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
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on Dec 18, 2022
Big news from the Enduro World Series and the UCI today.
on Dec 16, 2022
Here are the most widely read Singletracks mountain bike stories from 2022.
on Dec 16, 2022
Will derailleur hangers for mountain bikes be a thing of the past?
on Dec 13, 2022
Check out T-Mac's sweet Can-Am "dig rig," complete with a bike rack and shovel storage.
on Dec 9, 2022
RideBHM brings a first-of-its-kind mountain bike park to Alabama.
on Dec 6, 2022
The average price of a rain jacket in a lengthy test this year was almost $300. Why do they cost so much?
on Nov 30, 2022
The latest Trek Fuel EX trail bike grows in travel and geometry, but still dominates the climbs.
on Nov 22, 2022
The ins and outs of the paleo diet and how mountain bikers can use it to their advantage.
on Nov 21, 2022
Sea to Summit's Spark SP3 sleeping bag, Aeros pillow, and Etherlight XT pad are lightweight, comfortable options for bikepacking.
on Nov 19, 2022
Relax, parents. This kids' bike shifts automatically.
on Nov 17, 2022
The Whoop 4.0 is meant to be worn 24/7 and gives athletes extraordinary data on their sleep and recovery. It's not without its downsides though.
on Nov 16, 2022
Take a guess at what the land in Bentonville's Slaughter Pen network was used for before bikes.
on Nov 14, 2022
Can one of the best pieces of camping gear also be one of the simplest and least expensive? The Luggable Loo says yes.
on Nov 12, 2022
Ever wonder why long grinds uphill in the mountains forge strong friendships? Matt dives into the research and history around shared pain and the bonds it forms.
on Nov 7, 2022
Injuries can and do happen on the trail. Do you carry a first aid kit on your rides and if so, what's in it?
on Nov 6, 2022
SQlab's latest saddle uses an elastomer for lateral flexing and increased rider comfort.
on Nov 5, 2022
The USWE Hajker Pro 30 is a big pack meant for riders that are serious about pedaling in all four seasons.
on Nov 3, 2022
Yes, fat biking is an option in the winter. But can it ever compare to mountain biking the rest of the year?
on Nov 2, 2022
What happens when you equip a "budget" bike frame with a top notch parts kit? We found out with the Ibis Ripley AF.
on Nov 1, 2022
Need an aggressive tire for underbiking on the gravel bike? The Specialized Rhombus Pro is one of the knobbiest gravel tires we've tried yet.
on Oct 29, 2022
Rollins Pass is a high elevation mountain in Colorado that can be ridden as part of a route from Denver. We tried Specialized and Fjallraven's latest bikepacking gear on the chunky pass.
on Oct 26, 2022
An equestrian-backed bill in Michigan is alarming mountain bike advocates who say two-wheeled access is on the line.
on Oct 25, 2022
Looking at all the new and updated mountain bikes this year, these four trends stand out.
on Oct 24, 2022
The Allied BC40 is a short travel 29er that's made for long distance singletrack rides and setting personal FKTs. We tested the bike on its home trails in Arkansas.
on Oct 20, 2022