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
Come for the scenic, hand-built trails around Lake Placid, New York, and stay for the Booze Cruise and epic Adirondack singletrack.
The all new Allied Cycle Works BC40 carbon fiber, cross country bike is made in Rogers, Arkansas.
Mountain biking in Ecuador opens up a whole new world, and a new perspective to go along with it.
The trail etiquette signs placed around Breckenridge, Colorado stand out thanks to original artwork commissioned by the town's park and open space department.
A new recreation study by the Outdoor Alliance shows that mountain bikers have the most economic impact in the Manti-La Sal National Forest outside of Moab, Utah.
The Leatt MTB 4.0 AllMtn helmet is descent-oriented with thick padding, a big visor, and an aggressive look.
Riders buying a new Alchemy bike are offered a night at the Origin Hotel, test rides, a bike fit, help with bike and suspension setup, gift cards to Over Yonder Brewery and Launch Coffee, and a swag bag.
The stoke for mountain biking is growing in the Navajo Nation as races, routes, and participation climb.
The Santa Cruz Hightower trail bike gets minor geo updates but sees bigger changes under the hood.
Over the past four to five years, mountain biking has grown in the small farming village of Abañin, Ecuador, thanks largely to the efforts of Juan Jose Ugarte-Enriquez and 2Wheel Epix.
There are a few problems with recommending a bike size based mainly on a person's style of riding.
Due to weather, Fernie Search and Rescue in British Columbia reports assisting multiple distressed riders participating in this year's Tour Divide bikepacking race.
Silt Carbon AM wheels have a high quality ride feel that balances stiffness and compliance, and a hub with decent engagement and presumed durability.
The new Marzocchi Bomber Air shock is less expensive than the Fox and offers simple, reliable performance on the trail.
Five Ten will launch their first gravel/downcountry/endurance shoe next year.
It turns out the Knog Oi is a useful trail tool for parting seas of hikers.
The Orucase B2 is designed to pack mountain bikes into a compact package for travel. We tested the bag on a recent flight to South America.
Husband and wife team Adam and Mica Harju dove into the dirt feet first and started Dirt Candy trail building.
San Util packs are hand made in Winter Park, Colorado.
E-bike batteries require additional safety precautions compared to non-electric bikes as recent reports of battery fires have shown.
Singletracks covered a lot of ground in May from new e-bike rules to bike fitting, new trails, and incredible events.
The Hope 35mm carbon handlebars are recommended for trail and all-mountain use with an 800mm width, 20mm rise, 5° of upsweep, 7° of backsweep, and a weight of 225g.
Devinci has two new e-bikes today, giving their electric assist mountain bikes a little more flavor.
We talk with a fit expert to understand optimal bike saddle angle, shape, and position for bikes from XC to enduro.
The Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes offer nearly identical features and performance to more expensive models.
Retül is using bike fit data to help Specialized design kids bikes that are easier and more comfortable to ride. This 6-year-old put the process to the test.
I've been wearing the Ride Concepts Tallac shoes for a few months now and have been completely satisfied with the shoe, which is intended for trail and gravity riders.
A new bike park in St. Joseph, Missouri is set to open at the end of May, fitting in with a rapid growth of trails in the Midwest.
While there is nothing remarkable about the LEM Spyne helmet, it's comfortable, fits solidly, vents well, and is priced reasonably.
The Specialized 2FO Cliplite mountain bike shoe has a stiff sole with a flexible toe.
To learn the ins and outs, and ups and downs of bike cleat position, we got in touch with Charles Van Atta of the Denver Fit Loft.
Lael Wilcox recently clocked the fastest known time on the Arizona Trail, though there's a controversy regarding the record.
We spoke with representatives from the USFS and IMBA to better understand new e-bike trail access directives.
Moniera Khan of Squamish recently decided to take on her first mountain bike race at the age of 54.
The Hunt Carbon H_Impact wheels have a 28mm internal width, reinforced spoke holes, "extra thick sidewalls" for enhanced protection, and V:Absorb resin to reduce vibration.
The updated Santa Cruz Megatower gets an extra 5mm of travel in the rear, and 10mm up front plus in-frame storage, revised geo, and a new leverage rate.
Split Rock Wilds is located an hour north of Duluth, MN and boasts more than 20 miles of more challenging trails.
Mona Mitterwallner started mountain biking six years ago, started racing five years ago, and last year won every UCI U23 World Cup round and was the U23 World Champion.
What do monster trucks, Hawaiian t-shirts, and Back to the Future have in common? Answer: they've all inspired custom paint jobs for Ryan Howard.
Cannondale has released a new Moterra Neo e-MTB today and the bike has a more powerful drive unit, updated geometry, carbon and alloy versions, and a long-travel package.
To say that a World Cup round in Brazil during Henrique Avancini's tenure as a professional cross-country MTB athlete is a big deal is an understatement.
After the contentious closures that shut down some of Copper Harbor's most beloved and advanced trails for the entirety of the 2021 season, the Danimal and Flying Squirrel trails are set to reopen this summer.
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has released their long awaited direction on e-bike trail access.
Last week, the City of Sedona launched a new trailhead shuttle service to relieve overcrowded parking lots.
March went as fast as it came and we found stories about how marketing plays into our bike choice, got to know some inspiring riders, and learned about Phil from a few of the people who knew him best.
Outdoor Retailer returns to the state it left over political disagreements five years ago.
The once-hot market for budget bikes has evaporated, and bike shops are now facing tough inventory purchasing decisions.
With the Jagz app, hosts can offer to show visiting mountain bikers and cyclists around town or go for a ride with them.
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