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Rewriting the Midwest Mountain Bike Map: Our Story in The Nxrth
We’re excited to share that One Track Mind Foundation and our founder, Tracy Paradise, were recently featured in The Nxrth! The article dives into how we’re working to expand and connect mountain bike experiences across the Midwest. From building sustainable...
Wear What You Want
What do you wear when you ride your bike? This is a question that can cause anxiety for everyone from diehard cyclists to first-time riders. Performance or Comfort? I was asked to share my musings on cycling apparel based on my background in trail building. Maybe...
Mountain Biking Tips for Beginners
With the season in full swing, one thing is clear: It’s time to ride. Whether you’ve been mountain biking for years or are about to hit the trails for the first time, I wanted to run down some fundamental mountain biking techniques to help you take your riding to...
Growing Up On The Trail
I’ll humbly admit that local McCall Idaho trail days were simply a source of socialization when I was younger. My 8-year-old self wasn’t a fan of long hot days with miles upon miles of walking, but at least my friends were there. As the years passed, my trail day...
Trail Etiquette
Mountain biking is pure heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping fun. There’s no greater feeling of freedom than when you’re out there ripping it up. It’s just you, your two wheels, and the trail. Well, sort of. Even on solo rides deep in the woods when you don’t see...
Fat’s Where It’s At: 5 Reasons Why We Love Fat Biking
Since 2005 when Surly Bikes debuted the Pugsley, the first mass-produced fat bike, fat biking has grown exponentially in our home state of Minnesota and well beyond. From bikepacking to beach cruising, fat bikes are beloved for their ability to do it all. For those...
Winter Training: Skills
To round out our four-part series on winter training, it’s time to dig into skills! We’ve covered endurance training and strength work to give you a solid foundation to establish a winter training program. We’re obviously still in the thick of winter, but the light...
Winter Training: Strength
In our last OTM blog we looked at cardiovascular training for your winter program. Next up we’ll be considering a strength program to help build power and muscular balance to take your riding to the next level this year. Frequency and Duration I suggest getting...
Winter Training: Endurance & Cardio
In my first blog I wrote about three areas of reflection and possible improvement for the winter: Endurance, Strength, and Skills. So, let’s hone in on the first one: Endurance. Pedaling sections on mountain biking trails are a love-hate relationship for many. If...
Winter Training: Why Should I?
Summer and fall are well in the rear-view mirror, and we’re smack dab in the depths of winter. Daylight is in short supply, so why not just hang up the wheels, get a few cold brews, a bag of Lays and settle into some good old hibernation time? I start this off a...
Winter Bike Storage
Follow these steps to make sure your bike has a cozy hibernation and is ready to rip come springtime:
Building More Than Trails
Our hope is that youth participating in OTM programs gain leadership skills and come to understand the power of teamwork and creative problem solving, and that they are moved by a sense of pride and accomplishment in seeing large projects through to completion.
Thankful For The Trail
2020... Safe to say we’ll remember this one. With all of the political, pandemic, and economic crises that have left their mark on pretty much anything you can think of, there’s one outlet that has been largely spared. The outdoors. For those of us who are able,...
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