Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since. He started mountain biking in high school and served in the US Air Force before devoting himself full time to Singletracks in 2007.
Though formally educated as an engineer, Jeff began writing stories at an early stage, inspired by his mother who is a longtime accomplished author. He enjoys covering the world of mountain biking from every possible angle, whether it's trails or gear or skills. His goal for every story: that readers learn at least one new thing.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Trail, XC, and bikepacking.
- Mountain biking since: 1992
- Number of products reviewed: ?. I think my first product review for the site was this one for a plastic wallet.
- Current stable: Canyon Neuron, Orange P7 hardtail, and Scott Fun XC
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Duke University
- Masters of Business Administration, Duke University
- Other publications: Panther Press (Lakeside High School - Augusta, GA), CitySearch.com
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we offer up our tips for riding in the summer, including tips for hydration, treating poison ivy, and removing ticks.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk with Seth Alvo, the man behind the insanely popular YouTube channel, Seth's Bike Hacks
Today we talk with Nathan Powell from TrackMTB about mountain biking in Spain.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk with Donald Hoefer and Kinzer Hewitt about bikepacking the Trans North Georgia route.
photo: Robot Bike Co. Three years ago I wrote an article titled "Is 3D Printing the Future for Mountain Bikes?" Well, if you ask Robot Bike Co., the answer is yes! Robot…
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My 3-year-old son Reed riding the skills area at Blankets Creek. National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) is this Saturday, June 11, 2016, and there are…
SRAM's GX group was introduced last year, making 11-speed drivetrains affordable to more riders than ever before. Now the company is adding DH-specific parts to the GX line for gravity riders looking to shred…
The Atlanta Cycling Festival is kicking off this Saturday, June 11, with a rooftop skyline pumptrack at the Georgia Tech hotel in Midtown. Festivities start at 7pm and New Belgium will be on beer duties.…
In this interview with Salida Mountain Trails club president Andrew Koransky, we talk about what local mountain bike clubs do, how they're funded, and why they matter to our sport.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk to pro downhill racer Ethan Quehl about riding fast on big bikes and his gig as a trail builder.
If you're looking for an affordable MIPS helmet, Triple Eight recently announced availability for the Brainsaver II, which will retail for just $74.99. Many companies are charging that much as a premium for the MIPS upgrade for their regular…
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer here in the USA, and we don't want to waste a single moment! With that in mind, here's a list of 49 things you have…
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) recently announced a new event, the Longass Ride, set to debut July 23, 2016. The club is already known for the massively-popular Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, which…
photo: Ken Viale / WTB WTB recently sponsored an event with the Semper Fi Fund in California, hosting 16 physically and/or mentally wounded veterans for a weekend of rides,…
National Trails Day is coming up here in the USA, officially slated for next weekend, June 4, 2016. The event is marketed by the American Hiking Society, but many of the events involve…
photo: GreatLakeTaupo.com We're stoked whenever we hear news about bikes gaining access to trails, and this news sounds particularly sweet. The Waihaha Hut Track in the Pureora Forest Park…
Flow trails are being constructed all across the USA, so we thought it was time to catalog some of the best examples for those who love to flow. Over the past several…
A couple weeks ago the Singletracks team got together to ride in Pisgah and we had a blast!
We want to know about the most technical, gnarliest trail you've found! Fill out the quick survey below to help us identify the most technically-difficult trails and we'll share the results in a future article.
At Sea Otter last month Leatt launched the DBX 6.0 carbon full face helmet, and I got a chance to experience the new helmet on a drift trike. Drift what? I'll explain that in…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what to look for when selecting a mountain bike tire.
Mountaintown Overlook along the gravel to the top of the Mountaintown Creek trail. Photo: Aaron Chamberlain. I've lived in Georgia off and on for most of my life…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast Greg talks with the 2016 Arizona Trail 750 winner and Bikepackers Magazine co-founder, Neil Beltchenko.
We start by talking about what eMTBs are and dive into the controversy surrounding them.
A flow trail "typically contains features like banked turns, rolling terrain, various types of jumps, and consistent and predictable surfaces." With that definition in mind...
Looking for something to do this weekend? If you live in the SF Bay area, you should definitely go to the 18th Annual Trips for Kids fundraiser! For just $25 you get…
Kings Mountain as seen from Crowders Mountain State Park. Photo: ncparks.gov. IMBA and the Tarheel Trailblazers are working with State and National Parks on designing a brand-new 16-mile…
Over the past 18 months we've seen an explosion of plus bikes hitting the market, so we wondered: "Who is buying these bikes and what are the most popular configurations?" As usual, we uncovered…
Aaron and Jeff provide a recap of Sea Otter 2016 while filling in Greg on what he missed this year.
Vittoria had two exciting new products for plus bikes at Sea Otter this year: the Cannoli and Deamion-Plus. The Cannoli tire will be offered in both 27.5 and 29er sizes (3.0" wide)…
Surly Instigator. Photo: Greg Heil. Surly introduced a 26+ bike about 3 years ago but since that time, we really haven't seen any others. Then, at Interbike six months ago, I saw a…
The Fabric Slim Grip is an ultra lightweight mountain bike grip weighing just 68g for the pair.
GT is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Zaskar this year, and for 2016 they introduced several carbon models of the venerable hardtail. I tested the tippy top of the Zaskar line,…
Technically the Fabric Cell saddle is a "comfort" saddle--but that shouldn't stop mountain bikers from checking this one out! Who doesn't want comfort? First off, the Cell is a really cool looking saddle with…
...and man, they came out of the gate with an innovative design! Bolle is calling their line of cycling helmets The One, and it's a fitting description for this truly modular and…
Looking to save weight and get rid of that ugly water bottle cage? Check out Fabric's cageless water bottle. I saw this for the first time at Sea Otter last week, and my…
Plus bikes may not have fully trickled down to consumers yet, but if Sea Otter was any indication, it's about to start raining plus bikes on your local trails in 2017 and…
The Arktos is a carbon fiber trail bike from Alchemy, a small Denver company that's dedicated to hand-building bikes in the USA.
A look at Topeak stash tools.
Rocky Mountain recently launched a brand new 27.5+ bike called the Pipeline, and at Sea Otter last week I got a chance to take one out for a quick test ride. While the trails at Fort…
In this episode we interview Transylvania Epic (TSE) Stage Race director Mike Kuhn and find out what makes the TSE the beloved "singletrack summer camp" experience it has become.
While the idea of a fighter pilot-style heads up display might have seemed impossible just a decade ago, recent products like Google Glass and Garmin's Varia Vision have given us a glimpse of what…
If Pisgah is on your bucket list, be sure to tune in for tips on planning your visit!
The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame exists to honor individuals and groups "whose activities in mountain biking have made a significant contribution to the sport, having lasting influence on a national and/or…
I'm not a big knee guard guy... until I hit my knee on a ride, and then I swear I'll wear knee guards on every ride, from now on! But then I don't, usually…
A review of the Patagonia Dirt Craft mountain bike shorts.
In case you haven't heard of it, Strava is a website/mobile app that allows you to share information about your mountain bike rides using GPS data collected during the ride. The social…
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