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
A mountain biker jumped over the Tour de France peloton in 2003, capturing an epic moment in the friendly rivalry between road and mountain biking.
iPod speakers for your mountain bike? This blast-from-the-past accessory had us reminiscing about childhood bikes loaded with radios, speedometers, and sirens.
SORBA secures $125K in funding to expand Chicopee Woods trail system near Gainesville from 15 to 22 miles of singletrack.
# Option 1:
Kids today can take mountain biking classes in PE while we got stuck with kickball and square dancing in school.
# Option 2:
Some schools now offer mountain biking classes during PE, a major upgrade from the kickball and square dancing of years past.
300 riders will brave potentially icy conditions at Fontana Village this weekend, including a unique nighttime downhill race at the Icycle Mountain Bike Event.
Catch the Xterra World Championship on CBS this Saturday at 1pm EST featuring a 20-mile mountain bike leg through Maui with Phil Liggett commentating.
After years of avoiding trainers to protect his carbon frame, Jeff switches to rollers for winter training—and discovers they're terrifyingly difficult to master.
Local bike shops are offering evening maintenance classes, teaching skills like chain lubing and wheel truing while potentially boosting their own tool sales.
These iPod cycling earphones mount inside your helmet to block wind noise while letting ambient sounds through—all for just $12.99.
Action Profiles is a free website connecting mountain bikers with potential sponsors through customizable profiles showcasing photos, race results, and riding achievements.
While racing in New Zealand, ultra-distance legend Mike Hendershot's $10K custom Santa Cruz was stolen—one of only 10 like it worldwide.
Tim Jackson suggests targeting budget bike owners and adventure sport enthusiasts to grow mountain biking, while the author argues expensive gear and solitary riding culture hinder growth.
Community bike co-ops like Philadelphia's "Bike Church" offer free workspace, classes, and parts while inspiring cyclists to volunteer and give back locally.
Johnny Knoxville attempts stunts on a rocket bike and a penny farthing bicycle in Jackass Number 2, with predictably painful results.
The Ktrax system replaces your front wheel with a ski and rear wheel with a track for year-round mountain biking on snow.
Clipless pedals aren't about pedaling efficiency or upstroke power—they're about control, making them the single most beneficial upgrade you can make to your mountain bike.
"Klunkerz" mountain bike documentary traces the sport's origins through interviews with pioneers like Breeze, Richey, and Fisher; limited screenings planned before DVD release.
Zip-tie your tire for improved traction on snow and ice, but beware: this DIY winter hack only works on disc brake-equipped bikes.
A homeless man in Alexandria, VA attacked up to 16 cyclists with his mountain bike before being arrested with hallucinogenic mushrooms in his possession.
The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame occupies one room behind a Crested Butte general store, showcasing early pioneers and the sport's dual origins.
Scotland is seeking proposals for official mountain bike trail art installations, elevating the tradition of informal trail decorations like bike-part trees to a curated experience.
USA Cycling launches its first national mountain bike calendar featuring 53 premier events across cross-country, gravity, and ultra-endurance disciplines with year-end championship points.
Sweetskinz offers mountain bike tires in wild patterns that glow in the dark, with multiple tread options for different riding styles.
Lake Norman State Park's Itusi trails offer 7 miles of smooth, fast singletrack with one-way traffic management, perfect for all skill levels.
IMBA organizes mountain bikers for the 2007 National Bike Summit while continuing their excellent trail design work, including new trails at Briar Chapel.
The Twenty 20 helmet cam looks promising, but my own DIY attempts at capturing mountain bike footage ended in spectacular failure and neck pain.
Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis climbing during the 2005 Tour de Georgia mountain stage, captured just before Armstrong's final Tour de France victory.
Mountain bikers aren't conformists, so why should their socks be boring? One rider laments the disappearing art of outrageous cycling sock designs.
H2O Audio announced a waterproof iPod nano mounting system for mountain bikes at CES, though durability concerns remain about handling trail vibrations and impacts.
Lance Armstrong backs out of Leadville 100 due to scheduling conflict, while mountain biking participation continues declining since the 1990s despite occasional interest spikes.
Looking for a career in the mountain bike industry? Here are companies hiring, plus the truth about bike jobs and pro deals.
Amazon is offering the Suunto T3 watch with heart rate monitor and mountain bike pod for $60 off at $159.99 with free shipping.
Unseasonably warm winter weather on the East Coast has extended mountain bike season, with riders hitting snowless cross-country ski trails instead of the slopes.
Evomo is selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing, filling a gap left by performance-focused brands in the MTB world.
Learn how to upload GPS track data from your computer to your Garmin eTrex unit and use TracBack to navigate downloaded trails.
**Managing GPS data between your device and computer can be confusing, but the right hardware, software, and data conversion tools make it manageable.**
Despite riding a subpar rental bike from Northeast Cyclery, Elena Gallegos offered excellent trails, scenic riding, and multiple rock obstacles worth the minimal entry fee.
A comprehensive guide to mountain biking in North Carolina's Research Triangle, covering beginner-friendly and intermediate trails across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
Buffalo Creek offers some of Colorado's best-kept secret singletrack: fast, flowing trails with stunning scenery and fewer crowds than Denver's overused systems.
GPS units offer mountain bikers advanced ride data, navigation tools, and safety features that go far beyond what traditional cycling computers can provide.
Colorado Springs offers incredible mountain biking at 6,200 feet elevation, from beginner-friendly Palmer Park to technical descents like The Chutes, with countless trails nearby.
Tsali Recreation Area offers 40 miles of legendary singletrack along Fontana Lake, plus several scenic nearby rides for the perfect North Carolina mountain biking road trip.
East coast mountain biking features roots, streams, and tight trees, while western trails challenge riders with sand, rock drops, and lengthy steep climbs.
Based on a few years of trail riding across the U.S., we've identified three types of jerks you're bound to encounter on the trails.
Augusta, GA boasts more than 100 miles of singletrack trails in the area, including trails in the Sumter National Forest that are excellent for mountain biking.
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