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
Professional mountain bike racers and couple Syd Schulz and Macky Franklin give us their best advice for having a great ride with your partner.
The Saris MTR is a premium hitch-mounted bike rack, brand new for the company. We tried it out over the summer.
Grom bikes, an even more hard-charging Transition Patrol, and details on the first-ever Madeira Mountain Bike Race.
Matt shows the Fezzari Signal Peak in action over 200 miles and several days of racing in the arduous BC Bike Race.
Mountain bike trials rider Ryan Leech explains how yoga is beneficial for mountain bikers, and shares three of his favorite post-ride stretches.
Matt escapes from the Whistler Bike Park for a ride down the esteemed Microclimate mountain bike trail.
The Ibis HD5 is brand new, with a unique suspension tune.
The prevalence of electric mountain bikes and the trails that they're legal on in the US has only grown since their introduction, and things don't look to be slowing down any time soon. How do trail advocacy organizations feel about these developments?
The Rudy Project Protera+ is a premium mountain bike helmet with a premium price tag, but something is missing.
We take a look at new fall mountain bike gear, a nifty bottle cage from Syncros, and Roval Components' new warranty details.
The final list of athletes getting ready for the biggest mountain bike competition of the year.
The Fezzari Signal Peak is a direct-to-consumer, aggressive cross-country/trail bike that offers considerable savings. We tested it in the arduous BC Bike Race.
The popular Ibis Ripmo 29er mountain bike gets a new frame option with a lower price.
Snowshoe, West Virginia is the newest IMBA Ride Center, and received a lot of exposure over the weekend as a UCI World Cup stop.
Matt takes on the BC Bike Race, one of the most prominent mountain bike stage races in the world and learns what matters the most.
The Polygon Siskiu D series full suspension trail bikes start at $900 and bring a lot of potential.
World Cup race results, top-shelf juniors bikes from Scott, online saddle fit, Phoenix 29er DH bike, packable rock bar, affordable MIPS helmet from Lazer, new Muc-Off products, and 2020 goggles from 100%.
German brand Rose releases the Thrill Hill, a full suspension mountain bike available in XC or XC trail builds.
The final details on ROTOR's 13-speed, hydraulic mountain bike drivetrain have been released and the system will be ready for purchase within weeks.
The Granite Design STASH installs easily for on-board bike tool storage.
Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt signs order to allow electric bike access on bike trails on BLM land and in National Parks.
This week we take a look at new downhill trails in New Hampshire, protection from Dainese, gravel shoes from fizik, and the UCI eMTB World Championships.
The Top of the World trail above the Whistler Bike Park offers a completely different scene than what lies below.
Pivot makes the LES SL cross country hardtail mountain bike lighter and stronger.
The 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer mountain bike further distinguishes itself from the rest of the brand's lineup.
We took a look at some new and experimental Five Ten mountain bike shoe designs during Crankworx Whistler.
Santa Cruz veers the Tallboy mountain bike away from the XC category and into a pedal-efficient machine, hungry for steep lines.
We check out four pairs of mountain bike shorts for summer riding.
Keystone Bike Park in Colorado lift-serves a diverse amount of riding for every mountain biker.
Crankworx Whistler Whip-Off World Championships were as wild as they have ever been.
We sat down with Brian Kennedy of the YouTube channel BKXC to learn how to build a successful mountain bike video channel.
Race Face introduces the AEffect R dropper post, remote, and crank set, an affordable, lightweight, and durable mountain bike component set.
Specialized completely overhauls the Enduro for 2020 and does away with traditional sizing. Choose a size based on your riding style, not just your body size.
Rocky Mountain redoes the Slayer with bigger wheels, more travel, and a hefty, freeride-ready build. New kinematics promise to make the bike better at pedaling up to the top of the mountain.
The Pirelli Scorpion MTB R is a rear-specific mountain bike tire designed to excel in all conditions. Matt puts it to the test.
The Specialized S-Works Prevail II and Propero III bike helmets are nearly the same, offering MIPS protection and an electronic crash sensor, but differ in price quite a bit.
New cockpit offerings from Jenson USA and Industry Nine, an aluminum Scott Gambler, and MTB Hall of Fame inductees.
Giant offers the Reign in a super enduro ready model with more travel and slacker angles. The updated mountain bike has 146mm of rear travel and 29-inch wheels.
Kona updates the Process 134 trail bike, offering either 27.5 wheels or 29er.
The US Forest Service has proposed big changes to the policy that guides its decisions on public lands. It could result in the exclusion of public from the decision making process. Some see this as a good thing for trail maintenance and construction, while others see it as a step backward.
The Leatt DBX 4.0 is a lightweight and heavy protection full-face mountain bike helmet that doesn't leave you as sweaty as some.
GT's Enduro World Series winning mountain bike just got bigger wheels.
The WI.DE. is a new drop bar mountain bike / gravel offering from Open, meant for long days on rough roads and smooth trail.
Mountain bike news highlights this week include animal print shorts, a new hardtail from Sklar Bikes, and a 1,500 Euro full-suspension XC bike.
See the 2019 Salsa Spearfish full suspension, XC mountain bike in action in this video review.
The FSA Gradient WideR 29 mountain bike wheelset sells for a few hundred less than competitors' carbon hoops. How do these stack up?
Mountain bikers riding class 1, pedal assist electric mountain bikes now have a list of accessible and recommended trails that they can ride in Tahoe Nat'l Forest, including some non-motorized trails.
Matt tries out the new Viathon M1 hardtail mountain bike in Sun Valley, Idaho, and tries to figure out who it's really meant for.
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