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
Thomson's new carbon flat bar delivers the quality machining reputation they're known for, now in lightweight composite form at just 205 grams.
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The Southeast Bike Expo moves to March 14-16, 2014, featuring demos from 70+ companies and two new races at Georgia International Horse Park.
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Seven riders shred Crested Butte's Wood's Trail, tackling massive wall rides and man-made features on this adrenaline-pumping downhill mountain bike run.
Catch up on this week's stunning user-submitted mountain bike Photos of the Day, featuring epic trails from British Columbia to Colorado.
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**Crankworx Whistler videos are dropping fast, featuring high-speed Air DH racing, strategic Speed and Style competition, and massive Best Trick sends.**
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Cog Wild is Bend, Oregon's premier mountain bike guide service, offering everything from half-day shuttles to international multi-day adventures.
"The Perfect Line samples Christchurch's steep, technical downhill and flowing singletrack with local DH racer Sam 'Wookie' Perry in this New Zealand edit."
Located in the southwest corner of Wyoming, Green River is a somewhat unlikely mountain bike destination that is only beginning to gain the national recognition that it deserves.
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**The $8,500 Sylvansport GO isn't just impressive marketing—it's a lightweight, bike-hauling camper that actually delivers on its promises.**
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Volunteer-built bike parks in Illinois, Maryland, and New York are providing progressive jump lines, pump tracks, and technical features for riders of all abilities.
Greg reviews the Diamondback Sortie 3 29er, a 120mm full-suspension trail bike with Fox CTD suspension and Shimano XT components.
SRAM's popular XX1 1x11 drivetrain technology trickles down to the more affordable X01 component group, arriving mid-September 2013.
Seattle's urban bike parks showcase how creative use of space and accessible terrain can fuel explosive growth in mountain biking participation and skill development.
This hour-long PBS documentary explores a fascinating piece of off-road cycling history: the 1896 US Army Bicycle Corps expedition across America.
After years of trailside repairs, the Feedback Sports Pro Classic Stand proves a quality repair stand makes bike maintenance infinitely easier and more enjoyable.
French mountain biker Romain Marandet successfully jumped over the Tour de France peloton, eleven years after Dave Watson's infamous failed attempt ended in arrest.
The Feedback Sports Alpine Digital Scale measures mountain bike weights accurately up to 55 pounds in 10-gram increments with professional-grade precision.
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**Three progressive bike parks in California and New Mexico offer jump lines, pump tracks, and skills features for riders of all abilities.**
Slovakian riders tackle the impossibly steep, rocky descent of Krivan Peak, an 8,186-foot icon in the High Tatras where few dare to ride.
No grand adventure here, just pure downhill shredding at Angel Fire Bike Park in New Mexico with a classic AC/DC soundtrack.
After 18 months of mountain biking abuse, the military-spec Griffin Survivor case kept this iPhone pristine for just $50—no insurance needed.
After winning the Coolest Camper Ever contest, we're testing the versatile Sylvansport GO trailer on a month-long mountain biking road trip.
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**Alberta's Hinton Skills Park and BC's Mountain Air Park offer progression-focused features from pump tracks to slopestyle jumps for all skill levels.**
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A midnight dream about moon riding sparked a 5am thought experiment: what if fat bikes became humanity's exploration vehicle on alien planets?
Handlebar Steve reports from Crankworx Euro with daily updates, including Enduro World Series action and Air Downhill Finals highlights.
Handlebar Steve checks in from Crankworx where weather delayed some downhill qualifying runs, but riders still found plenty of opportunities to shred.
Mountain bike skills parks are transforming freeride from underground sport to mainstream resource, nurturing young riders and protecting cycling's future with progressive features.
The Hydrapak Avila is an ultra-lightweight hydration pack perfect for short rides, weighing just 7 ounces while carrying up to 70 ounces of water.
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Despite canceled major events, 24-hour mountain bike racing is thriving with an estimated 85 grassroots races across the US in 2013.
The "Follow My Dream" series follows young downhill racers to World Cup events at Fort William and Val Di Sole—watch them shred!
Thomson chooses aluminum over carbon for their downhill handlebar, citing crash damage concerns, while delivering precise steering and bomber performance at 780mm wide.
Virginia's largest state park offers 52 miles of multi-use trails near Richmond, featuring serpentine singletrack, skills features, and endless exploration opportunities.
"Ever wondered what it's like to shred down an active volcano? This epic video shows riders bombing through ancient lava flows on two wheels."
Mountain bike base jumping hasn't caught on for obvious reasons: getting launched off a 400-foot cliff doesn't end well for the bike!
EpicTV's new "Follow My Dream" series tracks British downhill racer Tahnée Seagrave's quest to become the next Downhill World Champion.
Danny MacAskill's "Imaginate" transforms a warehouse into a massive bedroom playground, bringing his childhood bike dreams to life in stunning fashion.
Wisconsin's Levis/Trow Mounds may be one of the first trail systems built by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers, featuring 25 miles of challenging sandstone singletrack.
Gee Atherton races a falcon down the mountain in this Red Bull video that's already racked up over 1 million views.
A local rider has mapped out 30 miles of North Georgia's best singletrack with minimal gravel and zero backtracking through Bull Mountain.
Virtu Media drops "Shifted," a full-length, 35-minute mountain biking film featuring quality riding and excellent cinematography—available to stream for free.
After logging 500 grueling miles including two ultra-endurance races, we can confidently say the Trek Superfly 100 AL Pro delivers pure XC speed.
GT unveils the all-new Fury downhill bike, developed with the Atherton family and debuting at the Fort William World Cup this weekend.
After a DNF at Cohutta 100, one rider completes his dirty century goal on local trails with a 4:45am start and help from friends.
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