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
As the population and interest in outdoor recreation grows, Colorado mountain bike trails like those at Apex park are feeling the strain.
on Dec 7, 2020
This mini-series shares the BC Bike Race experience through the eyes of 6 athletes and showcases the communities that embrace the event each year.
on Dec 7, 2020
Camelbak slashes the weight of the Rogue and other classic hydration packs by almost half for 2021.
on Dec 4, 2020
For a mountain bike trail feature I know I can ride, the longer I look at it, the bigger it gets.
on Dec 3, 2020
A planned trail project north of Las Vegas could fragment the habitat for an endangered butterfly species.
on Dec 2, 2020
The Teravail Kessel is a true all-mountain tire, though enduro riders may want to go for the Ultra Durable casing and avoid the tan wall version.
on Nov 26, 2020
The new Canfield Lithium is a 163mm enduro bike, while the new Tilt is a 138mm trail bike. Both are 29ers and feature the CBF suspension design.
on Nov 24, 2020
Multiple groups are criticizing the Department of the Interior for its handling of funding tied to the Great American Outdoors Act that was signed into law earlier this year.
on Nov 20, 2020
The Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA) has partnered with Golden, Colorado bike shop Pedal Pushers Cyclery to help fund mountain bike specific trails on the Front Range by raffling off a sick Transition Patrol.
on Nov 19, 2020
Kyle MacDermaid built up a lightweight, race-worthy mountain bike, based around an aluminum frame.
on Nov 19, 2020
Sports nutritionist Jen Sommers-Dirks helps us build the optimal pre-ride breakfast burrito.
on Nov 16, 2020
The Specialized Recon 3.0 mountain bike shoe features two Boa closures and a stiff, but not too stiff, carbon-plated sole.
on Nov 14, 2020
Heil Valley Ranch in Boulder, Colorado and Bobcat Ridge Natural Area outside of Fort Collins are closed indefinitely due to severe fire damage.
on Nov 13, 2020
Cannondale and Education First Pro Cycling are starting cycling programs at Tribal and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
on Nov 13, 2020
The 9-month-old Santa Cruz Heckler gets a newer, lighter motor and the MX edition has a 29er front end.
on Nov 12, 2020
The Topeak Prepstand Pro features a built in digital scale, premium vice-grip jaw, and aluminum construction.
on Nov 12, 2020
The geometry isn't the longest or slackest compared to other enduro bikes, but that might not matter. For riders who are after the fastest way down the mountain, the Altitude is an excellent choice.
on Nov 11, 2020
Mountain bikers Kait Boyle and Kurt Refsnider recently set new fastest known times (FKTs) on the 137-mile-long Kokopelli Trail stretching from Fruita to Moab.
on Nov 10, 2020
The Specialized Turbo Levo SL is an electric mountain bike that demands more power from the rider while offering a lighter, more agile stance.
on Nov 9, 2020
Sedona mountain bike tourists have a new "adventure and activity center" to visit, and it looks like it's made to suit any rider's needs.
on Nov 6, 2020
The Vermont Mountain Bike Association is looking to hire a new executive director to lead the state's successful advocacy group.
on Nov 4, 2020
The Dirt Kanza is rebranding as Unbound Gravel. The popular race will take next place in the Flint Hills of Kansas on June 5, 2021.
on Nov 2, 2020
Central Arkansas will have 28 miles of new trail to enjoy soon with the opening of the Monument Trail system at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, and the construction of new trail at the River Mountain and Two Rivers Parks in Little Rock.
on Oct 29, 2020
Ride along with Singletracks on the mountain bike trails around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
on Oct 28, 2020
The women's bike apparel brand Machines for Freedom has a new filmmaker grant, made for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) that will offer up to $2,000 for grantees.
on Oct 27, 2020