About One Track  Mind Foundation

Our Mission

Empowering Youth

Our mission to provide youth with projects that create a sense of accomplishment, an understanding of hard work, the skills to be a leader and the power of teamwork. One Track Mind believes in the power of our youth and their contribution to each and every project. We engage them in nature, establish work ethic and inspire development and growth through paid programs.

Youth

Building tomorrow’s leaders through outdoor adventure

Nature

Fostering love for our trails and the connection with nature

Exercise

Enhancing health and joy through the experience of singletrack

Educate

Sharing knowledge and skills on and off the trail

OUR STORY

Biking Transcends the Trail

From our sketches on a map to the dirt in your tread, we bring mountain biking to life. One Track Mind calls upon our youth, education, and exercise to create opportunities for more people to experience the transformative power of mountain biking. We partner with regional experts creating opportunities for local youth to develop skills to excel on the trail and in life.

LEADERSHIP

Tracy Paradise

Tracy Paradise cofounded the One Track Mind Foundation in 2017 with the help of John Danhakl, a longtime friend and mountain bike enthusiast. Her vision in creating OTM was to advance the sport of mountain biking by supporting the work of youth crews in building, improving, and maintaining singletrack. The Foundation is committed to creating opportunities for young people to develop life skills and an appreciation for the sport through unique outdoor summer programs.

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Mar 2026 26

How a Ski Forest Became One of Wisconsin’s Best Mountain Biking Destinations

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For forty years, Timberland Hills spent its summers silent. Then a mountain biker joined the CASTA board and asked one question: why are we only using this place a portion of the year? One Track Mind Foundation helped turn the 2,300 acres into a world-class...

Mar 2026 26

The Nxrth Breaks It Down: What Does It Actually Take to Land OTM Funding?

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Every great trail starts with an idea. The trick is knowing how to make it real. The Nxrth wrote a detailed guide on what it actually takes to land an OTM funding partnership: the permits, the partnerships, the sustainability plan, and the community momentum that...

Jan 2026 23

Rewriting the Midwest Mountain Bike Map: Our Story in The Nxrth

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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...

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