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ITRS Creators Discuss the Future of Trail Rating on the Trail EAffect Podcast

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 […]

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ITRS Team sits down for an interview with Greg Heil from Singletracks

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 […]

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Events Presentations

ITRS Trail Rating App sparks interest at 2024 IMBA Europe summit

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.

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Trainings

Announcing the next training course and exam to become a Certified Trail Rater

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 […]

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ITRS Updates Press Release

ITRS Trail Rating App proved to enable consistent trail ratings

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.

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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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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 Trainings

Interreg financed ITRS Training in Domodossola

ITRS training was delivered for the Unione Montana Alta Ossola, as part of the Interreg Cooperation Programme.

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Events Presentations

How to achieve high and internationally consistent quality in Trail Ratings

The ITRS Team presented the latest developments of the International Trail Rating System at the 2023 IMBA Europe Summit in Valposchiavo.