On the evening of May 17, I received news that a friend and riding buddy of mine had a mountain bike accident and suffered a spinal cord injury. Tom Morris is a native of Hazleton and is now a resident of Bloomington, Indiana where he is employed as a strength and conditioning coach and Assistant Director of Indiana University Sports Academy. Tom was alone and was not found for several hours. Since the accident happened near Tom's home in Bloomington, Indiana, he was life flighted to Indianapolis where he treated for a spinal cord injury. Tom is the most fit person I have ever known, and is one of the best people you would ever meet. He has inspired me, and just this past April I had an opportunity to ride with Tom. He pushed me through a ride I never thought I'd finish. Now Tom, apparently, is going to need some inspiration.
"It's the lifestyle!"
- Tom