A Humble Attempt to Introduce Veterans to Bikes has Grown into a National Initiative.
We truly value the experience of sharing our passion. Our journey is one of singletrack, enduro lines, park laps, and high fives. Learn more about TDTP is this short documentary.
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in 2018 Jonathan was knee deep in grad school, working a corporate job and had two young children. Stress was a constant. On a whim Jonathan jumped on craigslist and purchased a “vintage” Kona MTB. The rest is history…..
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TDTP establishes an advisory board and builds relationships with Bicycle Heaven, Specialized, Kill Cliff, and Spider Mountain Bike Park. We’re developing some speed at this point!
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With COVID in full effect, our operational model needs a little adjusting, but we never stop shredding. Our program grew with adding chapters in North Carolina and Colorado. TDTP also hosted our first large scale (18 riders) trip to Angel Fire Bike park in New Mexico, as well as a stellar trip to Bentonville Arkansas.
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2021 was a big year for us. We added chapters in Utah and Arkansas. Our program also saw a return to Angel Fire NM, this time riding the lost lake trail, bike park, and spent the 20th anniversary of 9/11 riding the South Boundary IMBA Epic together.
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Forging ahead and securing new partners has given us amazing growth potential and allowed us to better provide for our veteran brothers and sisters. We have a solid calendar lined up for this year, we will be venturing to Bentonville in June, and back to New Mexico in September!
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We are growing exponentially and are always looking for our 2023 partnerships and adventures to carry us forward! Reach out and be a part!
Jonathan Hagerman, founder, is a combat veteran that had the pleasure of serving in the United States Marine Corps from 2009-2013. During his enlistment Jonathan deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and found himself in the middle of Sangin, Afghanistan supporting 3rd battalion, 5th Marines. After Separation from the Corps, Jonathan completed his undergraduate and Graduate degree programs (MBA) at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Jonathan has a lovely wife who is the co-founder and biggest supporter of The Dirt Therapy Project.
Alexandra Hagerman -when Jonathan presented the idea to her about starting a non-profit she was very supportive of the idea and is always happy to give back to our nation’s veterans. Alexandra is a proud graduate of San Diego State University where she studied during their time in Southern California. Alexandra is many things, among them, a wonderful mother and wife, comedian, reader, baker and patriot. Alexandra is proud to be able to serve Veterans with The Dirt Therapy Project.
