Diary of Scott Morris

Diary of Scott Morris

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Archive for June, 2005

Ugh

I’d like to report that my travel to Whitefish, Montana was uneventful, but I’d be lying if I did. The flight itself was fine and my bike made it more or less in tact. But as I was flying over the Great Divide Route I pulled out my maps to see where we were. I [...]

OK for lift off

I rode suburban assault today and felt reasonable. I’ve been tired around the house, but I’ve been busy putting everything together, studying the maps and wrenching away at my bike, so it’s to be expected. So, the Great Divide Race is a go. Fortunately I have a few more days yet to continue recovering from [...]

Suffer like G did

I knew there would be suffering involved with the GDR, but I got thrown a curveball and the suffering began before the ride even started. I went for a ride this morning and came back a walking train wreck. I turned around after climbing a short hill at 40% effort and having my body compeltely [...]

GDR Shakedown

After days of wrenching and tweaking, I finally got my bike ready for a longish ride on Great Divide style terrain. The best place for this style of riding has got to be the Haul and Control roads. So I drove to Oracle. I smiled yesterday as I lifted my bike onto the car, realizing [...]

The Great Divide

My wheels rolled to a stop on the Utah state line, but the immediate thought was “what’s next?” I knew what was next. I gave myself plenty of time to think it over and look for inspiration once home in Tucson. I needed a few days, because it is a decision that one does not [...]

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Scott
Tucson, AZ



Lifelong mountain biker, trail mapper and programmer. Sometimes bikepacker, sometimes racer, sometimes GPS freak. I love to ride my bike, get out, see new things and push limits. More...


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