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
The new Singletracks homepage features simplified navigation, oversized trail photos, top searches, and the latest news from forums, trails, and reviews.
When a fellow rider calls you "old school" on the trail, it might be time for a mountain bike makeover—or embrace the retro style.
A Denver photojournalist shares his favorite Colorado singletrack rides, highlighting Monarch Crest, Crested Butte, and Jefferson County's exceptional mountain biking trail system.
Riders equipped with lead-filled tires and wetsuits raced mountain bikes through a 6-foot-deep mud pit in Wales' annual bog snorkelling championship.
Over 200 riders got sick with campylobacter bacteria after the Test of Metal race in Squamish, likely from contaminated mud on the course.
Mountain bike trails aren't just singletrack—fire roads, greenways, and gravel paths all count if they're worth riding and sharing with others.
IMBA calls mountain bikers to action as new Forest Service rules threaten to ban bikes from the 3,100-mile Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
The Forks Area Trail System near Augusta, GA offers 25+ miles of smooth, flowing singletrack that's attracting riders from across the Southeast.
We're revealing the six factors behind our top 100 mountain bike trails ranking algorithm, from average ratings to wishlist additions and page views.
The second annual Handcycle and Adaptive Mountain Bike Festival at Keystone drew double last year's attendance, giving physically disabled riders thrilling downhill experiences.
Mountain bikers debate what makes a trail worthy of its own listing: name, trailhead, length, and rider consensus all factor into the decision.
Tennessee Valley Authority is revising management policies at popular mountain biking areas including Fontana, Hiwassee, and Tanasi; public comments needed by June 30th.
The Iowa Outdoor Wellness Adventure debuted with valet bike parking, skills clinics, and bike fitting—proving central Iowa's mountain bike scene is growing.
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Mountain bike orienteering combines navigation skills with trail riding, challenging racers to find checkpoints using maps and compasses mounted on their handlebars.
Keystone Resort adds 6 new downhill trails this summer, including "Money" with 22 tabletop jumps and an 18-foot wooden corkscrew feature.
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Santa Cruz mountain bikers pitch economic tourism benefits to gain trail access, offering a fresh alternative to traditional "equal rights" arguments.
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This excerpt captures the key newsworthy angle (the novel economic approach) while maintaining Singletracks' informative, community-focused editorial style.
Singletracks is upgrading to a new server and relocating HQ from Durham, NC to Atlanta—plus we're planning a farewell group ride!
This wooden bike prototype boasts impressive stiffness and lightweight design, but would need serious modifications to handle the punishment of real mountain biking.
Mountain biking may be losing its cool factor with younger riders due to high costs, lack of accessibility, and an aging participant base.
Colorado's first and largest pump track opens Saturday at Lory State Park with demos, guided rides, and giveaways at the 70,000+ square-foot facility.
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Virginia couple takes mountain bike wedding to the next level with helmet veils, cycling jerseys, and Gatorade toasts instead of champagne.
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This excerpt captures the most newsworthy and visual elements of the story while maintaining Singletracks.com's enthusiastic, community-focused tone.
Mountain bike limbo is a popular Fat Tire Festival event that's harder than it looks, especially for tall riders like this impressive competitor.
Minnesota Off Road Cyclists and the DNR built 10 miles of sustainable singletrack at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve with three loops for varying skill levels.
TORC's annual fat tire festival features a budget-friendly race, demo rides, and bike games at Lake Crabtree County Park this Saturday, June 9.
The award-winning mountain bike history documentary *Klunkerz* screens June 30th at LA's Bicycle Film Festival—get tickets early before this one sells out!
The Earth Riders mountain bike club spent three years redesigning Kansas City's North Shore trail, transforming 18 confusing intersections into two sustainable loops.
Floyd Landis returned to mountain biking at the Teva Mountain Games, finishing 36th in his first race since the controversial Tour de France.
# My Garmin Edge 305 completely locked up mid-ride, freezing the map and ignoring all button inputs before finally shutting down and losing data.
Most mountain bikers average just five trails in ten years of riding, but exploring new singletrack brings adventure, new skills, and maybe your next favorite trail.
MapSend Topo 3D delivers incredibly detailed maps to your GPS, but clunky data transfers and rectangular region selection leave room for improvement.
"Off Road to Athens" follows top American mountain bikers through a brutal UCI points race to earn spots on the 2004 Olympic team.
Looking at data from thousands of ride logs, singletracks reveals the average mountain biker maintains 6.98 mph over 9.67 miles per ride.
**Singletracks.com** almost rebranded to "Singletrack" this year, but decided to stick with the plural name they've proudly used for nine years.
Netherlands-based Specialbike hunts down, refurbishes, and customizes vintage rides for up to $2000, proving classic bikes may be worth keeping in your garage.
Mountain bike guidebooks are often expensive and outdated, but online trail databases offer current information, better maps, and GPS data for finding great singletrack.
Join IMBA's Trail Care Crew at Tsali, NC June 2-3 for trailbuilding school, volunteer work, evening social, and group ride celebrating National Trails Day.
Should you wear your wedding ring while mountain biking? One company offers tire-tread rings so you can show devotion to both your bike and spouse.
Garmin's Motionbased online service promises advanced GPS data analysis, but system errors and questionable value make the free Training Center software a better choice.
# Mountain bikers are ditching lycra for baggy shorts, but some riders are still making the transition from 1990s spandex fashion.
The Mombo Loop at Itusi Mountain Bike Park opens Saturday, adding 7 miles of fresh singletrack and doubling the trail system to 14 miles.
Mountain biking and beer are a great combination—just ask the 200+ riders who attended IMBA-California's Ales and Trails fundraiser this past weekend.
Northstar-at-Tahoe reopens Northern California's largest bike park after one year with new trails, improved lift access, and signature trail LiveWire.
The Magellan eXplorist 400 offers excellent value with expandable memory and long battery life, though its bulky size makes it an ostrich egg on your handlebars.
The NYC Mountain Bike Association's advocacy efforts have paid off with 3 miles of new singletrack opening in Manhattan's Highbridge Park this weekend.
Milwaukee rider survives being run over by truck thanks to his helmet—check out the gnarly photo proof that brain buckets really work.
An Irish engineer invented a sideways bicycle with improved turning radius, but only 6 out of 10 people can actually ride it.
Finding the right beginner trail is tough, but focusing on off-road, flat, and scenic routes helps new mountain bikers gain confidence and skills.
Learn essential tips for collecting accurate GPS trail data, from optimizing track point settings to avoiding signal gaps on wooded singletrack.
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