Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since. He started mountain biking in high school and served in the US Air Force before devoting himself full time to Singletracks in 2007.
Though formally educated as an engineer, Jeff began writing stories at an early stage, inspired by his mother who is a longtime accomplished author. He enjoys covering the world of mountain biking from every possible angle, whether it's trails or gear or skills. His goal for every story: that readers learn at least one new thing.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Trail, XC, and bikepacking.
- Mountain biking since: 1992
- Number of products reviewed: ?. I think my first product review for the site was this one for a plastic wallet.
- Current stable: Canyon Neuron, Orange P7 hardtail, and Scott Fun XC
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Duke University
- Masters of Business Administration, Duke University
- Other publications: Panther Press (Lakeside High School - Augusta, GA), CitySearch.com
The Fox Live Valve electronic suspension control system automatically opens and closes mountain bike forks and shocks based on the terrain.
How bright does your light need to be to mountain bike at night? We ran an experiment to find out how lumens affect riding speed.
Matt spent five days at Crankworx Whistler this year and fills us in on the new products, racing, trails, and athletes at Whistler in British Columbia.
Vittoria claims Air-Liner mountain bike tire inserts increase control, durability, performance, and protection. We investigate to see how those claims hold up.
A short test ride review of the 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29er at the Galena Lodge trail system in Idaho.
Killington, Vermont is a mountain bike destination riders don't want to miss. Plan at least 3 days to ride 30+ miles of lift-served trails and to experience the delicious craft beer and high-energy bike scene.
Tom talks with Singletracks about the history of mountain biking, wheel sizes, the pros and cons of industry standards, and even electric bikes.
Esker Cycles announces the Elkat carbon trail bike which is the first to utilize the patented Orion suspension platform.
Killington Bike Park in Vermont makes it easy to try DH mountain biking for the first time with a learning package that includes a lift ticket, bike and gear rental, and professional instruction.
Bald Mountain bike park in Sun Valley, ID added two new MTB trails in 2018: Mindbender and the double-black-diamond Pale Rider.
Joe Breeze practically invented the mountain bike and has accomplished many firsts in our sport. I talk with Joe about how mountain biking got started, and the influence early riders have had on mountain bike culture.
The Rylo is a 360-degree video camera that offers multiple views and image stabilization that promises to smooth mountain bike footage.
Whether you're getting in shape for mountain bike racing or just trying to hang with the group, we offer our tips for improving mountain bike fitness.
The 2019 BMC Speedfox trail bike drops $1,000 off the price of the high-end build, keeps innovative features like Trailsync and integrated mud flap.
Eric Porter is a professional mountain biker has done it all from slopestyle competition to epic bikepacking adventures. Follow Eric on Instagram @portermtb.
The BH Lynx Race RC is a capable, lightweight, XC race bike with 100mm of travel front and rear.
No matter your skill level, there is always room for improvement when it comes to descending skills. We share our tips for getting faster at mountain biking downhill.
We talk about the things women should look for in a new mountain bike, and hear directly from MTB brands about how they're accommodating riders of all sizes.
Whyte introduces two new mountain bikes: The S-120 trail bike and the G-170 29er enduro bike.
We talk about some of the most common mountain bike pitfalls and offer hard-won advice that's useful for everyone from newbs to pros.
The Trek Full Stache is a unique trail bike designed for rugged, backcountry adventures that go beyond the everyday suburban trail ride.
The Lapierre Zesty AM 527 mountain bike climbs like a trail bike, descends like it's enduro.
I talk with Charlie about the early days of mountain biking, and how he and others helped shape the mountain bike culture of today.
Greg wrote and edited articles for Singletracks for more than 5 years, covering everything from travel to advocacy to MTB gear.
The Whyte S-150 S is an aggressive, aluminum trail bike built to withstand extreme conditions with a smart, affordable build spec to boot.
We share our tips for becoming a better mountain bike climber including equipment selection, technique, and mental hacks for getting to the top of the hill faster.
The Canyon Neuron is a light duty aluminum trail bike that sits between XC and trail bike territory.
Sea Otter Europe, held in Girona, Spain, features mountain bike racing, hundreds of exhibitors, and demo bikes. Tens of thousands of cyclists attended this free festival in 2018.
This is the third installment in the Outlaw Diaries series that follows mountain biker Patrick "Bengel" Rasche as he seeks out rad adventures in Germany, British Columbia, and now Russia.
Matt Miller is a journalism graduate and enduro mountain biker based in Golden, CO.
The UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup brings fast-paced, XC competition to the streets complete with ramps, wall rides, and dirt rollers.
Guidebook author Stephen Hlawaty talks about his favorite MTB trails in Colorado, and why he's still a fan of paper books in the digital age.
The second annual Epic 17K mountain bike race claims to be the world's highest, and is set to take place in India's Sikkim state June 26 - 29.
This kid's hardtail mountain bike build was tricked out with electronic shifting, 4-piston brakes, and color-coordinated hardware.
Tips for dealing with knee, back, neck, and arm pain associated with mountain biking through exercise, stretching, bike fit, and recovery.
On May 17, 2018 a revised bill to possibly give bikes access to trails in federally-designated Wilderness areas was introduced to the US Senate.
Rock Bar storage bags can be mounted to bars, top and down tubes, and even mountain bike fork legs.
A surprising amount of mountain bike prototyping, testing, and even production takes place in the USA.
The 2018 IMBA Ride Centers are all Silver-level, and include Roanoke, VA; Eagle County, CO; and Steamboat Springs, CO.
The Stompump is a portable, mini foot-actuated pump designed for use with mountain bike tires.
Tips for choosing the best mountain bike light for night riding.
Game cameras are being used to identify mountain bikers who build illegal trails or trespass on private property. They're even being used to catch trail vandals.
Richard La China, founder of ridelikeaninja.com, shares his philosophy for mountain bike skills training and progression.
The most popular mountain bike trails in each US state and Canadian province, plus up-and-coming trails in select areas.
The Islabikes Creig 24 is a lightweight kids' mountain bike featuring a good component mix for young shredders.
Transgender athlete Kate Weatherly won the 2018 New Zealand Mountain Bike Championships in the DH event.
E-bikes are gaining mountain bike trail access in unexpected places, and for unexpected reasons.
I talk with Daniel Jessee about an exciting project to create an long-distance, East Coast bikepacking route called the Eastern Divide Project. Daniel is an experienced bikepacker who has travelled all around the world, and he shares his expert tips for getting started.
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