Jon is a Marine Veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan before returning to the states. Currently assisting in sales at UBC Bike (Tampa), Jon is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and spends his free time with his family and on the trails from Florida to North Carolina.
And if he fails to inspire your confidence, Jon's assistant, Willow (the aforementioned therapist) will make an appearance. She is the brains behind the tech- everything that's not fun is her job.
Who are we, and Why are we here?
It's a long story. We support neurodivergence in all forms, thanks to the profession of one of our admin, who is a child therapist in Hillsborough County, FL.
Unfortunately, there is a deficit in opportunities for ND individuals to work and engage in the community. So we decided to create one- a hub, if you will, where any ND person can engage, participate and get to interact with others in a positive, supportive way. This is a literally a showcase of ND talent, from design of the site, artwork, behind- the- scenes efforts... it's all done by someone with autism, ADHD, a combination of both, etc. Just by reading this, you have appreciated the many skills of one or more neurodivergent people. Of course, we won't share who they are. Just because an individual is named on this site is not an indication of a diagnosis. But it is an indication that the people who are named also fully support neurodivergence and are happy to be part of a community, and who want to promote the same support and kindness that is the hallmark of our brand name.
SOOOO... after recognizing a need for positive activities to promote health and human happiness in our community, we chose mountain biking as a start. We are putting these early efforts into expanding knowledge of riding, as well as encourage others to try. This is not the only activity- as we meet new people who want to contribute, more pages will be added!
As far as riding goes... there are so many benefits! From physical health, to mental health, to positive social activity and encouragement of community support, riding offers such a fantastic platform to stand on and to lift up others who may need the mental, physical or social boost. Join us in the efforts and a ride, and learn who all of these amazing people behind the bars are.
Check out the community link, merch link (everyone here has fun with that- 100% of the proceeds go to the people who are designing the products, doing the art or running the site) or contact us if you have any questions. Yes, we always have room for new products or services, and new activities will inspire a new pages on the site for activities. If your ND self, friend or family member wants to be part of this, let us know!!
Meet the creators:
About Tenacious MTB
And Dude the trail dog. Ok honestly he's not a great trail dog. He runs away when he catches a scent. But he makes appearances from time to time.
So Why the octopus in the logo? Octopuses (yes "octopi" is also the plural) are smart, curious, and have trouble letting go, once they got a grip, too- the perfect mascot for neurodivergence andTenacious MTB!
