Mountain biking combines cycling speed with off-road unpredictability. Remote forests, tight sprint finishes, harsh terrain – our Jaguar platform supports mountain bike races from local club events to large endurance races where precision and durability matter. Every rider's effort recorded accurately, from downhill blasts to cross-country marathons.
Remote forests, mountains, mud, dust, water crossings – if the riders can brave the course, so can our timing system.
Water-resistant reader units hold up to rain and trail conditions. Low-profile ground antennas stay flat and out of the way along the course. Operating temperature range covers freezing mountain mornings to scorching midday heat on exposed trails.
Long-range antennas pick up bike tags at distances up to 40 feet (B3-Chip) — riders pass through checkpoints without slowing. KF-Chip tags (with foam backing) and Bib-Chip tags perform well in mud and water; the H-Chip mounts directly on helmets. Perfect for downhill or enduro formats with sequential releases and split times.
Capture tags at finish-line speeds with the Jaguar G4 reading above 900 chips per second. Neck-and-neck finishes get times to the hundredth of a second. PhotoVision camera validates tight finishes with visual proof. Dramatic photo-finishes won't be missed.
Our experience supporting mountain biking events of all scales has refined our offerings to truly meet the needs of the MTB community.
Multi-lap tracking, wave management, real-time leaderboards, and quick results – everything you need to run professional mountain bike events.
System assigns each crossing to correct lap count automatically. Extra or missed laps are flagged and obvious in data. Wave starts apply correct time offsets for each category. Unified results on adjusted time for interval/time trial style events.
Display current standings at finish line with expected finish times from intermediate splits. Family and support crews follow 100km endurance races online, seeing checkpoint arrivals. Announcers get data to call out approaching finishers and electrify the atmosphere.
Monitor if all riders have cleared certain points on course. Check-in reads at key points give organizers live visibility into which riders have passed. Post-race logs support rider accountability (not a replacement for official safety protocols). Peace of mind for big mountain races where tracking riders is like finding needles in haystacks.
Results finalized and posted as soon as last rider in category finishes. Hand out medals while riders are still catching their breath. Fast, accurate results mean fewer protests. Any corrections addressed swiftly with data tools.
From local club races to multi-day stage races, ITS provides the gear and know-how to keep your MTB timing as strong and reliable as a good trail bike. Elevate your event's timing to pro-level, no matter how wild the ride.
