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MTB Backend API

The MTB Backend API is a powerful headless CMS built on Strapi 5 designed specifically for mountain biking club management. It provides a complete backend solution for managing club information, news, events, registrations, and payment processing.

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What is MTB Backend?

MTB Backend is a specialized content management system that handles all the backend operations for a mountain biking club, including:
  • Club Management: Store and manage club information, logos, cover images, mission statements, and contact details
  • News & Content: Create and publish news articles with rich content using Strapi’s block editor
  • Event Registration: Handle participant registrations with detailed rider information and categories
  • Payment Processing: Integrate with Flow payment gateway for secure online payments
  • Member Communications: Manage messages and contact form submissions

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Key Features

Content Types

Pre-configured content types for clubs, news, registrations, participants, and messages

Payment Integration

Built-in Flow payment gateway integration for handling registration fees

RESTful API

Full-featured REST API with authentication and role-based access control

Admin Panel

Intuitive admin interface for content management and user administration

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Technology Stack

The MTB Backend API is built with modern, production-ready technologies:
  • Framework: Strapi 5.33.4 - Headless CMS
  • Runtime: Node.js 20.x - 24.x
  • Language: TypeScript 5.x
  • Database: SQLite (default), MySQL, or PostgreSQL
  • Authentication: Strapi Users & Permissions plugin
  • Frontend Integration: React 18 with React Router and Styled Components
Strapi 5 brings improved performance, better TypeScript support, and enhanced developer experience compared to previous versions.

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Core Content Types

The API includes these pre-configured content types:

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Club

Manage your mountain biking club’s information:
  • Club name and branding (logo, cover image)
  • Mission statement and history
  • Contact information (email, phone, address)

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Noticia (News)

Publish news and updates with:
  • Title, slug, and author
  • Featured image and rich content blocks
  • Publication date and status
  • SEO-friendly slugs

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Inscripcion (Registration)

Handle event registrations with:
  • Participant details (name, RUT, age, category)
  • Registration type (Open or Federado)
  • Payment status tracking
  • Flow payment integration

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Inscrito (Participant)

Manage participant profiles:
  • Categories: Infantil, Experto, Enduro, Elite, Master A, Master B
  • Type: Open or Federado
  • Age validation (3-99 years)

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Mensaje (Message)

Store contact form submissions with:
  • Sender information
  • Message content with rich text
  • Response tracking

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API Architecture

The MTB Backend follows Strapi’s MVC architecture: 
src/
├── api/
│   ├── club/
│   │   ├── controllers/    # Request handlers
│   │   ├── routes/        # API endpoints
│   │   ├── services/      # Business logic
│   │   └── content-types/ # Data schemas
│   ├── noticia/
│   ├── inscripcion/
│   ├── inscrito/
│   ├── mensaje/
│   └── flow/             # Payment gateway integration
├── index.ts              # Application entry point
config/
├── database.ts           # Database configuration
├── server.ts             # Server settings
├── api.ts               # API configuration
└── middlewares.ts       # Middleware stack

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Use Cases

The MTB Backend API is perfect for:
  • Mountain Biking Clubs: Manage your club’s online presence and member registrations
  • Event Organizers: Handle race registrations and participant management
  • Sports Associations: Centralize club information and news distribution
  • Cycling Communities: Build a comprehensive platform with custom frontend applications
The headless architecture allows you to build custom frontends using any framework (React, Vue, Next.js, mobile apps) while leveraging a powerful backend.

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Next Steps

Quickstart

Get started in 5 minutes with our quickstart guide

Installation

Detailed installation and configuration instructions

API Reference

Complete API endpoint documentation

Strapi Docs

Official Strapi documentation

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