January 2014 - Diary of Scott Morris

Rocks and the Gila 100

We commenced the riding of rocks, as a recovery day of sorts, looking towards the weekend’s big ride.

New line… but still no brakes! Bail, bail!

New pads and a bleed weren’t enough for Chad’s bike, sadly.

My bike was available for riding.

oof, no harm, no foul …. [Continue reading]

Ez Rocks

AZT Jamboree!

January in Tucson has been nothing short of ridiculous. More days in the 70’s than the 60’s. Every time we check the 7 day forecast it seems to stay the same: superb.

January in Tucson is not only amazing in comparison to the colder northlands at this time of year, it’s …. [Continue reading]

Winter is riding season in Southern AZ. There are so many good things going on. Chances are if you’re here for a weekend, something fun/nutty/competitive/{all of the above} is going on. Here are a few that I’m involved with and that I’d like to highlight quickly.

Jan 11th – Late notice but the AZT Jamboree …. [Continue reading]

Oh thirteen

I guess it’s a good sign when you look back on a year and simply can’t think of a better one. 2013 wins.

It’s a good exercise at the start of every year to review the past and see how that might influence decisions of the future. A blog is as good a place as …. [Continue reading]

Of Big Bikes and Bikepacking

Mike and Jeny went a road trippin’, eventually pushing far enough south that one of Mike’s favorite places was within range.

Why is the 50 Year such a favorite? Even the photos thus far should make it pretty clear.

It’s a big planet, but there just aren’t many places …. [Continue reading]

A little rest for Christmas

big, strong, group

Ready, set, go! Time to wrap up the year and roll into the holidays. It can be a stressful time, but luckily for me, December is a down time in the tracking world. Turns out most of the world is cold and there isn’t much daylight. So there just aren’t …. [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.

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