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chad going huge on bug springs trail The draft forest plan for the Coronado National Forest includes 10 new “potential wilderness areas.” Each has its own document, available here: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/plan-revision/plan-revision-documents.shtml Most concerning among them are the Samaniego and East Catalina PWA (potential wilderness areas) that include such popular trails as Bug Springs, Green …. [Continue reading] 
The forecast was for snow and a southern storm. But my experience with the Tucson area weather forecasters is that they are overwhelmingly hysteric when it comes to snow levels and accumulations. I think they warn of snow when there is the slightest chance, just because it is so rare and people are not used …. [Continue reading] 
Well, a lot of things have happened since I injured my ankle. Total recovery from that injury is not one of them, unfortunately. Wrapping up my PhD was, and it’s a great feeling to be done. Overall the process (dissertation, defense) was stressful, but quite enjoyable at times. It was fun to dig back into …. [Continue reading] 
That’s just the nature of it. You play hard, sometimes you get hurt. I’ve been having a pretty incredible streak of strong health and good luck lately. I haven’t been sick for over a year. Haven’t had a crash or other injury for even longer. I’ve felt stronger and stronger the more I ride. …. [Continue reading] 
As with many big rides, I had trouble getting to sleep, and was awake waiting for my clock to tell me it was time to get up. It was cold as I warmed up in the pre-dawn hope of a pavement sunrise. Car after car after car passed me, heading into the …. [Continue reading] 
The Tuesday Techy Taco ride went on without Chad this week, since he was off bikepacking with Lee Blackwell, exploring some new country north of Phoenix. I would have joined them if not for my dissertation, the deadline for which is coming up shortly! Instead I got to watch the ride unfold on …. [Continue reading] 
It was hard not to be excited, waking up in the middle of Area 52. I was anxious for the sun to come up, so I could take in ‘the place’ again, and also so we could ride once more. Then I remembered that a broken frame meant plans had changed. It didn’t …. [Continue reading] 
Last weekend’s Gila River Ramble bikepacking loop was so good that I had to do it again. It was spring break for Chad and he’s got bikepacking on the brain. So we set off to pedal, take in the scenery / greenery, and enjoy this beautiful AZ spring. Except this time we rode …. [Continue reading] 
It was hard to contain my excitement upon waking up and realizing where I was. A descent of Box Canyon was in my future, followed by pleasant riding all the way to Area 52! I went all out on this trip, bringing fuel for hot chocolate and oatmeal for breakfast. 
The Gila river runs between Kelvin and Florence, cutting through some of the most amazing country I have ever laid tire on — from rhyolite cliffs to deep saguaro studded canyons, singletrack to freeride rock mesas and brutal roads. I dreamed up a loop that would comprise all of the ‘goods’ the area …. [Continue reading] 
Sometimes it seems like memories are triggered by temperature. Perhaps also by the sounds and smells that are accompany the seasons. The warmth this week has seen me thinking about one thing — spring bikepacking in AZ. The prime season is here, now. So Lee and I are heading out for a loop including Ripsey, …. [Continue reading] 
The SBFL is probably one of the most technical endurance races anywhere. I’ve always been excited about it, but the timing has never been right for me (it is often too close to the AZT 300). This year the 300 is late and the SBFL is early, so I finally got a chance …. [Continue reading] 
The first ‘wild’ poppy of the season — ones on highway embankments or other cleared areas don’t count. As in everything, there always has to be a first, and I have a feeling that thousands more poppies are going to follow. Chad is first when it comes to exploring the Tortolita Mountains. …. [Continue reading] 
Chad Brown, the man is a genius. Who else could dream up the Tuesday Techy Taco ride? Look how green it is down there! Who else could lead us onto a trail that’s so steep and loose, it’s ludicrous. There’s Duncan climbing Suthers. You really have to be there, getting …. [Continue reading] 
Most of my daily allocation of word power has been going into the dissertation as of late. It’s about time! Time to catch up a bit. I keep finding myself at sunset, on the river path. Part coincidence, part orchestrated. With the volley of storms we’ve been getting, our little river (Rillito) …. [Continue reading] 
saturday evening’s suburban assault ride with paula — we got thoroughly soaked at the end I had a hunch that I was ready for long ride, or maybe a hard ride. Why not go for broke and do both? I opened TopoFusion, started loading up and looking at tracks. I was thinking …. [Continue reading] 
Another very fine afternoon, and another fine ride with G and T. Check out Sprocket (the pup) watching from his perch. A nice & juicy chain fruit cholla. Oh the wonders of the Sonoran desert. A lap of the chutes was obligatory. Tail breezes made it supa …. [Continue reading] 
Friends in town… what’s that, you want to ride the Arizona Trail, through Colossal Cave and Pistol Hill? Let’s see…… 70 degrees, sunny skies, calm winds. I guess… if I have to! Twist my arm whydoncha! Greg the photo wizard. Just his presence got me back into photo happy mode. 
I think I was unprepared for how much fun Old Pueblo was going to be. You might say I was a little unprepared in general. I didn’t know I was doing the race until three days before the start. Half of 2-Epic was sick, and for some reason the guy from Tucson with almost no …. [Continue reading] 
course map by TopoFusion I got drafted for a 24 Hours of Old Pueblo Team, much to my delight, as I am in race mode and have energy to burn. Lynda Wallenfels is my partner in the Co-ed Duo category, and she’s as fast and experienced as they come, so if anything the …. [Continue reading] |
 Scott Digital Nomad, nowhere, USA Lifelong mountain biker, trail mapper and programmer. Sometimes bikepacker, sometimes runner, sometimes packrafter. I love to ride my bike, get out, and explore this beautiful planet we find ourselves on. I live in a 20 foot GeoPro Trailer, traveling about the west. Main author of TopoFusion GPS Software, co-founder of Trackleaders.com. More... Projects / Sites  
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