ITRS
In Episode 178 of the Trail EAffect podcast, host Josh Blum had the pleasure of sitting down with Mischa Crumbach and Edoardo Melchiori, the innovative minds behind the International Trail Rating System (ITRS). The episode delved into the origins, development, and significance of this groundbreaking system, which is steadily becoming a cornerstone for mountain biking […]
Mischa and Edoardo recently engaged in an insightful Zoom conversation with Greg Heil from Singletracks, discussing the potential for the International Trail Rating System (ITRS) to standardize mountain bike trail ratings globally. This interview delved into the complexities and importance of creating a unified rating system that can be applied consistently across different regions and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]