104 Km and 3600 mt. D+: Appenninica’s Queen Stage is the ultimate test of truth
by Appenninica MTB | 21/06/2022 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2022) | 0 Comments
In the fourth edition of Appenninica (4-10 September 2022), the 104 Km and 3600 metres of elevation gain of the High Mountain Queen Stage' from Castelnovo ne' Monti to Fanano might be the turning point of the race on day 3, Tuesday, September 6thWith its 440 km and...
Bike and tech: 5 insider tips for taking up Appenninica
by Appenninica MTB | 14/06/2022 | Highlights | 0 Comments
Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2022 partner for mechanical assistance, Sport Bike Alicante points out five aspects not to be overlooked before tackling the demanding MTB stage race on the Emilia-Romagna Apennines. Even if you have never taken part in an MTB stage...
The Appenninici: Mark, Pippo and a lifetime in mountain bike
by Appenninica MTB | 27/05/2022 | Highlights | 0 Comments
“Number 138, Mark Anolik, crosses the finish line in Fanano”. After hearing this sentence from the Appenninica MTB Stage Race speaker, Pierpaolo “Pippo” Marani's eyes sparkled. Based in Fanano (Modena), the famous trail builder remembers that name well from the 1991...
Why and how did we come up with Appenninica?
by Beppe Salerno | 12/01/2021 | Founders Blog | 0 Comments
We’ve told the story many times but it’s time to explain the genesis of Appenninica MTB Stage Race here.
Appenninica announces 2021 dates: September 12th to 18th
by Appenninica MTB | 30/10/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2021) | 0 Comments
After the excellent outcome of this year, the event will remain in September. Registrations will open on November 15th Less than a month removed from a beautiful 2020 edition, the organizers of Appenninica MTB Stage Race are already working for 2021, and there is...
The Bismantova Rock enhances Tiago Ferreira
by Appenninica MTB | 01/10/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The Portuguese rider of the DMT Racing Team made the difference in the final descent, taking his second Appenninica stage victory in Castelnovo ne' Monti. Lorenzo Samparisi was runner-up, followed by GC leader Hans Becking. Esther Süss makes five out of five among...
The Queen Stage has its king: Hans Becking
by Appenninica MTB | 30/09/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The Dutch rider of the DMT Racing Team, along with his teammate Tiago Ferreira, made the difference in the 110-km-long Queen Stage of Appenninica with over 4000 meters of elevation gain, further reinforcing his GC lead. Esther Süss continues her clear path among women...
Lorenzo Samparisi makes Italian fans cheer in Fanano
by Appenninica MTB | 29/09/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The KTM Alchemist Dama rider won stage 3 (Fanano-Fanano), seeing off leader Hans Becking in a sprint. Süss is unbeatable among women. Tomorrow the Queen Stage (110 km!) On the third day of Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race Italy has celebrated its first...
Ferreira and Süss keep shining in Appenninica
by Appenninica MTB | 28/09/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
Another double for the DMT Racing Team duo in stage 2, 65 km from Porretta Terme to Fanano. The Portuguese won the stage; the Dutchman held the race lead: "The Apennine is stunning!" Esther Süss keeps dominating among women Only two days have passed from the start of...
Becking and Süss strike fast in Appenninica opener
by Appenninica MTB | 27/09/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The DMT Racing Team Dutchman has earned the leader’s jersey after the opening time trial in Porretta, won ahead of teammate Ferreira. The Swiss former World Champion set the tone in the Women’s race They were the most expected riders, and they did not disappoint....
The countdown is over: Appenninica gets underway in Porretta Terme
by Appenninica MTB | 26/09/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
From September 27th to October 3rd, from Porretta Terme to Collecchio, passing through Fanano and Castelnovo ne' Monti, Appenninica's second edition starts for 450 km, 16,000 meters of total elevation gain, and featuring big names of the international MTB scene The...
Riding into the Emilian Parks’ wild with Appenninica
by Appenninica MTB | 24/09/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The MTB stage race on the Emilian Apennines (September 27th - October 3rd) will cross the Tuscan-Emilian National Park and the Regional Parks of Eastern, Central and Western Emilia: a full-immersion in the wild nature of the Apennines, including three bike parks for...
A closure in style for Appenninica in Collecchio and the Giarola Court
by Appenninica MTB | 17/09/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
Focus on the stage venues - A fascinating finale expects Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race (September 27th - October 3rd) as the town in the province of Parma and the medieval Corte are set to host the last two stages Our journey to discover the stage...
Appetite grows with climbing in Appenninica
by Appenninica MTB | 11/09/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
More than trails and dirt roads in the MTB stage race on the Emilian Apennines (September 27th-October 3rd), but also tasty local specialties to make the riders' experience even more special Limiting Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race only to the...
Less than a month to go for star-studded Appenninica
by Appenninica MTB | 01/09/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
Registrations to the stage race on the Emilian Apennines (September 27th - October 3rd) are closed: an exiciting edition is in the cards with great riders at the start, such as Tiago Ferreira and Esther Süss September is the month of Appenninica MTB Parmigiano...
World Champion Tiago Ferreira stars in Appenninica’s starting list
by Appenninica MTB | 26/08/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The 2016 XCM World Champion will be at the start of Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race (September 27th - October 3rd) with the DMT Racing Team by Andrea Marconi, which will also line up another remarkable biker in Dutch Hans Becking Appenninica MTB...
Fanano, a movie set for Appenninica
by Appenninica MTB | 21/08/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
Focus on the stage venues - The challenging trails and magnificent scenery of the town in the Province of Modena will host two stages and the start of the Queen Stage of Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race (on September 28th, 29th and 30th) The discovery...
VIDEO: More than a Pro rider. Andrea Tiberi discovers the Appenninica experience
by Appenninica MTB | 17/08/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The Italian MTB veteran seized the opportunity to see what the Italian MTB stage race has got in store for its participants from September 27 to October 3, 2020. An electrifying mix of mountains, trails and stunning views on one of the most unspoiled areas in Italy He...
KTM Dama Selle SMP Pro Team aims high at Appenninica
by Appenninica MTB | 11/08/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
Lorenzo Samparisi and Gaia Ravaioli are set to compete for the overall crown in the second edition of Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race (September 27th - October 3rd) With now less than 50 days to go to the start in Porretta Terme, new remarkable names...
Porretta’s thermal baths and music await Appenninica family
by Appenninica MTB | 04/08/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
Focus on the stage venues - On Sunday September 27th and Monday 28th, the main town of Alto Reno Terme municipality will host Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race's opening time trial and the start of the second stage It is time to discover the four...
Hibros joins Appenninica’s family
by Appenninica MTB | 29/07/2020 | Highlights | 0 Comments
Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race welcomes Hibros in his big family as a new technical sponsor. The company from Bologna is specialized in massage creams and creams for the perineal area. It is perfect for taking care of the muscles after the efforts to...
Safety first for Appenninica: new rules for enhanced prevention
by Appenninica MTB | 20/07/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The organizers of the Italian MTB stage race (September 27th- October 3rd) are developing anti-COVID prevention measures, according to the guidelines provided by the Italian Federation and the Government. Two significant changes to the race format: the race will be...
KeForma and Strategic Nutrition Center join Appenninica’s team
by Appenninica MTB | 07/07/2020 | Highlights | 0 Comments
The new "Official Sports Nutrition Partners" of the MTB stage race (September 27th-October 3rd, 2020) will give athletes an essential nutritional and integrative contribution. Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race family has grown bigger thanks to the...
Appenninica welcomes Olympian Regina Marunde
by Appenninica MTB | 04/07/2020 | Highlights | 0 Comments
The German MTB International from 1991 to 2004 took part in the Atlanta 1996 Olympics and is now ready to test herself on the trails of Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race The passion for mountain biking never vanishes, no matter if you are no longer a...
Lukas Kaufmann eyes Appenninica repeat in 2020
by Appenninica MTB | 23/06/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The 26-year-old Austrian won the individual classification in Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race’s first edition and looks to repeat this year: "It is a unique race and I will try to win it again" Resisting the call of Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano...
Appenninica changes dates, moves to September 27th- October 3rd 2020
by Appenninica MTB | 28/05/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
Noted the persistent uncertainty about the regular course of sports events, the MTB stage race's organizers decided to postpone the MTB stage race to the autumn: "We want to offer more guarantees" There is to wait a couple of months longer than expected to live the...
Appenninica doesn’t stop and ponders Autumn move
by Appenninica MTB | 12/05/2020 | Highlights | 0 Comments
Pending the decisions of the Italian Government, the organizers continue to work for the 19-25 July fixture, while also weighing options for an alternative date in September/ October 2020, should the original one become unavailable In Italy activities are gradually...
Parmigiano Reggiano supports hospitals in Covid-19 fight
by Appenninica MTB | 03/04/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020), Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Parmigiano Reggiano supports the hospitals in the Covid-19 fight
Appenninica offers certainties: full guarantee for the participants
by Appenninica MTB | 20/03/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
The MTB stage race is working for the 2020 edition (19-25 July) and facing the COVID-19 health emergency: in case of postponement of renouncement for Coronavirus-related reasons, the registration will be kept valid for the next edition Italian and International media...
When the tough gets going: Appenninica’s Queen Stage
by Appenninica MTB | 05/03/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
105 km and over 4,200 meters of elevation gain: plenty of fun and suffering in the fourth stage of Appenninica MTB Parmigiano Reggiano Stage Race, from Fanano to Castelnovo ne’ Monti. It will be one of the hardest stages of the whole 2020 MTB season There will be...
Efforts rewarded by high-class services at Appenninica
by Appenninica MTB | 21/02/2020 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2020) | 0 Comments
There are many ways to live the experience in the Emilian Apennines from July 19th to 25th, with the full-service formula and quality extras. On February 29th the “regular registration” period ends Race plus adventure: that’s the formula that inspired the concepts the...
Appenninica comes home: Porretta Terme rocks your soul
by Appenninica MTB | 16/08/2022 | Press Releases, Press Releases (2022), Highlights | 0 Comments
On Thursday 8th and Friday 9th September, Porretta Terme will be stage finish and start of 2022 Appenninica MTB Stage Race (4-10 September). The town in the Province of Bologna is home to ASD Happy Trail MTB, the OC of the stage race in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines
The Appenninici: from doctor to competitor, the trajectory of Debora Lana
by Appenninica MTB | 03/08/2022 | Highlights | 0 Comments
The Appenninica MTB Stage Race characters have plenty of stories to tell, either about life or sports. After taking part in the first two editions as a doctor in the race village, in 2021, Debora Lana decided to face the Appenninica challenge on her bike
Riders bulletin n.4/2022
by Appenninica MTB | 01/08/2022 | Rider's Bulletin (2022) | 0 Comments
Riders bulletin n.4 July 28, 2022 Hey there, This is the 4th rider bulletin. These bulletins will provide useful information, news, and mandatory action reminders. We are 38 days out. Arriving and Parking See you in Castelnovo ne' Monti on...
It’s always a show in Fanano with “Pippo Yeah 2.0”
by Appenninica MTB | 27/07/2022 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2022) | 0 Comments
Appenninica MTB Stage Race is ready to return to Fanano, a host town always present since the first edition. On Tuesday, 6 September, Fanano will host the arrival of the High Mountain Queen Stage, while on Wednesday, 7 September, there will be the fun of “Pippo Yeah 2.0”, whose course has been set by Pierpaolo “Pippo” Marani
Appenninica the litmus test for Diego Arias’ rainbow dreams
by Appenninica MTB | 21/07/2022 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2022) | 0 Comments
The Marathon MTB vice-World Champion chose Appenninica MTB Stage Race (4-10 September 2022) as final dress rehearsal ahead of the World Championships in Haderslev (Denmark). The Hubbers-Polimedical’s Colombian looks forward to his debut on the Emilia-Romagna...
Riders bulletin n.3/2022
by Appenninica MTB | 15/07/2022 | Rider's Bulletin (2022) | 0 Comments
Riders bulletin n.3 July 15, 2022 Hey there, It is mandatory - per race rules and to comply with the Italian Cycling Federation FCI - that all participants have a UCI-approved racing license (UCI logo and number). Therefore, you should get or...
Riders bulletin n.2/2022
by Appenninica MTB | 10/07/2022 | Rider's Bulletin (2022) | 0 Comments
Riders bulletin n.2 July 10, 2022 This is the second rider bulletin. These bulletins will provide useful information, news, and mandatory action reminders. We are 56 days out. IMPORTANT DEADLINES: July 15 - Last day to add extras to your...
Three days in Castelnovo ne’ Monti to open Appenninica 2022
by Appenninica MTB | 06/07/2022 | Highlights, Press Releases, Press Releases (2022) | 0 Comments
In 2022, the town in the province of Reggio Emilia will host the start of the Appenninica MTB Stage Race (4-10 September) for the first time. The athletes will kick things off with three days in the shadow of the Bismantova RockThe story of Appenninica MTB Stage...
The Appenninici: from Hong Kong to Emilia-Romagna, falling in love at Appenninica
by Appenninica MTB | 01/07/2022 | Highlights | 0 Comments
The Appenninica MTB Stage Race characters have plenty of stories to tell, either about life or sport. In 2021, Mark Leeper enjoyed a relaxing time in Castelnovo ne' Monti at the end of a race week that he describes as “the best stage race I have ever done”Cycling...
Riders bulletin n.1/2022
by Appenninica MTB | 01/07/2022 | Rider's Bulletin (2022) | 0 Comments
Riders bulletin n.1 July 1, 2022 Congratulations for registering for the fourth edition of Appenninica MTB Stage Race from September 4th to September 10th. We are 65 days out. This is the first rider bulletin. These bulletins will provide useful...