John "Mercury" Morgan grew up in the early 1970's in Rochester, New York. Like most kids of that era, John became fascinated with Evel Knievel. John's goal was to make stunt riding his life. His mother would not allow him to get a motorcycle, so he stuck to bicycles. Morgan practiced everyday popping wheelies and jumping over anything he could. He ended up working in the Ringling Bros circus for three years jumping elephants after coming down from a ski-style ramp. Enjoy these pics of Morgan (not
Morgan Wade).