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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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Destinations Events Trainings

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 […]

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Media

GARDA TRENTINO – NEW MTB GUIDANCE SYSTEM SHOULD TAKE A PIONEER ROLE FOR EUROPE

The German website Pedelecs und E-Bikes has recently published an article about the pioneering role of Garda Trentino in applying the ITRS (International Trail Rating System) to its vast network of mountain bike trails and routes. The FSA BIKE Festival 2023 in Riva del Garda showcased a new mountain biking (MTB) guidance system, evaluated and […]

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Press Release

Swiss Bike Park Oberried and IMBA-Europe develop International Trail Rating System (ITRS)

The Swiss Bike Park Oberried and the International Mountain Bicycling Association IMBA (Europe) have developed the International Trail Rating System (ITRS) to classify the challenges of mountain bike trails and routes.

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Destinations Media

Bike Magazine talks about ITRS and Garda Trentino

The German magazine Bike Magazin talks about the Garda Trentino Rangers and the pilot project in Valle di Ledro adopting the ITRS Trail Rating System.