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
SRAM's Quarq XX1 power meter brings race-proven data tracking to mountain bikers, from XC racers to enduro riders, for $1,500.
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Weather forced a Sunday postponement and shortened course, but the Big Mountain Enduro Series Finale in Moab still delivered epic racing across Burro Pass and Hazard County.
A ride report from the Alpine Tunnel Trail loop in Colorado.
Yeti returns to XC racing with the 4.2lb AS-Rc, featuring 100mm travel, progressive geometry, and size-specific wheels: 27.5" or 29".
Teocalli Ridge delivers 2,300 feet of grunt-work climbing, but rewards with jaw-dropping alpine views and 15 minutes of descending bliss on freshly-rerouted singletrack.
With 2015 Fox forks already released, now's the perfect time to score deals on 2014 models like the highly-adjustable TALAS.
Travis Pastrana has landed the world's first-ever mountain bike triple backflip!
The Oakley Radarlock Pitche sunglasses feature a carbon fiber print frame and High Definition Optics (HDO) lenses.
Rocky Mountain's 2015 Thunderbolt MSL features a carbon frame with bearing-less linkage technology, 120mm travel, short chainstays, and full Shimano Di2 compatibility.
IMBA quietly added five silver-level and five bronze-level ride centers for 2014, including Bentonville, Santa Fe, Tucson, and Marquette.
Polish ex-pro downhill racer designs fully-enclosed, permanently-lubricated drivetrain system that's weatherproof and allows shifting under full power or while coasting.
Mitsubishi enlists freeriders Cam McCaul and Cam Zink to backflip over their Outlander Sport in Virgin, Utah for an epic new ad campaign.
Brandon Semenuk's Rad Company delivers 45 minutes of pure freeride progression, featuring world-class talent shredding iconic BC locations and an epic junkyard finale.
Specialized's redesigned 2015 Demo features a radical asymmetrical rear suspension developed with Aaron Gwin and top downhill pros.
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Custom-built 27.5" wheels with Stan's Arch EX rims and White Industries hubs survive months of enduro racing abuse beyond their intended XC/trail application.
Watch riders push the limits at the Colorado Freeride Festival Finals with massive jumps, gnarly tricks, and next-level skills in this excellent compilation video.
MRP's new Stage fork features innovative Ramp Control technology, EqualAir dual-chamber spring, and magnetic compression valving for $969 USD.
Niner upgrades the flagship RIP 9 RDO with improved carbon compaction, carbon linkage pieces, and new budget-friendly build options starting at $4,199.
After months of punishing descents and enduro racing, the SR Suntour Auron delivers supple, stiff, silent performance at $300-400 less than competitors.
Yeti's new SB5c trail bike features 27.5" wheels, 127mm travel, and revolutionary Switch Infinity suspension technology developed with Fox Racing Shox.
The Niner RIP 9 RDO's 125mm of plush travel and 26-pound carbon frame make it the ultimate exploration bike for unknown trails.
Mavic's new Crossmax SL wheels save 100 grams over the SLR, available in all axle configurations for $999.90 starting September.
Keystone's Big Mountain Enduro delivered brutally technical rock gardens, chairlift-accessed descents, and six demanding stages that tested bikes and bodies to the limit.
**Day 2 highlights from the 2014 Keystone Big Mountain Enduro feature high-speed descents, technical terrain, and the series' top enduro racers in action.**
Keystone delivers the most technical Big Mountain Enduro race yet, with Nate Hills and Heather Irmiger taking pro wins in demanding Colorado conditions.
Mountain biking stirs passionate debate online, from trail design to e-bikes to Strava, but Singletracks readers keep discussions respectful and thoughtful.
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We put SRAM's budget-friendly X1 1x11 drivetrain through epic Colorado testing to see if it delivers XX1 performance for $600 less.
Day 2 in Durango traded high-alpine terrain for technical desert rock gardens, brutal sun, and rowdy crowds cheering through gnarly Raider Ridge slickrock descents.
When life's demands batter you like rapids tossing a stick downstream, grab your paddle and take control—ride where you want to ride.
Stage 3 of the BC Bike Race delivered 49km of challenging Powell River singletrack with nearly 900m of climbing to test racers.
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**Durango's Big Mountain Enduro delivered brutal climbs and epic descents: 27 miles, 4,000 feet up, 7,000 feet down of classic Colorado Trail singletrack.**
Six hundred riders from 28 countries tackle iconic North Shore trails as the BC Bike Race kicks off its eighth year of epic stage racing.
The ultralight Giro Aeon helmet weighs just 220 grams and features 24 massive vents, making it perfect for long XC rides and marathon racing.
GT's new Helion 27.5 cross country bike features 110mm travel, aggressive geometry, and seven build options ranging from Deore to XTR spec.
The world's best freeride mountain bikers threw down jaw-dropping tricks at Suzuki Nine Knights on Mottolino Fun Mountain in Livigno, Italy.
Day 2 of Big Mountain Enduro Snowmass delivered three brutal stages, including the infamous Bonzai DH descent with carnage-inducing blind drops.
After his friend's bike explodes on the first practice run, a Georgia rider tackles Snowmass's Big Mountain Enduro on a rental bike.
Perfect weather greeted racers at the Big Mountain Enduro series opener in Snowmass, Colorado, with Kyle Warner and Brittany Clawson taking top honors.
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Reader votes crown Duluth's Piedmont trail as the most scenic in Eastern USA, with Raccoon Mountain and DuPont State Forest rounding out the top three.
Moab's newest trail system, Navajo Rocks, offers a pedal-friendly 9-mile loop featuring slickrock, cryptobiotic soil formations, and stunning sandstone cliffs perfect for intermediate riders.
Moab's Klondike Bluffs offers beginner-friendly stacked loops near the trailhead, with progressively challenging terrain including the new Miner's Loop adding exciting singletrack options.
After years of dreaming, a Salida resident finally makes the spring pilgrimage to Moab to tackle the new Hymasa trail and Captain Ahab descent.
ActivBeacon is a free iPhone app that automatically calls for help if you crash while mountain biking, though cell service is required.
Ryders' Binder Interchangeable sunglasses offer three easy-swap lenses, lightweight durability, and versatile performance for day or night riding at just $69.99.
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**After hundreds of miles on Niner's full-carbon RIP 9 RDO with 125mm travel, it's easy to understand the cult-like devotion to 29ers.**
An infographic showcasing the world's most grueling mountain bike challenges—but we know there are more out there worth mentioning.
After 1,300 votes, Tahoe Rim/Flume Trail dominates our poll of the most scenic mountain bike trails in the Western USA.
Tom van Steenbergen throws down massive whips, manuals, and the first-ever front flip on Whistler Bike Park's notorious Crabapple Hits jump line.
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