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
An Irish engineer invented a sideways bicycle with improved turning radius, but only 6 out of 10 people can actually ride it.
Finding the right beginner trail is tough, but focusing on off-road, flat, and scenic routes helps new mountain bikers gain confidence and skills.
Learn essential tips for collecting accurate GPS trail data, from optimizing track point settings to avoiding signal gaps on wooded singletrack.
The 2007 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships head to Fort William, Scotland this August—book your flights now to witness world-class downhill racing in the Highlands.
Trek's tightly-controlled Concept Stores pit the manufacturer against its own retailers, potentially solving brand presentation issues while creating new problems in an already troubled industry.
Legend Park in Clayton, NC delivers expertly-built flow trails with numerous bridges, skill features, banked turns, and massive cliff drops up to 30 feet.
While mountain biking trails exist in Europe, the author wonders if the sport is less popular there than in the US based on commuter observations.
We visited North Carolina's first Trek concept store in Raleigh and left disappointed by the bland merchandising, poor branding, and uninspired layout.
Seattle mountain bikers have transformed the space beneath Interstate 5 into Colonnade Park, featuring trails built by thousands of volunteer hours.
The inaugural mountain bike race on Nepal's Tamrang heritage trails brought pedal-powered adventure to the Himalayas, opening new recreational tourism opportunities in Rasuwa.
After an international mountain biking adventure navigating French and German keyboards, the Singletracks blog returns to daily updates next week with fresh trail content.
After years of playing it safe on familiar trails, watching 24 Solo inspired this rider to push past comfort zones and tackle new obstacles.
"24 Solo transcends typical mountain bike films with a riveting documentary about Chris Eatough's quest for a seventh 24-hour world championship title."
Despite being dubbed "Mountain Bike Disneyland," Douthat State Park's 40+ miles of challenging singletrack suffered from storm damage and maintenance issues during our visit.
The Julian Death March lived up to its name with only 12 of 38 finishers in the brutal 79-mile sufferfest through San Diego's backcountry.
Floyd Landis will compete in the Ultimate Mountain Challenge at Teva Mountain Games in Vail, raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
A bar-end mounted rearview mirror for mountain biking promises to help you spot trailing mountain lions, but will likely get destroyed on tight singletrack.
Mountain bikers in Lubbock, TX are fighting back against illegal equestrian trail use after previously being targeted by a hiker's booby traps.
The Magellan eXplorist 200 lacks computer connectivity and elevation tracking, making it a poor choice for mountain bikers despite its user-friendly interface.
The legendary Crankworx freeride festival expands beyond Whistler BC to Winter Park Colorado this summer, featuring cross country, downhill, and freeride events July 5-7.
Bikerpelli 2007 offers a fully supported, four-day ride of the legendary Kokopelli Trail from Fruita to Moab for just $395 per person.
Mountain bikers should avoid illegal trails in wilderness areas and instead petition land managers for legal access to protect the sport's reputation.
KLUNKERZ documentary screens at Newport Beach Film Festival April 22nd, chronicling how Marin County pioneers created mountain biking and revolutionized cycling forever.
TopoFusion offers mountain bikers powerful GPS trail mapping with topo maps, aerial photos, and innovative features like difficulty ratings—all for just $40.
Red Bull's Ride the Sky transforms St. Paul's indoor skyway system into an epic mountain bike course with jumps, obstacles, and surprised office workers.
Silver Falls State Park expands by 350 acres and wants your input on trail development—here's your chance to advocate for new mountain bike trails.
Picking the right line on technical trail sections is a learned skill that comes with experience, trial and error, and watching other riders.
NEMBA's voluntary trail closure during mud season demonstrates responsible stewardship, while Marin's mountain bike debate continues to reflect deep-seated user conflicts.
Mountain bikers can counter trail erosion arguments by actively maintaining trails, following smart design principles, and riding responsibly to minimize environmental impact.
Mac GPS Pro offers powerful GPS data editing tools for Mac users, but lacks built-in maps making it better suited for advanced riders than casual users.
Mountain bikers can improve trail access by alternating usage days, using audible warnings like bells, and embracing technical features that naturally control speed on shared trails.
Google Earth offers free 3D trail visualization and flythrough features for mountain bikers using GPS data or downloadable trail maps.
Marin County mountain bikers discover illegal trail booby traps, while Midwest gains six miles of new legal singletrack at Potato Creek State Park.
Gently used Garmin Edge 205 GPS for sale on eBay, includes free one-year Singletracks membership and possible t-shirt for winning bidder.
Singletracks launches weekly email newsletter featuring trail picks, gear reviews, MTB news, exclusive offers, and contests for opted-in members.
Riding wet trails may offer short-term fun, but the long-term damage to trails, bikes, and mountain biking access isn't worth it.
A Portland cyclist received a $242 ticket for track standing at a red light, raising questions about whether the maneuver is actually illegal.
Is the Garmin Edge 305 any good for mountain biking? We put it to the test.
Poison Oak Productions' documentary Singletrack MINDS explores trail access conflicts in Marin County, presenting perspectives from land managers, user groups, and mountain bike pioneers.
High school students in Carbondale learn to hand-build bike frames from master builder Koichi Yamaguchi, who crafted frames for Lance Armstrong.
The Garmin Forerunner 201 works better for running than mountain biking due to a weak antenna and bulky wrist design, though distance tracking impresses.
National Geographic TOPO! crashes frequently, requires multiple CDs, can't import GPX files, and costs $100 per state—skip it and choose better alternatives.
SORBA hosts mountain bike skills clinic in South Carolina, teaching technical riding techniques often overlooked in favor of endurance training.
Cleveland may soon get a million-dollar midtown mountain bike trail system, bringing dirt riding closer to urban centers and reducing travel time for riders.
Mountain bikers spend more time online than watching races or reading magazines, making web advertising a smarter investment than sponsoring pro riders.
The R-one 4x4 is a four-wheeled mountain bike that's opening downhill riding to wheelchair users and able-bodied riders alike.
The "Stripped" trailer showcases creative mountain bike filming techniques using helicopters and cable cams to capture the elusive "flow" across multiple riding styles.
Bikers riding from Alaska to South America got busted by federal agents after blogging about their illegal Grand Canyon detour.
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