Matt lives in the Front Range of Colorado and started working at Singletracks as a staff writer in 2018. He served in the Marines and has a journalism degree from MSU-Denver. Since joining Singletracks, he’s covered every corner of mountain biking, from racing, to tech development, and trail building efforts in remote corners of Central and South America.
Though he writes about all aspects of mountain biking, he's used his journalism education to excel as a reporter covering trail access issues and the intersection with wildlife, and population growth, and competing recreational interests. Still, he loves writing about a $30 camp stove or must-have piece of gear that elevates the outdoor experience. Want to talk MTB news? Send him an email.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Primarily trail, with occasional dabbling in XC and enduro racing and bikepacking
- Mountain biking since: 2012
- Number of products reviewed: Too many count—I started reviewing MTB and outdoor products full time in 2018.
- Current stable: Canfield Lithium, Ibis Ripley AF, Obed Boundary
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Arts, Psychology, University of Colorado, Denver
- Bachelor Arts, Journalism, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Other publications: Colorado Community Newspapers, VeloNews, The News Station, 5280 Magazine, Eskapee, GearJunkie
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6 days ago
We rode the all-new Norco Sight on some of Sedona's best trails for a day. Here's what to expect from the new high-pivot bike in its mixed-wheel form.
6 days ago
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1 week ago
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1 week ago
The latest Rocky Mountain Instinct trail bike is out today. We got out on a ride before the release and have the full details here.
1 week ago
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1 week ago
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2 weeks ago
Almost three-quarters of a million dollars will go to these 11 projects across the U.S. this year to build, rehab, and improve trails around watersheds.
2 weeks ago
Tire inserts might still be a useful tool for some, but why spend thousands of dollars on mountain bike wheels only to change their handling?
3 weeks ago
Tell us what your go-to snack is for mountain bike trail rides.
3 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
The City of Eagle has found a way to solve two problems: Build a sustainable mountain bike trail and keep concrete waste out of the dump.
on Feb 19, 2024
The Privateer 141 and 161 trail and enduro mountain bikes enter the next generation.
on Feb 16, 2024
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on Feb 15, 2024
The Aleck Punks are bluetooth headphones that attach to your bike helmet strap. They're made to let riders jam, without blocking ambient noise.
on Feb 10, 2024
Sam Maddaus lost his lower leg in a motorcycle wreck. After hiking the PCT, he's bikepacking from Alaska to Argentina.
on Feb 7, 2024
The Ornot handlebar bag is a stable cargo bag made for packing snacks, layers, and gear on your handlebars.
on Jan 27, 2024
We want to know if you're running a 1x or 2x drivetrain on your drop bar bike.
on Jan 21, 2024
Mountain bike trail advocates in Steamboat Springs, Colorado have faced an uphill battle for close to ten years over their Mad Rabbit trails project.
on Jan 15, 2024
The Easton EC90 AX gravel wheels are made for anything, but bikepackers and adventurers will especially love them.
on Jan 13, 2024
What are your goals for mountain biking in 2024?
on Dec 31, 2023
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT sleeping pad, paired with the Hyperion sleeping bag, deliver a warm haven at night and light packability to move during the day.
on Dec 30, 2023