ITRS
In early February 2025, we released a significant update to the ITRS on www.itrs.bike. If you are an active user of the ITRS, please download the updated materials and review the following article thoroughly. This update introduces an enhanced signage concept that fully exploits the capabilities of the ITRS. Additionally, the descriptions of the criteria […]
The next CTR training and examination will be held 20/23 of May in Visp, CH
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 […]
End of November we wrapped up the evaluation process of the 4 day Certified Trail Rater (CTR) training held in Riva del Garda, featuring an engaged group of participants: 2 project managers from Garda Dolomiti Azienda per il Turismo S.p.A. and 4 dedicated Garda Rangers. Highlight of the week? One attendee broke the record for […]
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.
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 […]
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.