Greg began mountain biking in 2005, and since then, the pursuit of singletrack has taken him around the world. While Greg first started adding trail reviews to Singletracks in 2008, his career in mountain bike media officially began in 2010. He started writing for Singletracks in 2011 while simultaneously finishing his formal secondary education in writing and publication. Greg has the distinction of being the first employee that Singletracks ever hired, and he went on to serve for seven years, including five years in the Editor in Chief role. After a six-year hiatus, Greg is back at Singletracks, serving in the Managing Editor role.
While Greg has reviewed innumerable mountain bikes and products over the years, his true passion lies in writing about mountain bike trails and destinations. Greg has ridden over 8,000 trails and visited 21 countries (and counting). He recently spent four years traveling full-time, including two spent living in a camper van with his wife, Christine. In between epic trips, he now resides in Durango, Colorado.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Primarily trail and enduro, with experience including endurance XC, bikepacking, downhill, and gravel riding.
- Mountain biking since: 2005
- Number of trails ridden: 8,000+
- Number of countries visited: 21+
- Current stable: Pivot Switchblade V3, Pivot Vault, Scott Big Jon
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Arts, English: Writing and Publication, University of North Georgia
- Other publications: Strava, FATMAP, Dirt Rag Magazine, MTB Project, Hiking Project, GearJunkie, Outside 365
From the rolling hills of Appalachia to Columbus' backyard, Ohio's mountain bike trail scene has exploded — and these five systems prove the Buckeye State is one of the most exciting places to ride in the Midwest right now.
The Whakarewarewa Forest Loop circles the famous trail system outside of Rotorua, New Zealand. Now, the loop trail has been rerouted off of pavement and is entirely on dirt.
Have your voice heard: public comments are open through March 13, 2026, for the proposed flow trail in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park in Richmond, CA.
A new elevated trail tread technique using borrow pits and mineral soil is producing more engaging, better-draining singletrack that requires far less maintenance than traditional bench cut trails.
Riders at popular trails like Tiger Mountain and Raging River can expect degraded conditions as the DNR warns that unsafe trail conditions and unsanitary facilities are imminent.
Arkansas is getting its steepest downhill trails yet with the opening of Mulberry Mountain Gravity Park, a shuttle-served bike park in the Ozarks boasting 600 vertical feet.
A mountain biker and DAMB board member was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a runaway cow charged him during a trail work day at Delta's Confluence Park.
Shimano's Trail Born Fund is cutting through the red tape to invest millions of dollars in singletrack trail build around the world.
Work is underway on a massive trail expansion that will reshape Queenstown, New Zealand's mountain bike scene.
Reno's Peavine Mountain trail network is on its way to 70 miles of singletrack, with new flow trails and connections to underserved neighborhoods already in progress.
A new trail-building approach on the Arizona Trail puts indigenous consultation first — and the results are reshaping how singletrack gets built on ancestral lands.
We did some digging to figure out which trails could now see legal e-bike access.
From high-alpine descents near Lake Tahoe to bone-dry technical lines in the Las Vegas desert, Nevada's exploding MTB trail scene is anchored by these five must-ride systems.
Put this bikepacking epic on your bucket list! A 180-mile all-singletrack loop around Arizona's Verde Valley is currently under construction.
Rock Solid Trail Contracting is building 25-30 miles of singletrack at a new Texas state natural area — the most ambitious single-season project in the company's history.
The new Humboldt Drop trail is already drawing riders from across the region — and it's just one piece of a massive new trail system taking shape in the Lassen National Forest.
With a slew of recent reroutes to get the Arizona Trail off of dirt roads, this epic 800-mile point-to-point trail is getting closer to 100% singletrack.
Alabama's mountain bike scene has evolved dramatically, with five standout trail systems now offering world-class riding from Coldwater Mountain's 56-mile network to Oak Mountain's new gravity lines and the Southeast's largest adaptive trail center at Tannehill.
After nearly 20 years in development, North Texas finally has a new destination for multi-use recreation. Here's what it takes to build an entirely new state park.
Bruce Hennessey of Maple Wind Farm recently opened his land for trail development, and he says the key isn't about liability—it's about being comfortable with strangers riding through your woods.
The Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition's "quality over quantity" approach continues to elevate the 75-mile network on Galbraith Mountain with critical connections and beginner-friendly options.
The 66-acre Bikefill Bike Park will include 5 miles of trails, pump tracks, and slopestyle jumps.
House Bill 1703 would charge New Hampshire riders $50 per bike annually—but overwhelming public opposition has the bill's sponsor recommending it die in committee.
Bonner County commissioners have denied Panhandle Bike Ranch's appeal to build a welcome center and restrooms, continuing a year-long legal dispute over whether the nonprofit operation should be classified as a 'park' or a 'recreational facility.'
When mountain bike advocates couldn't build trails on public land due to local opposition, a Vermont farmer opened his property to create a technical trail network that connects to existing singletrack.
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old mountain biker and ICU nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents during an ICE operation in Minneapolis as bystander videos contradicted official claims that he attacked officers.
New Jersey has just passed the most restrictive e-bike laws in the USA, requiring class 1 eMTB riders to pay a $15 registration fee and carry a valid license.
As climate change kills off small ski resorts across the Midwest and Northeast, their steep hillsides are being transformed into the next generation of pedal-accessed flow trails.
Georgia’s newest mountain bike boom is quietly being fueled by a billionaire family foundation that's pouring millions from the sale of Mailchimp into kid-focused trails, bike parks, and singletrack projects across the state.
This trail festival in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, brings friendly grassroots vibes back to mountain bike racing.
The Flagstaff Biking Organization is fundraising to build two advanced downhill trails with over 1,200 feet of vertical drop each—featuring steep tech gnar, big jumps, and a rehab of the area's most notorious illegal trail.
Bend's Deschutes National Forest and Lake Tahoe's Basin Management Unit have finalized plans to open a combined 273 miles of singletrack to Class 1 e-bikes, marking two of the most significant trail access expansions in the ongoing nationwide shift toward e-bike acceptance.
When a controversial land sale threatened to close Marshall Mountain to the public, the ensuing legal battle and community outcry ultimately preserved 156 acres in perpetuity and launched a trail-building renaissance in Missoula.
Greg set a personal record for miles ridden in 2025, and with it, came a whole lot of new trail exploration! Here are the best new trails that he discovered last year.
After Hamilton County proposed swapping 535 acres of Enterprise South Nature Park for industrial development—threatening six miles of the network's best singletrack—more than 12,000 people signed a petition and the county reversed course, preserving the trails for recreation.
After a devastating windstorm forced trail rebuilds, one Iowa county discovered an insatiable local appetite for gravity trails—and now they're building a bike park inspired by Bentonville.
The Old Man Mountain rack system solves the seat bag clearance problem for shorter riders on full-suspension bikes, trading weight for bombproof durability and easy gear access on technical bikepacking routes.
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but in Steamboat Springs, CO, they paved it with rocks.
From private bike parks in Idaho to technical masterpieces in Quebec, 2025 delivered some of the best new mountain bike trails we've ever seen.
Shimano finally fixed the two biggest complaints about their XT brakes—inconsistent bite point and rattling pads—and the result is the best trail brake they've ever made.
These are Singletracks editors' top mountain bike gear picks of 2025, including components, clothing, and accessories.
From philosophical musings to controversial hot takes, here are the 6 most important things that Greg has learned from 20 years of mountain biking.
Local officials have repeatedly blocked Panhandle Bike Ranch from operating despite regulatory approvals and overwhelming support from the local community.
Vermont has been on a trail building tear, and now, this small Northeastern state is one of the best MTB destinations in the USA. Here are five must-ride trails.
The "birthplace of freeride" enjoys an $18 million CAD benefit per year from mountain biking.
The Barkeater Trails Alliance added four new trails to the East Branch trail system this year, expanding the network's vertical reach and trail difficulty options.
Shimano's new wireless XT drivetrain is so good, it might have won over this long time mechanical drivetrain diehard.
California's ambitious Connected Communities project has completed its first town-to-town singletrack connection, linking Quincy and Taylorsville with 13.5 miles of trail.
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