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I met Paula at her school for the weekly Sweetwater ride. But she announced she was feeling sick, which is rare for her. She pretty much has to be incapacitated to actually admit she’s sick. So I left it at that and pedaled out to Sweetwater solo. I’m really diggin’ the lens flare …. [Continue reading] 
… that I wasn’t able to take. I got dangerously close to purchasing a ticket to Alaska this week. The idea was to ride 350 miles to McGrath, not as a part of the race, but tagging along with Mike. I casually mentioned an interest in getting a snow overnighter under my belt to him. …. [Continue reading] 
Not much time for words lately, but many visuals are floating through my mind and dreams. Another beautiful day in Tucson… …followed by another ‘ho-hum’ sunset. Water carved a solid surface perfect for riding: Stray and you’re working hard and/or walking. Kinda reminds me …. [Continue reading] 
Chad and I combined forces on the river path, pre-dawn. We were set to take on yet another daunting challenge, one that I’ve never successfully completed. Home->Summerhaven->Red Ridge->Charouleau Gap->Cherry Tank->50 Year Trail->Catalina SP->Home. (Usually by the time you survive to the Gap, you bail and take pavement the rest of the way. Or …. [Continue reading] 
Louis and I rolled up to Cherry Tank environs, the stomping grounds of the legendary Sonorasaurus. Louis, about to roll down the back of the Sonorasaur (real dinosaur, but also the biggest patch ‘o solid rock I’ve seen in Southern AZ). We gorged like a ‘saur on other free ride …. [Continue reading] 
Louis and I rolled again yesterday. More new stuff for me, and plenty of practice on steeps. I rolled the ‘unintentional nose wheelie’ one again and managed to keep the rear tire on the ground and make the turn. Making the transition from steep up to steep down in 0.25 seconds is what caused my …. [Continue reading] 
Finally took the snot rocket (new Green Behemoth) out to the 50 with Louis. He’s got some new goodies, and I had unfinished business with several classics. I’ve watched people ride some of these lines for a couple years now, but always passed. Finally rolled both of the spines of doom and a huck that’s …. [Continue reading] 
Another Friday, another beautiful evening out at Sweetwater with my sweetie. This time we took the gasline and some old trails to connect into the park rather than the usual paved route. That meant we bumped into one of Tucson’s most dedicated bike commuters, Mr. Jeff Handy, coming all the way from downtown. 
I didn’t think it was a good idea. I had offered to ride with Paula for her first Antelope Peak Challenge. But she would have none of it. The more I tried to talk her into letting me ride with her, the more determined she became to ride it by herself. Pretty soon I knew …. [Continue reading] 
Every Friday I meet Paula at her school and we pedal a couple miles out to Sweetwater. It’s a great way to unwind on a Friday afternoon, with ‘the week’ behind us. Though when you work for yourself the day of the week does become less meaningful. Paula’s been stepping up her technical …. [Continue reading] 
I got a call today from Master Flint. He was bubbling in excitement over a drop they had just put in out at Robles Pass. I heard Tim in the background saying, “it’s only knee high.” That’s a knee higher than everything else out there. He wanted me to check it out (and …. [Continue reading] 
1/14/09 It was pathetic. I couldn’t program my way out of a wet paper bag. Couldn’t code “hello world” world to save my life. That was yesterday. I sat down at the computer this morning and tried to jump back into it, but I could sense I was still in that rut. An idea flashed …. [Continue reading] 
Finally made it out to Oak Flat, courtesy of Louis and CJ. It’s been on the rock mecca hit list for quite a while. It didn’t disappoint. The above video sums it up well, but here are the stills and a few words. It’s a virtual playground, where you’re only limited …. [Continue reading] 
I described this section of Arizona Trail as “dreamy.” I might be biased. Haven’t found anyone that disagrees yet. Oops. (Tim in the sharp rocks) Jerry: “Every time I ride out here, someone on the ride gets a sidewall cut.” Scott: “That’s funny, I’ve never …. [Continue reading] 
Next photo ride was out at Sweetwater. We were joined by trail hero Mark Flint and others of the SDMB crew. Longest ride I’ve ever done at Sweetwater (all 14 miles of it). We rode one trail three times (up, down, then down again), but it was great to see other people’s perspectives …. [Continue reading] 
I met up with Jim Rossi, doing a story about his road trip to southern AZ for Bike magazine. He was mainly looking for guide service, but also had no photographer. I told him I can hold a camera and push the shutter button, and he said they might throw me a bone should I …. [Continue reading] 
(Backtracking) Who’s that? Bumped into Mr. Scholnick, resting from his latest interval on north Alvernon Road. Power meter in his cranks, I only stopped for a second to chat before his next interval. I had intervals of my own to do. Of the technical sort. I ‘invented’ a new line: circle, …. [Continue reading] I’ve been experiencing a rhythm famine lately. Can’t seem to get on my bike and stay moving for more than a few minutes. Group rides will do that to you. Stopping to line up photos will do that to you. Slow leaks will do that to you. New frames will do that to you. I’ve …. [Continue reading] 
I took Keri and David out for a tour of the west side of Tucson Mountain Park. They are the latest Coloradans to flee the snow for warm temps and dry trails. First was Golden Gate techy fun. Not the best trail for an introduction to Sonoran desert riding. I think they learned …. [Continue reading] 
Paula and I met Fred and Susan out at the Old Pueblo course. Couldn’t postulate any particular reason that Fred would want to ride here, can you? I rarely get out to ride the course. I did the race (on teams) years ago, but the bonus lap on the Antelope Peak Challenge last year was …. [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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