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Announcing the next CTR training and examination in Visp, CH

The next CTR training and examination will be held 20/23 of May in Visp, CH

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ITRS Updates

Number of Certified Trail Raters is Growing

In early November, another CTR (Certified Trail Rater) training session took place in Visp, Switzerland. Participants included the first female CTR of the ITRS (a skills trainer and former professional downhill racer), and trail professionals from various trail building and consulting companies as well as from bike parks in Italy such as Finale Ligure, Val […]

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Media

ITRS is featured in Trail Builder Magazine

Edoardo and Mischa recently sat down with Sean Benesh from the Trail Builder Magazine for an in-depth discussion about the system’s origins, its impact, and where it’s headed next.

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ITRS Updates

ITRS Update 4.4

Early May 2024 we released a major update of the ITRS on www.itrs.bike. If you actively use the ITRS, please download the updated material and carefully read the below article.

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Trainings

First Certified Trail Rater education successfully held

We are extremely proud that the first ever training and certification course for Certified Trail Raters (CTRs) of the ITRS (International Trail Rating System) came to such a successful conclusion. In early April, the ITRS Management Consortium (Trail Therapy GmbH and Edoardo Melchiori from TrailGeek Consulting) welcomed a highly motivated and experienced group from all […]

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ITRS Updates

ITRS Releases update 4.2 with 5 endurance levels and other refinements

End of December 2023 we released a major update of the ITRS on www.itrs.bike. If you actively use the ITRS, please download the updated material and carefully read the below article. During 2023 we were able to collect a lot of feedback on the ITRS. Especially from field applications of various destinations, from the trainings […]

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Media

Focus topic: Orientation – VELOPLAN Magazine

The December 2023 issue (4/23) of VELOPLAN, The specialist magazine for cycling and micro mobility focused on the topic of Orientation and signage with an article featuring the ITRS International Trail Rating System for mountain bike trails and routes. Garda Trentino in northern Italy is introducing a new mountain biking signage system to enhance the […]

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Destinations

Navigating New Trails: Survey Reveals Impact of ITRS on Mountain Biking at Lake Garda

Introduction Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Italy, Lake Garda has long been a paradise for mountain biking enthusiasts. The region, famed for its scenic trails and diverse terrain, is now at the forefront of a significant development in the world of mountain biking: the adoption of the International Trail Rating System (ITRS). The Need […]

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Trentino leads the way in ITRS adoption with latest ITRS training in Riva del Garda

Trentino Region strengthens its lead in ITRS adoption by training its staff on the basics of ITRS and how to assess MTB trails and routes.

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Destinations Media

New bike signage on Lake Garda – Bergparadiese.de

The German website Bergparadiese.de recently published an article about the new ITRS MTB signage adopted in the Lake Garda Region. The bike signage around Lake Garda, particularly in Garda Trentino and Northern Lake Garda, is undergoing a substantial upgrade. Recognized for its extensive route network, the region is enhancing signage not only for better orientation […]