Dolomiti Superbike
📍 Dolomites, Italy
mtb
Date
5 July 2025
Distance
60km · 119km
Elevation
3,900 m
Difficulty
mtb
Appenninica MTB Stage Race
Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, Italy · 22–26 June 2027
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
A brutal 320 km multi-stage mountain bike race across the Italian Apennines featuring 12,000 metres of climbing over five challenging days.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 320 km
- Elevation
- 11,000 m
- Surface
- singletrack, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3.5–4.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
Experienced mountain bike racers and endurance riders seeking a tough, high-mountain challenge with technical singletrack.
Who will struggle
Riders lacking extensive climbing endurance, technical descending skills, or multi-day stage race experience.
Training focus
High-volume climbing intervals, long consecutive days in the saddle, and technical descending.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
What is the total distance and elevation gain of the race?+
The race covers approximately 320 km with 12,000 metres of elevation gain spread across five stages.
Where does the race start and finish?+
The event starts in Lizzano in Belvedere and finishes in Castelnovo ne' Monti.
What category formats are available?+
Competition is held in solo formats for men and women, alongside age-group categories including Masters, Grand Masters, and Great Grand Masters.
How many participants are allowed?+
Participation is strictly limited to a maximum of 150 riders.