Greg Heil
Known as "MTB Greg" across the internet, I live to travel and ride new trails. My travels have taken me across the United States multiple times, and now, around the world. After serving as the Editor in Chief for Singletracks for 5 years, I'm stoked to continue contributing to this incredible community. I also write about getting outside every single day at Outside365.blog
The Eagle Eye and Falcon Flow trails in Moab, Utah are part of the "Raptor Route," offering riders a more forgiving finish to the Whole Enchilada.
on May 30, 2022
Trying to find a campsite in Moab is a dog-eat-dog world... but with these tips you'll be well on your way to desert camping bliss!
on Mar 29, 2022
Bontrager packs serious performance features into a clipless mountain bike shoe that looks remarkably stylish.
on Mar 23, 2021
Fully prepared to slay everything from jump trails to double black diamond downhill runs, the 2021 Trek Slash 8 provides more performance than you could even purchase in a mountain bike five years ago.
on Feb 15, 2021
The aluminum 2021 Trek Slash 8 enduro bike sports updated geometry and improved features.
on Dec 18, 2020
The Jamis Hardline C3 is a fast-charging descender, but the build and seat angle leave a bit to be desired.
on Nov 24, 2020
The Jamis Hardline, a carbon enduro mountain bike, in for test.
on Oct 7, 2020
Five mountain bike jerseys tested for summer.
on Aug 15, 2020
Five pairs of summer mountain bike shorts put to the test.
on Aug 12, 2020
Greg explores what's possible on spontaneous and flexible bike rides.
on Sep 19, 2019
Greg sets a goal to be active outdoors every single day for a year. After many fits and starts, he finally makes it and encourages others to do the same.
on Sep 11, 2019
Patrol is a small mountain bike brand aiming "to provide the bike that an average Joe could have fun on" at an affordable price.
on Aug 14, 2019
The brand new Patrol 691 is a 29er mountain bike with 150mm of rear travel at an affordable price. Greg takes a couple early test rides in Bali, Indonesia.
on Aug 1, 2019
The all new Patrol 591 is a 29er trail bike with 140mm of rear suspension travel. Greg takes this mountain bike out for a test ride in Bali, Indonesia.
on Aug 1, 2019
Even after decades of mountain bike advocacy, learning to share the trail, yield, and respect other trail users is a topic that continues to deserve discussion. In this Over a Beer column Greg shares a story of a hiker who didn't share the trail, and what we can learn from it.
on Apr 18, 2018
"Money is the mother's milk of politics," and mountain bikers are spending very little on political lobbying. Could we be missing out on a big opportunity to advance our agenda?
on Apr 16, 2018
Dates and deets for some of the best mountain bike festivals of 2018, including the Sea Otter Classic, Crankworx, and Outerbike.
on Apr 10, 2018
The Southeast is a mountain biking hotbed, so we've rounded up the best mountain bike trails in key groups: all-around trail systems, lift-served bike parks, epic backcountry routes, big city trails, and top destinations.
on Apr 9, 2018
Goodyear has just launched an all-new line of mountain bike tires, including the Peak for XC mountain biking, the Escape for trail/enduro, the Newton for enduro/downhill, and the Newton-ST for enduro/downhill.
on Apr 9, 2018
The Gladiator GearTrack Pack radically simplifies bike storage, freeing up precious garage floor space.
on Apr 6, 2018
Find the 10 best mountain bike trails in the San Isabel National Forest of Central Colorado, and get info on San Isabel campgrounds, bike shops, and MTB races.
on Apr 5, 2018
The San Diego Mountain Bike Association has threatened to leave IMBA for years, and now they've finally done it.
on Apr 3, 2018
The best mountain bike destinations in the world are the best precisely because they never stop building amazing mountain bike trails. Here are the newest singletrack trails in the 10 best destinations in the United States.
on Apr 2, 2018
GoPro has just released an entry-level Hero model for $199, with HD video and a touchscreen.
on Mar 29, 2018
43 plots of land totaling 51,000 acres in the former Bears Ears National Monument have been sold for oil drilling. Enjoy Bear Ears now with a guided trip from Western Spirit Cycling.
on Mar 29, 2018