The Divide
Editorial Design
2024


The Divide tells the intense, unfiltered story of Lachlan Morton’s record-breaking Tour Divide ride. Covering the 2,700 miles of challenging terrain, my design reflects both the determination and beauty of his journey. Leaning into the messy aesthetic of zines, I combined bold, clean photography with expressive typography to convey the physical and emotional challenge of the ride, showcasing both the cyclist’s perseverance and the stunning landscapes he traversed.


MY WORK
Art Direction
Book Design


THE TEAM
Ryan Hill, Photographer

VIDEO
Angus Morton, Director
Nate Sorensen, Aerial + Gimbal
Max Pankow + Angus Morton, Editors
Ben Crannell, Sound Engineer

ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Johannes Mansson
Thereabouts
Mitchell Clinton

ESSAY AUTHORS
Lachlan Morton, Keir Plaice, Lael Wlicox, Michelle Spatz Veaudin, Angus Morton, Erik Math, Johannes Mansson


© Vada Ortiz
Creating from Brooklyn, NY
2025