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
Outerbike expands to three events in 2015, plus our picks for the 10 best mountain bikes we tested this year.
Durango Bike Company's handmade Colorado aluminum frames blend old-school craftsmanship with modern geometry, creating playful enduro rigs that rival carbon competitors.
The Ibis Mojo HDR delivers nimble climbing and confident descending, while the new 741 carbon rims offer insane traction that could redefine standard mountain biking.
Turner's King Khan full-suspension fat bike with DW Link, RockShox Bluto, and Fox CTD shock makes technical terrain disappear beneath massive tires.
The Diamondback Mission Pro 27.5 is an aggressive enduro shredder that devours gnarly terrain, big drops, and high-speed chunder with unshakeable confidence.
The Niner ROS 9 Plus 29+ hardtail is all about playful fun and not taking yourself too seriously on the trail.
The Maxxis High Roller II and Ardent tire combination works well for cornering in challenging conditions.
The Yeti SB6c replaces the cult-favorite SB66c with 27.5" wheels, Switch Infinity suspension, and climbing ability that defies its 6-inch descending pedigree.
Yeti's ASRc XC race bike pairs 120mm front travel with 100mm rear, creating a rocket ship that climbs efficiently yet rails corners with surprising playfulness.
Danny Macaskill swaps his trials bike for a mountain bike and delivers another mind-blowing film that raises the bar for technical riding.
While many mountain bikers these days are gravitating toward an "enduro" clothing look--basically jerseys that look no different than technical t-shirts--I've only become even more of a stalwart fan of the classic…
One of my informal goals for the 2014 season has been to ride at least one chunk of new-to-me dirt every single week. Since I'm still relatively new to Salida, that's been…
RST's Renegade fat bike fork offers a straight steerer option for older frames, with 120mm adjustable travel and $575 price tag.
GoPro's new HERO4 Black and Silver editions offer dramatically improved video quality, with 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 120fps for incredible slow-motion footage.
These 11 forks represent the cutting edge of mountain bike suspension, from Cannondale's proven Lefty Supermax to innovative newcomers pushing boundaries.
IXS showcased protective gear from knee pads to DH helmets at Interbike, while Zoic displayed their expanded mountain bike apparel line.
ANVL Components, started by the Transition Bikes team, debuts lightweight composite pedals, carbon handlebars, asymmetrical wheels, and innovative stems at affordable prices.
Get ready for next season with these 10 ultra-fast enduro bikes from Interbike, featuring 150-165mm travel rigs from BMC, Intense, Pivot, and more.
This Austrian alpine ride might feature the most technical, high-consequence mountain biking ever captured on film—even more intense than Red Bull Rampage.
Transition Bikes cuts through mountain bike industry jargon with simplified bike categories and new Giddyup suspension that pedals efficiently without lockouts.
Gone are the days when the only way you could get a fat bike tire was by giving Surly a call. At Interbike 2014, it seemed like every mountain bike tire manufacturer…
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Santa Cruz showcased their hot 2014 lineup including the flagship Nomad 27.5, plus new carbon bars and grips with more affordable pricing.
The soft goods manufacturers have pulled out all the stops this year with new designs, colors, and tons of all-new designed-for-women gear. Endura Endura had their new MTR cross country line and…
Pivot Cycles has been making big waves with their 2014 releases, so I was stoked to chat with Lisa Cramton, their head of marketing, about all of the changes and innovations in…
In years past, getting your hands on a fat bike used to be a difficult endeavor: few brands made them, and seemingly fewer bike shops carried those brands. In 2013 the number…
While we've been reporting on all the latest bike releases and developments from Rocky Mountain right here on the Singletracks blog, I still made a point to swing by the Rocky booth…
Every year I attend Interbike I try to decide what the overall "theme" of the year is. Granted, assigning the entire expo a singular "theme" is pretty contrived with thousands of exhibitors…
I attended a Shimano presentation at Outdoor Demo this year to get the scoop on their newest enduro shoes and packs. I walked away with a brand-new pair of enduro shoes and…
If there's one thing that any mountain bike marketer or writer worth his salt loves to do, it's to bandy about big statistics that work great as a sound bite or an…
After reading Corey's mixed review of the Borealis Yampa, I was interested to get on one myself to see if I would have the same results. Finally, this year at Interbike's Outdoor…
Electronic circuits and computer wizardry are taking the mountain bike world by storm, and Magura isn't immune to the techno bike fever. I had a chance to chat with Magura at Interbike…
Have you ever tried to steal a horse while riding a bicycle? No? Well if you ever decide to do so, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon 1 is your tool for the job.…
If there's one model name that's synonymous mountain biking, it's the moniker "Stumpjumper." The Stumpjumper has been around basically as long as mountain bikes have existed, but it has continued to morph…
Bell isn't the only company to push forward their helmet technology this year. Giro has also jumped on the MIPS wagon, and is partnering with MIPS Technologies on 5 new helmets this…
Exploring some of the lesser known backcountry mountain bike trails around Canmore, Alberta.
My predictions a month and a half ago have been proven correct, and Yeti officially launched the SB6c at Eurobike this week. Get the scoop on the SB6c in this short 1-minute…
For years Canmore has been marketed as "15 minutes from Banff," but for mountain bikers at least, Canmore shouldn't be an after thought: it should be the primary attraction! While Banff National…
SRAM has just announced one of the first mountain bike-specific power meters: the Quarq XX1. Since Quarq falls under the SRAM umbrella, it seems fitting that this MTB power meter will be…
Despite having to postpone the race a day to Sunday and shortening the course to just include Burro Pass and Hazard County, the Big Mountain Enduro Series Finale in Moab this past…
A ride report from the Alpine Tunnel Trail loop in Colorado.
Yeti has just announced the release of their new AS-Rc cross country bike. Featuring 100mm of rear wheel travel and a 120mm fork, this is the first XC offering from Yeti in…
An impromptu opportunity to visit my brother in Crested Butte arose, and of course I had to take it! I've unabashedly claimed that Crested Butte is my favorite place of all time... but it…
Yes, Fox's 2015 products have already been released... but do you know what that means? Now's the time to get a screaming deal on a perfectly-good 2014 fork! Specs The 2014 Fox…
Travis Pastrana has landed the world's first-ever mountain bike triple backflip!
The Oakley Radarlock Pitche sunglasses feature a carbon fiber print frame and High Definition Optics (HDO) lenses.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles has just announced their new 2015 Thunderbolt MSL. While it should be no surprise that they gave the popular aluminum Thunderbolt a carbon makeover, according to Rocky Mountain, "we…
While we haven't seen an official press release from IMBA yet, this morning we spied on IMBA's website the new 2014 ride centers! While we have a bone to pick about how…
If I had to pick one thing that I personally hate the most about mountain biking, it's bike maintenance. Without fail, I am in a constant state of breaking/wearing out parts and…
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