Hi bikepack family.  Was just reading through this as it seems I have time sitting in a hospital room with a direct view of the Old Woman Trail that comes into Del Norte.  Thanks for the well wishes.  Unfortunately I will not be able to continue forward.  My problem would likely not be survivable before the end.  I will be seeking treatment and hopefully return to this race I love so much.  I seriously thought about getting back on my bike after finding the source of my problem as dying on the Divide would be preferable to anywhere else at this moment.  That would be unfair to the Divide.  It would also be unfair to all of you and my family.  So thank you all.  Keep the TD the TD.  The best race on earth and the most honorable of sporting pursuits.  Love you all. 

Josh, wishing you the best in your recovery.  Thank you for all that you gave to the TD this year and for all that you contribute to this community through your example.  It seems poetic that you would now rest with a view of the trail... offering a small glimpse of the riders that aspire to follow in your footsteps (errr… tire tracks) on the TD. 

Anyone know how to get in contact with Scott Morris?  I'm curious if it would be possible to add the singlespeed record pace as a dot to Trackleaders, as Alexandera Houchin is gunning to break it.  It would be fun to watch.