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
Sometimes the best camera out there is the one in your pocket. We share tips for getting a great mountain bike photo with a smartphone.
The new trail shorts, jersey, and bib liner from Velocio offer premium performance for mountain bikers.
The Race Face Next R31 wheels have a two-year, no questions asked warranty. We tested these carbon mountain bike wheels to see if they are any good.
The Race Face direct mount oval chain ring and Next R carbon mountain bike cranks are a power couple.
We test out four sets of slip-on, mountain bike knee pads to see what they're made of and made for.
Brett Rheeder won his first Red Bull Rampage title at a challenging, new mountain in Virgin, Utah.
The Message fork by Trust Performance is a linkage-driven, mountain bike suspension fork with a natural progression rate.
The new Mckenzie Ranch Trails Park was reportedly sabotaged and the bike trails were set with traps.
The Race Face Next R carbon bars with 35mm clamping diameter are light, stiff, and ready to race.
Results from our 2018 survey provide an interesting look at what readers think of eMTB.
We talk with Red Bull Rampage competitor and freeride mountain biker Carson Storch ahead of Red Bull Rampage 2018.
Lazer has issued a recall on select helmet models sold in North America.
The Spank Spike 35 with Vibrocore is an alloy handlebar with vibration damping foam at an affordable price, designed for gravity mountain bikers.
WTB announces a wider "plus" version of their popular front tire, the Vigilante.
Part two in our cost of mountain biking series where we explore how premium mountain bikes get to be as expensive as they are.
We take a look at why mass-market and department store bikes seem to fall apart more quickly than premium bikes in part one of a two-part series.
The Cannondale Habit trail bike gets an update with new geometry, bigger wheels, and "Proportional Response" suspension.
We tried out the new Fox Live Valve automatic mountain bike suspension system during Interbike. It's expensive, but impressive.
A container full of 160 brand new, mostly full-suspension bikes was heisted from Rocky Mountain Bicycles.
10 of the best hardtail mountain bike around priced under $2,000.
Rebecca Rusch and the Red Bull team took an Emmy for the documentary Blood Road.
A review on the Marzocchi Transfer mountain bike dropper post.
The Evoc Photo Scout makes it easy to carry and access a DSLR while mountain biking.
Eight long-travel 29er mountain bikes that got us talking this year.
Fuji releases their long-travel, 27.5" enduro mountain bike, the Auric LT.
Watch Matt's video review of the Cannondale Scalpel SE2 mountain bike and see this trail bike in action!
A 61-year-old mountain biker died on the Valhalla trail at Aspen Snowmass resort in Colorado on September 29, 2018.
The popular Devinci Spartan enduro bike goes 29er. But, how does it ride?
A U.S. Forest Service plan will eradicate all user-created "illegal" trails in Winter Park, Colorado as part of their new Smart Sizing project.
Ultraviolet tire sealant, magnetic water bottle mounts, and modular bike lights from Interbike.
A few hardtail mountain bikes seen at Interbike 2018. Some are new, and some are rare.
New goods from Floyd's of Leadville, Honey Stinger, Skratch Labs and Gu.
661, Oakley, and Leatt have updated, improved, and have released new mountain bike helmets, goggles, and apparel.
The Esker Hayduke is an updated hardtail mountain bike, new to Esker. It's as versatile as anything and surprisingly affordable.
Northwest brands FSA and Rolf Prima open up their mountain bike options with new carbon and alloy products.
Two bike racks from Thule and Inno that won't touch your bike frame, plus new and updated bike racks from Kuat.
MRP shows off a new short-travel version of the Ribbon MTB fork, and a new gravel / adventure fork at Interbike.
The Canyon Torque freeride bike loves to go as fast as possible down steep, rocky trails.
We got out for a quick ride on the Jamis Portal 29er trail bike.
The ShockPro app is like a "service engine" light for mountain bike suspension.
Kate Courtney wins for America, Rachel Atherton sets a freakish pace, Nino Schurter wins big, and Loic Bruni wears the rainbow jersey for the second year in a row.
Yeti is replacing the SB4.5 with the new SB130 29er trail bike.
The Marzocchi Bomber Z1 mountain bike fork is back and it means business. Offering travel from 130mm up to 180mm depending on wheel size and configuration, the fork uses Fox's FIT GRIP damper.
Professional mountain biker Jared Graves will pull out of the remaining EWS season to treat a brain tumor.
Here's what to consider when shopping for a new XC mountain bike.
Beginner bike trails called "singletrack sidewalks" are being proposed in Golden, Colorado and face opposition from residents concerned about the potential for negative impacts.
We spent a day on the new 29er GT Fury downhill bike in the Whistler Bike Park.
Try before you buy. Tips for finding and testing a mountain bike at a demo event before purchase.
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