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
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From technical in-town shredding to high-alpine epics, one rider ranks his top 10 trails after 13 years of chasing singletrack across America.
The National Park Service is holding public forums nationwide this March—mountain bikers should attend to advocate for expanded trail access in parks.
IMBA's new trail-building book explores what makes certain mountain bike trails succeed, offering essential insights for land managers and designers everywhere.
Spring is the ideal time to GPS map mountain bike trails with warmer weather, longer days, bare trees for better signals, and clear trails.
A Sacramento program uses mountain biking to steer at-risk youth away from gangs, teaching kids positive life skills beyond just owning a bike.
This PS2 mountain biking game looks promising from the video clips, but it may only be available in France—has anyone played it?
Paul Kedrosky argues mountain biking teaches valuable business lessons like looking ahead, knowing limits, and learning from crashes—could this rival golf's corporate appeal?
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This mountain bike crash compilation starts slow but delivers plenty of painful wipeouts to keep you entertained.
Singletracks founder offers to change his username, worth 181,000 Google mentions, plus ad space in exchange for a new mountain bike.
A mystery mountain bike discovered at the bottom of an Australian cliff has locals puzzled about its origin and contemplating a risky retrieval mission.
A review of the Garmin Edge 205 GPS.
Singletracks launches redesigned mountain bike gear review pages with images, manufacturer links, wishlists, and community ownership tracking for better product research.
# Bicycling Magazine editors tested mountain bikes and gear in Moab for their May Editor's Choice issue, proving some people actually get paid to ride.
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Our entire archive of Singletracks articles from the past 5+ years is now available here, including our most popular piece ever: MTB Jerks.
London mountain bikers will lose their favorite local trail at Eastway Cycle Circuit to make room for a velodrome and BMX track for the 2012 Olympics.
Fat Cyclist is running a $5 raffle with great prizes to help Dave Nice cover expenses for the 2,490-mile Great Divide Race.
Ryan Leech brings his trials skills to 50 schools this spring, teaching kids about following dreams and environmental responsibility through mountain biking.
Mountain biking popularity grows across all ages in New Zealand, with one shop owner claiming "cycling is the new golf" for fitness and fun.
Looking for a sweet mountain bike career? Check out pro MTB photographer Seb Rogers and learn how to break into event photography.
A serial bank robber has hit seven locations across three states, making his getaway on a silver or gray mountain bike in several heists.
# Suggested Excerpt
When rain cancels your mountain bike trip, here's how to know if trails are too wet to ride—and why you should resist temptation.
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned rider, professional mountain bike instruction through clinics, camps, and coaching can help you master singletrack fundamentals and advance your skills.
Race your mountain bike at the North Pole in 2008 for just $15,700, including airfare, bike, medical support, and ultimate bragging rights.
Mountain bikers often get relegated to riding trails on former landfills, sewer easements, and other undesirable lands that nobody else wants to use.
A Tennessee tourism ad promoting mountain biking used a 10-year-old stock photo from Alaska instead of actual Tennessee trails, sparking nationwide attention.
The International Police Mountain Bike Association conference comes to Baton Rouge in April, highlighting careers for mountain bikers in law enforcement and emergency services.
The Dahon Fuego is a full-suspension folding mountain bike that packs down to airline-checkable size in just 15 minutes for $2,300.
The Absa Cape Epic kicks off March 24 in South Africa: 600 miles, 52,000 feet of climbing, and eight grueling days of racing.
# Response
Blue Collar Mountain Biking shares gnarly quick fixes like using quick release levers to change tires and creative duct tape hacks for trail repairs.
# Excerpt Suggestion
**"Singletracks unveils trail videos, user blogs, enhanced training logs, and new gear—plus photo sharing and bike reviews coming soon."**
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This excerpt captures the key updates in a casual, feature-packed style typical of Singletracks.com announcements.
Scotland's Tweed Valley could attract 25,000 mountain bikers with chairlift installation, up from 8,000 current riders who actually pedal uphill themselves.
New Jersey's Proving Ground country club offers members-only access to mountain cross, downhill, and XC trails on 23 private acres along the Delaware River.
Mountain biking has splintered into countless niches—from single speeders to 29ers—and the internet helps riders find their tribe and discover their perfect style.
Singletracks gets a fresh 2007 makeover with cleaner trail pages, improved photo galleries, and easier navigation to help you find epic rides faster.
We've focused on trail coverage but neglected gear reviews—now we're asking for your help to build something better than what's out there.
Inspired by ice bike racing tales, we braved 40-degree temps for a winter ride and rediscovered the joy of cold-weather mountain biking.
**Singletracks excerpt:**
When winter keeps you off the trails, do mountain bike video games like Downhill Domination satisfy your shredding fix?
A Lubbock eco-terrorist who set neck-level trip wires, scattered glass and nails on trails has been caught thanks to persistent local riders.
A San Francisco cyclist on a Schwinn tried outrunning a motorcycle cop to catch the Super Bowl—spoiler alert: he didn't make it.
High-quality helmet-cam videos with narration and trail maps are revolutionizing how riders share trail experiences beyond basic guidebook descriptions.
Chad Hungerford's roller riding skills—including no-hands, one-foot-unclipped moves—will blow your mind, especially if you've struggled to master basic roller techniques yourself.
A mountain biker jumped over the Tour de France peloton in 2003, capturing an epic moment in the friendly rivalry between road and mountain biking.
iPod speakers for your mountain bike? This blast-from-the-past accessory had us reminiscing about childhood bikes loaded with radios, speedometers, and sirens.
SORBA secures $125K in funding to expand Chicopee Woods trail system near Gainesville from 15 to 22 miles of singletrack.
# Option 1:
Kids today can take mountain biking classes in PE while we got stuck with kickball and square dancing in school.
# Option 2:
Some schools now offer mountain biking classes during PE, a major upgrade from the kickball and square dancing of years past.
300 riders will brave potentially icy conditions at Fontana Village this weekend, including a unique nighttime downhill race at the Icycle Mountain Bike Event.
Catch the Xterra World Championship on CBS this Saturday at 1pm EST featuring a 20-mile mountain bike leg through Maui with Phil Liggett commentating.
After years of avoiding trainers to protect his carbon frame, Jeff switches to rollers for winter training—and discovers they're terrifyingly difficult to master.
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