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
Sam Maddaus lost his lower leg in a motorcycle wreck. After hiking the PCT, he's bikepacking from Alaska to Argentina.
on Feb 7, 2024
The Ornot handlebar bag is a stable cargo bag made for packing snacks, layers, and gear on your handlebars.
on Jan 27, 2024
We want to know if you're running a 1x or 2x drivetrain on your drop bar bike.
on Jan 21, 2024
Mountain bike trail advocates in Steamboat Springs, Colorado have faced an uphill battle for close to ten years over their Mad Rabbit trails project.
on Jan 15, 2024
The Easton EC90 AX gravel wheels are made for anything, but bikepackers and adventurers will especially love them.
on Jan 13, 2024
What are your goals for mountain biking in 2024?
on Dec 31, 2023
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT sleeping pad, paired with the Hyperion sleeping bag, deliver a warm haven at night and light packability to move during the day.
on Dec 30, 2023
Even those who ride downhill regularly may not own a dedicated DH bike as today's enduro bikes are nearly as capable.
on Dec 24, 2023
The Rapha Explore down jacket is expensive, but has an exceptional fit and warmth for almost any activity in the winter.
on Dec 23, 2023
Try this maintenance check on your mountain bike the next time you're heading out on a ride. It only takes a second.
on Dec 22, 2023
Long-time mountain bike journalist Zapata Espinoza was laid off after the publisher of Hi-Torque slashed two magazines. He isn't done yet.
on Dec 20, 2023
Mountain biking shouldn't be hard to get into. But some of the most cherished experiences are held for those willing to go the extra mile.
on Dec 18, 2023
Mountain biking in the winter can be tough, especially if you live where it snows and don't have access to groomed fat bike trails.
on Dec 17, 2023
Where, outside of your home country, have you mountain biked before?
on Dec 10, 2023
The mountain biking season is close to an end, for better or worse. Matt looks back on his relationship with mountain bike moderation and balancing his obsession over the years.
on Dec 7, 2023
More bad news confirms the demise of Guerrilla Gravity, the Colorado-based mountain bike brand.
on Dec 6, 2023
Greg Minaar is moving on from the Santa Cruz Syndicate after 16 years of downhill racing.
on Dec 6, 2023
The BOLT Act is back in Congress, this time rolled into the greater EXPLORE Act. Here's how to support long distance trails.
on Dec 5, 2023
We put Topeak bar and saddle bags to the test on a two day bikepacking trip to see how they handle weight and distance.
on Dec 2, 2023
The new PNW Loam carbon mountain bike handlebars have a tuned ride feel and a good weight and price. We tried them out on our rockiest trails.
on Nov 30, 2023
Ever wondered how much suspension travel you should use on any given ride? TJ at Öhlins answered this and other suspension questions.
on Nov 28, 2023
We slept in the Sea to Summit Telos TR2 lightweight tent during a 24-hour rain storm to find out how the $600 shelter performed.
on Nov 25, 2023
The Specialized Power Expert with Mirror bike saddle has 3D-printed "Mirror" material meant to reflect the shape of your sit bones.
on Nov 24, 2023
What is suspension rebound and how do we find the right setting? We talked with Öhlins team and product manager to optimize our MTB setup.
on Nov 22, 2023
If you live in the West, there's a strong chance you've seen forest thinning on or near a trail system lately. Land managers tell us why this is needed more than ever.
on Nov 20, 2023