Matt lives in the Front Range of Colorado and started working at Singletracks as a staff writer in 2018. He served in the Marines and has a journalism degree from MSU-Denver. Since joining Singletracks, he’s covered every corner of mountain biking, from racing, to tech development, and trail building efforts in remote corners of Central and South America.
Though he writes about all aspects of mountain biking, he's used his journalism education to excel as a reporter covering trail access issues and the intersection with wildlife, and population growth, and competing recreational interests. Still, he loves writing about a $30 camp stove or must-have piece of gear that elevates the outdoor experience. Want to talk MTB news? Send him an email.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Primarily trail, with occasional dabbling in XC and enduro racing and bikepacking
- Mountain biking since: 2012
- Number of products reviewed: Too many count—I started reviewing MTB and outdoor products full time in 2018.
- Current stable: Canfield Lithium, Ibis Ripley AF, Obed Boundary
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Arts, Psychology, University of Colorado, Denver
- Bachelor Arts, Journalism, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Other publications: Colorado Community Newspapers, VeloNews, The News Station, 5280 Magazine, Eskapee, GearJunkie
The Kuat Piston Pro X is a premium, no-touch bike rack that looks good, is feature-rich, and is well constructed. Not surprisingly, it's also pricey.
on Aug 13, 2022
The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup returns to West Virginia next year and for the first time, the Enduro World Series shares a calendar with XC and downhill.
on Aug 12, 2022
The Leatt 6.0 Clip V22 is the brand's latest take on an efficiency-minded, lightweight trail shoe which comes with a stiff sole and an Atop dial and a sleek look.
on Aug 6, 2022
City officials and local mountain bike advocates are trying to find a path forward after a study reveals 60 miles of unsanctioned trails in a single park.
on Aug 5, 2022
Ride Workshop is leading singletrack bike tours on Emerald Mountain in Steamboat Springs with a focus on stewardship and sustainability.
on Aug 3, 2022
The Evil Epocalypse electric mountain bike features 170/166mm of travel front and rear, and a big battery for shuttling lap after lap.
on Aug 2, 2022
The Pivot Shuttle SL is meant to bridge a gap between analog bikes and e-bikes, with the nimble characteristics of a mountain bike plus the extra power of an e-bike, according to the brand.
on Aug 2, 2022
Carbon fiber construction makes it possible to tune a bike frame for stiffness and compliance in all the right places. We visited Alchemy to learn how and why it works.
on Aug 1, 2022
You may not know what a grade reversal is, but you've likely ridden across hundreds of them. Find out why they're such an important part of trail building.
on Jul 26, 2022
You've probably felt some arm pump by this point in the season, and we want to know how you deal with it.
on Jul 24, 2022
Come for the scenic, hand-built trails around Lake Placid, New York, and stay for the Booze Cruise and epic Adirondack singletrack.
on Jul 22, 2022
The all new Allied Cycle Works BC40 carbon fiber, cross country bike is made in Rogers, Arkansas.
on Jul 14, 2022
Mountain biking in Ecuador opens up a whole new world, and a new perspective to go along with it.
on Jul 13, 2022
The trail etiquette signs placed around Breckenridge, Colorado stand out thanks to original artwork commissioned by the town's park and open space department.
on Jul 12, 2022
A new recreation study by the Outdoor Alliance shows that mountain bikers have the most economic impact in the Manti-La Sal National Forest outside of Moab, Utah.
on Jul 8, 2022
The Leatt MTB 4.0 AllMtn helmet is descent-oriented with thick padding, a big visor, and an aggressive look.
on Jul 5, 2022
Riders buying a new Alchemy bike are offered a night at the Origin Hotel, test rides, a bike fit, help with bike and suspension setup, gift cards to Over Yonder Brewery and Launch Coffee, and a swag bag.
on Jul 5, 2022
This month's Best MTB Reads is also overwhelmingly full of good news, or, at the very least, entertaining opinions.
on Jun 30, 2022
The stoke for mountain biking is growing in the Navajo Nation as races, routes, and participation climb.
on Jun 28, 2022
The Santa Cruz Hightower trail bike gets minor geo updates but sees bigger changes under the hood.
on Jun 21, 2022
Over the past four to five years, mountain biking has grown in the small farming village of Abañin, Ecuador, thanks largely to the efforts of Juan Jose Ugarte-Enriquez and 2Wheel Epix.
on Jun 21, 2022
There are a few problems with recommending a bike size based mainly on a person's style of riding.
on Jun 20, 2022
Due to weather, Fernie Search and Rescue in British Columbia reports assisting multiple distressed riders participating in this year's Tour Divide bikepacking race.
on Jun 16, 2022
Silt Carbon AM wheels have a high quality ride feel that balances stiffness and compliance, and a hub with decent engagement and presumed durability.
on Jun 16, 2022
The new Marzocchi Bomber Air shock is less expensive than the Fox and offers simple, reliable performance on the trail.
on Jun 13, 2022