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
Epic Rides has permanently discontinued the Grand Junction Off-Road in Colorado and has postponed two other events.
The new SDG Tellis Adjustable Dropper Lever is customizable and is even smoother than before.
The Bike Yoke Revive 2.0 dropper post improves on the original, and boasts premium performance at a premium price.
eight people have been indicted by Colorado's Attorney General Phil Weiser for 227 counts of alleged crimes including 29 bike shop burglaries, 22 auto thefts, and multiple attempted burglaries around Colorado's Front Range area between December 2019 and June 2020.
The USFS has approved 42 miles of trails to be built in the Pisgah National Forest surrounding Old Fort, North Carolina.
The GT Force enduro bike can tackle big climbs with its supportive suspension and upright seating position and feels is composed heading at full speed through fast chunk.
The 2021 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductees.
The KOM Cycling saddle bag and tube strap utilize a ratcheting dial system to secure tools and supplies to your mountain bike.
Two stories about how military veterans are using mountain biking to connect and uplift their fellow warriors.
For mountain bike race organizers the past two years have been incredibly challenging, and for many it will be years before they fully recover.
The new Reserve Fillmore tire valve uses a Poppet valve, as do traditional Presta valves, but the Fillmore places the valve at the base, instead of inside the shaft.
The Insta360 One R action camera offers up to 5.7K resolution, a 360-degree view, and a raft of accessories and add-ons for creative shooting.
We explore the advantages and disadvantages of high pivot mountain bike suspension designs.
Two of our writers celebrated what they love about riding bikes with their kids in the same story, and we went on a picturesque fall ride on Colorado's newest epic trail, the Palisade Plunge. And there's much more in this Best Reads issue.
Our recommendations for bargain, value-oriented full-suspension mountain bikes under $3,000.
A new ski resort in Park City, Utah aiming to open two winters from now, plans to offer mountain bike trails and ski lifts.
Whether it's a rite of passage, a less-expensive way to test the waters, or an opportunity for building skills, mountain bikers have opinions about starting on a hardtail.
The Canfield Yelli Screamy 29er hardtail mountain bike is back with modern geo, internal dropper post routing, and three water bottle mounts.
The unthinkable happens again at Red Bull Rampage.
YT rolls out a special Tues wrapped in illustrations for Ethan Nell to ride in Red Bull Rampage on Friday.
Lucky to Ride in Denver, Colorado gives kids who otherwise might never be exposed to mountain biking a chance to ride.
Red Bull Rampage streams live on Friday, October 15th. It's the freeride competition's 20th anniversary and marks a return to Virgin, Utah after a break in 2020.
The epic Cape Epic mountain bike stage race returns to South Africa for the first time in 36 months.
Velocio followed Gregg on a ride from Truckee, California to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, a 742 square mile plot roughly 35 miles northeast of Reno, Nevada.
The Bike Yoke 213 Max dropper seatpost offers more than 200mm of travel and comes in a stout, 34.9mm diameter.
Some have argued that key mountain bike handling skills are gained by starting out on a hardtail.
The Caldor Fire started on August 14th, upending Tahoe area residents and has now burned over 221,000 acres and scorched some of the area's most popular trails.
The 32-mile Palisade Plunge opened in Western Colorado this summer challenges mountain bikers and their expectations.
Is the Ibis Ripley AF as good a trail bike as it's carbon twin?
The Pivot Trail 429 delivers as a well-rounded trail bike for riders who want to enjoy all aspects of mountain biking.
Neither is ideal, and depending on how you ride, and what your local trails are like, one option might suck less than the other.
The Bike Yoke Sagma saddle has ovalized aluminum rails with a suspension design that utilizes shock absorbers for a bit of damping technology under the derriere.
This month we wrote about mountain bike culture, and how it plays into our relationships, language, and social dynamics.
The new Rocky Mountain Element gets 120mm of rear travel for racing aggressive tracks or just having more fun in the forest.
The North Fruita Desert campground, adjacent to some of Colorado's most popular mountain bike trails, will implement a reservation system for camping starting October 4, 2021.
We test the Norco Optic trail bike as a part of the 2021 Mid-Travel Mashup.
We review the Canfield Tilt mountain bike as a part of the 2021 Mid-Travel Mashup.
We review the Privateer 141 mountain bike for the Mid-Travel Mashup, and it might just be the most interesting trail bike in the group.
Get out and enjoy public lands by bike this Saturday.
There's a jersey for every mountain biker, from rad to relaxed.
The Michelin Wild AM2 mountain bike tire delivers predictable performance on any trail, especially loose ones, and keeps a reasonable rolling speed.
Farid Noori started MTB Afghanistan to promote and support riders in the country. With the Taliban takeover of the country, the group has shifted its operations while remaining hopeful.
American Classic tires are back with some very affordable options for 700c and 650b.
It's high-pivot season and the Devinci Spartan is the latest enduro bike out there to separate its chain and suspension forces.
We tested one final batch of mountain bike shorts for summer and early fall riding.
The Yeti 160E electric mountain bike features 160mm of rear travel and is designed for racing with a unique six-bar suspension design.
Telluride Ski Resort in southwest Colorado has partnered with Spot Insurance to include coverage for all winter and summer lift ticket buyers.
Sierra Nevada Brewing, Paul Components, and others have teamed up to help two trail organizations with disaster relief and trail restoration.
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