Greg began mountain biking in 2005, and since then, the pursuit of singletrack has taken him around the world. While Greg first started adding trail reviews to Singletracks in 2008, his career in mountain bike media officially began in 2010. He started writing for Singletracks in 2011 while simultaneously finishing his formal secondary education in writing and publication. Greg has the distinction of being the first employee that Singletracks ever hired, and he went on to serve for seven years, including five years in the Editor in Chief role. After a six-year hiatus, Greg is back at Singletracks, serving in the Managing Editor role.
While Greg has reviewed innumerable mountain bikes and products over the years, his true passion lies in writing about mountain bike trails and destinations. Greg has ridden over 8,000 trails and visited 21 countries (and counting). He recently spent four years traveling full-time, including two spent living in a camper van with his wife, Christine. In between epic trips, he now resides in Durango, Colorado.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Primarily trail and enduro, with experience including endurance XC, bikepacking, downhill, and gravel riding.
- Mountain biking since: 2005
- Number of trails ridden: 8,000+
- Number of countries visited: 21+
- Current stable: Pivot Switchblade V3, Pivot Vault, Scott Big Jon
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Arts, English: Writing and Publication, University of North Georgia
- Other publications: Strava, FATMAP, Dirt Rag Magazine, MTB Project, Hiking Project, GearJunkie, Outside 365
The massive new Beatty, Nevada trail system opens May 2 with 7 miles of singletrack and a Beer and Taco festival fundraiser.
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SRAM's new GX drivetrain brings 2x11, 1x11, and 2x10 configurations to mid-range pricing, making modern technology accessible below X1 costs.
Wyoming's sparse population of 584,000 means plenty of elbow room for excellent mountain biking, from Curt Gowdy's varied terrain to Jackson's scenic singletrack.
The Hincapie Soigner Jacket is a versatile, fleece-lined cycling jacket that performs well in spring and fall conditions without looking like cycling gear.
Singletracks launches Five2Ride, a new weekly series highlighting five must-ride mountain bike trails in each state, province, and country worldwide.
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Sombrio's #LuxuryOfDirt contest gives one lucky winner a 4-day guided trip through BC's Sea-to-Sky Corridor plus $1,000 in gear.
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Portland mountain bikers speak out against the River View Park trail ban in this passionate video from frustrated local riders.
SRAM and RockShox introduce Boost 148 drivetrain system with wider hubs for improved frame clearance, stiffer wheels, and compatibility with 27.5+ tires.
Fox announces a 27.5+ specific fork with 110-150mm travel, suggesting purpose-built trail/enduro bikes are coming soon rather than just 29er conversions.
The Mavic Crossmax XL wheels are bombproof, fast, and confidence-inspiring, but skip the system—the Quest tires wear out way too quickly.
The Scott Genius 930 is a capable 130mm trail bike with Fox suspension, adjustable geometry, and quality XT components at an attainable $3,500 price point.
Singletracks unveils a crowd-sourced algorithm ranking the world's best mountain bike destinations based on 15 years of user reviews and trail data.
Fat biking continues its explosive growth across the US, with dedicated groomed trails from Alaska to Vermont leading the winter riding revolution.
Tips for finding the best places to ride your fat bike in the snow.
Montana's rugged terrain and remote mountains provide the perfect backdrop for this six-stop enduro series spanning Helena to Red Lodge and beyond.
With gas prices at 7-year lows, now's the perfect time to road trip to California's coast, the desert Southwest, or Southern Appalachians for winter singletrack.
A Pearl Izumi base layer thrown in as a freebie became one of the author's most-used pieces of gear after hundreds of outdoor adventures.
Bell Built Grant returns with $100,000 for one winner, and this year they're exclusively funding aggressive, technical trail construction through IMBA Trail Solutions.
The Hangover Trail is the most intense trail of jaw-dropping ingenuity in all of Sedona... and one of the most creatively-built trails I've ever ridden.
I started Hermosa Tours, jumped in, and absolutely burned the boats: quit my job, gave myself absolutely no retreat whatsoever, and just 100% jumped in.
Niner releases affordable EMD 9 hardtail and carbon-aluminum Jet 9 and RIP 9 models, making quality 29ers more accessible to everyday riders.
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Technical Sedona terrain made our 9-mile Broken Arrow ride feel epic, taking 80 minutes through the Hogs' heavenly red rock benches and gnarly descents.
The first main section of Hiline is a pretty mild trail running along a high bench, with some technical red rock sections mixed in.
Matt McFee from Hermosa Tours guided me through Upper Dry Creek's interwoven trail system, Sedona's perfect intermediate primer for classic red rock riding.
Since I had no idea what to expect from Sedona, I envisioned it to be Arizona’s version of Moab. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
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The inaugural Monarch Crest Enduro promises to be Colorado's best enduro race in 2015, featuring five epic backcountry stages on some of North America's most legendary trails.
SRAM refines their revolutionary XX1 drivetrain with blacked-out components, direct mount chainrings, crank protection, and a cheeky front derailleur mount cover.
Rebecca Rusch, the Queen of Pain, shares how she went from hating cycling to becoming one of mountain biking's most decorated endurance racers.
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Denver-based Boa Technology produces innovative dial closure systems found in 150+ brands, backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty and sub-1% failure rate.
The Cannondale Trigger Carbon 2 features revolutionary DYAD dual-chamber shock technology and SuperMax Lefty fork, excelling at climbs and trail riding within its 140mm limits.
Santa Cruz releases its 6th generation V10 Carbon downhill bike with 27.5" wheels, already proven with World Cup wins by Peat, Minaar, and Bryceland.
Pro freerider Eric Porter discusses his journey from Kentucky XC racer to globe-trotting sponsored athlete, plus his role in developing cutting-edge mountain bike technology.
Eric Porter and Scott House showcase Northern Utah's world-class trails and discuss the region's growth as a mountain bike destination.
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The Big Mountain Enduro series announces 2015 race schedule including a US Enduro World Series stop, plus equal prize payouts for pro men and women.
Volunteers with Salida Mountain Trails put in serious work to build the new Cottonwood Trail, and the payoff looks absolutely worth it.
Ibis announces the third-generation Mojo HD3 with longer, lower, slacker geometry, refined dw-link suspension, and modern enduro features in a 5.9lb carbon frame.
Mountain biking isn't just a hobby or pastime—it's an all-consuming lifestyle that demands more dedication, time, and passion than any other sport out there.
The Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW protects your DSLR while mountain biking and provides quick one-handed camera access without removing the pack.
The Salsa Bucksaw Carbon is the world's first full suspension carbon fat bike, featuring increased stiffness and 300 grams less weight.
The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is building world-class trails and fostering a thriving mountain bike community in Washington State through advocacy and collaboration.
The Hincapie Power GT bibs feature a comfortable Pro Tour chamois, breathable mesh back panel, and innovative wide silicone leg grippers for superior performance.
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