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
Years ago, IMBA's only designation for truly excellent singletrack was the term "Epic." Over the last several years that has slowly been changing, with new designations including "Gateway Trails," "Flow Trails," and…
Most of the country has been suffering from a horrible snow year, but for many people this just means that the mountain biking season hasn't come to an end yet! When I…
Six fantastic guided mountain bike trips
A couple of months ago I received a cache of Giro gear in the mail for my reviewing pleasure. Among the goods were a pair of Xen gloves. Photo by Sydnah Swails.…
Goals. We all have them, whether we've written them down, spoken them aloud, made a pact with some friends, or just thought about them to ourselves... we all have goals for most…
Specs The WTB Nano Race 29er 2.1" tire features an Aramid bead, DNA rubber, and a lightweight casing. The Aramid bead and lightweight casing definitely help drop weight, and at only 560…
It happens to the best of us if you ride enough, its almost guaranteed that youll get saddle sores sooner or later. Theyre uncomfortable, even painful, and they threaten to make every…
This is the final installment in my series of ride reports from my vacation to Colorado during the first week of August, 2011. By the time this blog post goes live, it…
The Ibex Maroc 29er has multiple personality disorder - but it's the most wonderful disorder a mountain bike can have! The Test Any bike that shows up on my doorstep is bound…
“Hmm, that doesn’t look good,” I thought to myself as I examined my face in the bathroom mirror. A dark red scrape oozed blood above my right eye, just below the visor…
Sentry Jersey The Sentry Jersey from Dakine is a baggy t-shirt-style jersey designed for downhill mountain bikers. It features a very roomy design to accommodate bulky pads and body armor underneath. Special…
As the morning sunlight of our last day crested the mountain peaks near our campground outside of Crested Butte, CO, we knew that there were a ton of trails that we still…
I've been a serious mountain biker for a little more than 6 years now. I enjoy exploring new trails, traveling the country, and pushing myself and my bike to the limit. I…
My college gives us one day off for "Fall Break." I'm not sure how a 3-day weekend qualifies for a vacation, but apparently it does! I decided to make the most of…
Trail 401 is one of the most renowned mountain bike trails in the nation and for good reason: it has all of the qualities that you could ever want in a classic…
The Dakine Syncline features an "all-mountain fit" with a 14.5" inseam. It has a conveniently removable Italian-made Comp chamois, ventilated mesh lining, zippered hand pockets and leg vents, a heavyweight rib knit…
If any one hydration pack can function as a jack-of-all-trades and still do every single job superbly, the Dakine Nomad is it. Epic all-day trail ride in the backcountry? Check. A day…
Mountain bikers can help protect the majestic beauty of the mountains, forests, meadows, and deserts that we ride in by choosing to Leave No Trace.
After an mellow morning ride on the Lower Loop in Crested Butte, we returned to our campsite at the Oh-Be-Joyful campground for some lunch and a well-deserved break. Since it was our…
The Shore goggles from Ryders is designed by mountain bikers, for mountain biking. In order to provide a mountain bike-specific fit, Ryders has incorporated a high bridge over the nose so as…
Crested Butte is legendary as one of the birth places of mountain biking. While Marin, California may receive most of the fame (infamy?), Crested Butte was also one of the places that…
I recently wrote that I'm in the middle of testing out Ibex's full suspension trail bike, the Asta Pro. When I was talking with Ibex about the possibility of doing a bike…
I'm not sure if you know this, but Crested Butte is a long way from the Front Range of Colorado. It took us hours of driving (with a few stops thrown in)…
This summer I was blessed enough to take a week-long vacation to Colorado with my wife and a couple of our friends. Over the next few weeks I will be writing about…
In this blog post I am going to provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating your own custom guidebook for use out on the mountain bike trail using Singletracks.com. Why create…
The Ibex Asta Pro is a 26" full suspension mountain bike with 100mm of travel front and back, and I have the opportunity to spend some quality time with one and see…
Whoops! Not as in "whoops, I dropped the hamburger on the ground," but whoops as in "YEE-HAW!" The new mountain bike trail at Paynes Creek is absolutely chock-full of whoop-te-dos! They vary…
My first real exposure to Hydrapak's products was this year at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. They had a unique booth set up with a game of bean bag toss,…
I had heard rumors of a mountain bike trail system just across the border in Tennessee by the name of Chilhowee. Several riders I met had raved about the quality of the…
Sunglasses are an absolutely essential piece of mountain bike gear, but they are often overlooked, or at least misunderstood. With prices ranging from $15 at your local convenience store to well over…
The vast majority of mountain biking videos shot with point-of-view cameras really aren't worth the time it takes to watch them.Despite the access to excellent equipment, there are 2 main reasons for…
Josh rolls into the trailhead parking lot, five minutes early for the weekly group ride. Almost everyone else is already there, putting bikes together and doing standard pre-ridemaintenance. Matt is already pedaling…
With the advent of the many affordable HD helmet camera options on the market (especially the GoPro), the number of point of view (POV) mountain bike videos on the internet has exploded!…
Cleaning your bike after a ride can feel like a buzz kill but it doesn't have to take forever. Follow these tips and you'll get the job done quickly without damaging your bike.
Trying to pick the 5 "best" mountain bike trails in Western North Carolina (WNC) is kind of like trying to pick the 5 best $5,000 mountain bikes. They're all amazing, but they're…
The WTB Bronson 2.3" AM tires are ready for action in a variety of terrain. Weighing in at 810 grams, these tires feature a large number of relatively small, low-profile knobs along…
I had an absolute blast at the Sea Otter Classic this year! I don't think it's possible to spend the week at Sea Otter and not have a good time! It's over…
After living in north Georgia for two years, these are my favorite trails in the region.
The Sea Otter Classic is returning to Monterey, California this weekend for its 21st year in a row and it looks to be bigger and badder than ever! I was able to…
"What is this big brown thing in front of my door? NO WAY! It's a box full of gear from Singletracks to review!" When I first tore into that box to see…
Yesterday was the best day of the year. Yes, it's true - at least it's true if you are a mountain biker or some other sort of outdoors enthusiast. Yesterday was the…
Icebreaker produces technical outdoor apparel featuring New Zealand merino wool as their material of choice. Until recently, the company has mostly focused on producing base layers, coats, and socks for backpackers and…
Airborne Bicycles just announced on their Facebook page Friday night that they are officially accepting applications for the 2011 Airborne Flight Crew. They are currently looking to fill 6 positions, replacing 5…
For those of you new to the sport of mountain biking, seeing other people ride around with their funky looking shoes clipped in to their odd-shaped pedals may look A) weird or…
Depending on where you live, you could either be trying to get up the determination to brave the chill and ride, or putting away your bike and waxing up the downhill skis.
Mountain bike trails can have many different features that draw the rider in and create an enjoyable outdoor experience. These different features could include challenging, rewarding climbs, rough, technical tread, amazing flow,…
A few weeks ago the opportunity to hit the road and travel to the Jackrabbit Trail System presented itself by way of an invitation to my wife from her cousin. Whenever my…
Looking through the corner. The sport of mountain biking (and especially downhill mountain biking) shares many similarities with the sport of downhill skiing and snowboarding. For the average cross-country or all-mountain biker,…
12
