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
Access4Bikes is raffling a $2,600 Marin Rocky Ridge to fund new trail construction at Camp Tamarancho and expand mountain bike access in Marin County.
Road-focused Sugoi acquires freeride brand Sombrio, rescuing the lifestyle clothing company from financial difficulty and expanding Sugoi's product range into gravity riding.
Registration is now open for the demanding Durango Big Mountain Enduro featuring steep, technical high-altitude stages topping out above 12,200 feet.
Yeti Cycles ditches World Cup downhill racing to focus their pro team exclusively on enduro racing in 2014, signaling the discipline's growing momentum.
Blackburn seeks adventurous cyclists to tackle the Great Divide or Pacific Coast routes as brand ambassadors, offering gear and stipend support.
A holiday break sparks reflection on whether mountain bikers take themselves too seriously, from obsessing over speed to gear upgrades and online negativity.
Bell and IMBA are accepting Bell Built Grant applications through February 28, awarding $33,333 each to three trail projects in different categories.
The Big Mountain Enduro announces North America's first backcountry ultra enduro: five days of epic racing in Crested Butte, Colorado.
Canon City's Oil Well Flats offers technical XC singletrack with cliff-top exposure and epic views, featuring quality construction and miles of new trails coming soon.
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**Show up to your local trail work day—even if you've never built trail before, experienced builders will teach you everything you need to know.**
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Ray's Indoor MTB Park founder Ray Petro has relocated to Florida and is volunteering his legendary trail-building skills at Santos.
From dirty century redemption to epic powder days, one rider's 3,500-mile journey through 2013 included cross-country racing, coast-to-coast adventures, and a life-changing move to Colorado.
IMBA is hiring a couple to travel the nation for two years in a Subaru, building trails and advocating for mountain biking.
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**We're rounding up 2013's most popular articles, from top North American destinations to gear reviews, braking techniques, and epic Southwest adventures.**
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Michigan's Copper Harbor Trails Club used a Bell Built Grant to construct a 1.2-mile downhill trail with over 700 feet of descending.
Kingdom Trails and Burke Bike Park received a Bell Built Grant to construct "Roly Grail," a beginner flow trail at Vermont's lift-served bike park.
Bell and IMBA are bringing back the Bell Built Grant program for 2014, offering $100,000 to fund three new mountain bike trail projects.
The Mongoose Salvo Expert 29er proves budget-friendly doesn't mean compromised, delivering playful XC performance with full suspension for under $2,000.
Martyn Ashton tears up a Welsh rooftop trail on a carbon road bike, proving that skills and creativity matter more than what you ride.
The Hincapie Arenberg Zero Vest's windproof front and breathable back panel make it the perfect choice for mountain biking in the high 40s to low 50s.
The Niner WFO 9 makes technical terrain feel like cheating: massive 29er rollover, adjustable suspension, and sub-30-pound weight climb surprisingly well.
Tomas Zejda brings the heat at Crankworx, Nine Knights, and Cyklopeklo, mixing competition riding with creative freeride sessions in this action-packed edit.
The Gravity Anomaly Boardroom Jersey blends casual style with high-performance materials, letting you transition seamlessly from trail to town without changing shirts.
Denver-based Gravity Anomaly's LongHaul shorts offer durable construction and style perfect for shuttle runs, though they're better suited for descending than all-day pedaling.
A tongue-in-cheek look at why you shouldn't move to Salida, Colorado: too many trails, bike shops, and powder days without traffic jams.
After six years of development, the Ibis Ripley delivers aggressive trail performance in a lightweight, nimble package that pedals like a race bike.
Day three traded trail time for culture, exploring Park City's massive high school race scene and jaw-dropping public dirt jump park.
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Day two brought whiteout conditions and ankle-deep powder, forcing us to bail on the legendary Wasatch Crest and slash our way down Pinecone instead.
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Seven mountain bikers ignored fresh snow and shuttled Park City's high-alpine trails, riding powder-covered singletrack through aspens before descending to hero dirt below.
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**After four days thrashing Park City trails, the Scott Genius LT 710's innovative TwinLoc suspension remote proved to be a game-changing feature.**
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Park City, Utah offers over 400 miles of interconnected singletrack, lift-served downhill, bike parks, world-class amenities, and endless riding possibilities.
Top freeriders and photographers converge on Livigno, Italy for the Nine Knights MTB 2013 event in this behind-the-scenes documentary series.
One of India's first mountain bike races will take place November 17th in the Himalayan foothills with categories for elite, amateur, and teen riders.
Aaron Chase, Brian Lopes, and Chris Van Dine shred the vibrant, maze-like streets of Valparaíso, Chile in this colorful urban riding tribute.
E-bike debates ignite passionate responses from mountain bikers on both sides, with trail access and the definition of "bicycle" at the heart of the controversy.
Niner's new WFO 9 pushes 29er boundaries with 150mm travel, sub-30-pound weight, and aggressive geometry designed to slay bike parks and technical descents.
Steamboat Springs voters approved a 1% lodging tax for trail development with 71% support, committing $5.1 million to a 10-year expansion plan.
E-assist mountain bikes made a big splash at Interbike, but will they create more trail access problems than they solve?
We launch "Beginnings," a new interview series profiling mountain bike industry professionals, starting with Scott House from Jans Mountain Outfitters in Park City.
Pro wingsuit flyer Ueli Kestenholz starts his day shredding a sick new freeride trail, then flies home in his wingsuit over Switzerland's Lake Thun.
We're surveying mountain bikers to collect real data on the 650b wheel size debate: is it the perfect compromise or just marketing hype?
The Fenix BT20 is a single bulb LED bike light with a separate battery pack.
As daylight dwindles, don't let darkness end your riding season—invest in a quality mountain bike light and extend your trail time year-round.
A review of the Gravity Dropper Turbo LP seatpost.
Urban downhill mountain biking reaches new heights in this incredible video that makes today's earlier Barcelona run look tame by comparison.
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Steamboat Ski Resort's bike park may be small, but it delivers big with flowy berms, massive jumps, and technical gnar spread across diverse downhill trails.
Urban downhill mountain biking through the streets of Barcelona may not be quite as extreme as South American races, but it's still incredibly fun to watch.
Our editorial team handpicked the top 10 mountain bike destinations in North America in 2013.
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