The ITRS has been developed to describe the challenges of bike trails and routes, independently on the type of bike. The booming gravel bike sector apparently has realized that. In the past half year, we witnessed two major implementations of the ITRS for gravel bike oriented tour offerings.
From 22 till 24 May IMBA Europe called again for the annual summit. Under the motto ‘Mountain Biking in Peri-Urban Areas’ it was held in Mödling in the Wienerwald, Austria. It was again a fantastic and truly inspiring event with participants from all around the globe.
Elevate Your Skills with ITRS Level 3 Certified Trail Rater Training We are thrilled to announce the upcoming ITRS Level 3 – Certified Trail Rater (CTR) – training, presented by the ITRS Consortium. This elite training program, scheduled from November 12-15 in Visp, Switzerland, is designed to elevate your trail rating expertise to the highest […]
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.
Early May 2024 we presented the ITRS on the main stage of the Bike Festival in Riva del Garda. It was the 30 th anniversary of the festival. Since Garda Trentino was one of the first adopters of the ITRS and continues to support its propagation, Mischa gave a bit of background to the ITRS […]
Consistently rated and communicated trails for more fun and safety, globally and locally. That’s the vision that we are striving for with the ITRS.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]