ahead of Marek Sülzle. Among the women, Lola Bakker takes the stage win but the overall title belongs to Steinburg.

Steinburg: queen of stage and standings

Among the women, Steinburg further cements her lead ahead of tomorrow’s finale

Chiarini: from heartbreak to the biggest win

After seeing victory slip through his fingers in Riolunato, Riccardo Chiarini got his revenge in the finest possible way on the 91km and 2900m ending in Castelnovo ne’ Monti. Behind overall leader Saitta, the podium battle is wide open.

Steinburg wins and pulls clear

Among the women, Greete Steinburg made her move. Having pulled on the leader’s jersey yesterday, the Estonian took her first stage win of this edition, increasing her margin over Lola Bakker. Mara Parisi remains in contention, sitting third in the overall standings.

Saitta storms in Riolunato

The script for Stage 3 of the Appenninica MTB Stage Race was already written: short, explosive and full of plot twists. That is exactly what unfolded across the 38 km and 1,500 metres of elevation of the Monte Cimone Challenge, a loop around Riolunato held...

Schulz strikes back, Steinburg takes pink

Schulz had slipped more than 21 minutes behind after the opening stage. The American showed resilience and determination to respond immediately, taking victory in Riolunato. The general classification may now be a long shot, but she has firmly re-established herself as one of the riders to watch over the remaining stages.

Win for Becking, Jersey for Spica

Becking had finished third in Vidiciatico, disappointed after failing to hold the wheel of Vincenzo Saitta and Emanuele Spica in the finale. On the 65-kilometre route featuring 2,600 metres of elevation gain, however, the Dutchman matched the pace of the Rolling Bike Team duo throughout the day and eventually took advantage of misfortune for the race leader to claim both the stage win and a valuable leap up the standings.

De Souza overcomes adversity

De Souza overcomes a crash to beat Lola Bakker and Greete Steinburg in the women’s race

Sicilian dominance in the Apennines

Saitta leads home teammate Spica and Becking

Appenninica MTB Stage Race gets underway tomorrow in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines

The 2026 edition of Italy’s premier MTB stage race starts tomorrow, Monday, June 22. Nearly two hundred competitors will contest five exacting stages across the Emilia-Romagna Apennines, culminating in a grand finale at Castelnovo ne’ Monti on Friday, June 26

Appenninica 2026: the partners behind the race

The Emilia-Romagna’s stage race confirms a comprehensive partner ecosystem, positioning the event as a flagship platform for regional excellence and outdoor tourism. The 2026 edition will take place from June 22 to 26

Brazil’s rising MTB star eyes Appenninica crown on debut

At 23, Luiza Euzebio De Souza makes her Appenninica debut with quiet confidence, returning from injury and leading a record Brazilian contingent