Riders bulletin n.1 
March 13, 2026
This is the first rider bulletin. These bulletins will provide useful information, news, and mandatory action reminders.
Basics and Updates:
- On the website, you can find lots of information, and we add more useful info periodically. The FAQ page is updated with the questions that we get asked the most.
- What is included in your race entry is listed under What you get.
- Extra packages, such as hotels, are listed on the website, and you can book them from the ENDU shop. We close the shop for hotels and other premium packages on March 31st; do not wait.
- If you have a companion or supporters with you, we offer specific services and packages; click here.
Reminders and To Do:
- Wait list. Do you know of anyone who could join you? Appenninica is sold out, but you can have them join the wait list.
- Social media. Follow our social media channels and use #AppenninicaMTB and #Appenninicafamily on your posts. Thank you!
- Rules. The race rules are published here. Your acceptance of those rules is implied with your registration.
- Online registration. We’ll contact you via email if your registration is not complete or if we have questions (check your spam folder).
Pre-race hotel options
The first stage of Appenninica 2026 is Monday, the 22nd. For Sunday, June 21st, you can book the following:
– Shared room for two (twin beds or one double bed; specify).
– Private room for one rider*.
– Shared room (best value; generally a triple room). We can match you to other riders or contact us to indicate your roommates. This item is booked per person and not per room.
The cost includes all taxes and fees, breakfast, and a fixed menu dinner (drinks are not included).
*Currently sold out
Arriving even earlier
If you are arriving on Saturday, the 20th, or even earlier, and you need assistance, please contact us to discuss your best options. Do not rule out visiting Bologna – the region’s capital – for a day and catching the transfer on Sunday. Write to us to let us know where/how, and when you arrive in the Emilia Romagna/Bologna.
Arriving and Parking
See you in Vidiciatico, a fraction of Lizzano in Belvedere (the first hosting village) Sunday, June 21st.
Come to the accreditation desk between 14:00 and 18:30 in Piazza XXVII Settembre here.
Camper van area: Conca del Sole Pool in Vidiciatico.
Parking for accreditation is here. Go to the accreditation area on foot or by bike. Do not drive or attempt to park there. Thank you.
Transfer – Stage 5 location to start (pre-booked service)
The transfer from the last hosting town – Castelnovo ne’ Monti – is planned for 13:30 on Sunday the 21st (the drive is about 3 hrs). Long-term Parking and pick-up area: parcheggio Piazzale Collodi
Please have your bikes assembled – not in the bike bag – and be ready to board at 13:00 at the latest.
Transfer – Airport (pre-booked service)
Transfers from Bologna Marconi Airport (BLQ) is planned for 13:00 on Sunday, the 21st.
If you have not sent your flight schedule with the flight number, please write to segreteria@appenninica-mtb.
The meeting point is at the arrival terminal (ground floor). Exit from the sliding doors and gather to your right. You’ll see a staff member with an Appenninica sign.
If you arrive by train (or if you are already in town), you can reach the airport via the monorail called Marconi Express.
Stay tuned for the next bulletin.