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
When you're not mountain biking, which outdoor activity do you want to do the most?
on Nov 19, 2023
The Ride Concepts Accomplice BOA is a great flat pedal mountain bike trail riding shoe with the convenience of the BOA closure.
on Nov 18, 2023
The EVOC Hydro Pro 6 is the hydration vest you want for easy drinking and snacking on long rides without getting off your bike.
on Nov 16, 2023
We spoke to Spaniard Bienvenido Aguado about his progression as a freerider, his historic front flips, and Red Bull Rampage 2023.
on Nov 8, 2023
The MSR WindBurner Duo stove is made to quickly heat up a lot of water for up to two hungry back or bikepackers.
on Nov 4, 2023
2023 Red Bull Rampage winner Cam Zink tells us about his training process leading up to the competition, his winning run, and the irony of the timing around his 'Washed Up' video.
on Oct 30, 2023
Keep it light or keep it tough? Tell us what type of casing you prefer when it comes to mountain bike tires.
on Oct 29, 2023
The Fox 32 TC gravel bike suspension fork has 40-50mm of travel, but it feels like much more.
on Oct 24, 2023
Whether on a big mountain slope or a jump trail, have you ever tried freeriding?
on Oct 22, 2023
We spent a few months in the $450 Scott RC Ultimate cross-country mountain bike shoes. They are top shelf, but not perfect.
on Oct 21, 2023
The Yakima StageTwo bike rack uses a tried and true design for a reliable, easy to use tray style hitch rack.
on Oct 19, 2023
The Ring the Peak bikepacking route traces the base of Pikes Peak in central Colorado. The route has extravagant views and takes riders through historic areas.
on Oct 17, 2023
ENVE AM30 wheels offer an incredible value for the brand and everything you need in an aftermarket carbon MTB wheelset.
on Oct 13, 2023
We snooped around to learn which brakes the Red Bull Rampage riders are grabbing this year.
on Oct 12, 2023
The Canyon Spectral CF 8 K.I.S. is a unique carbon fiber mountain bike with a mixed-wheel layout, coil shock, and a SRAM GX AXS drivetrain, all for under $5,000.
on Oct 9, 2023
When it comes to mountain bike wheels, do you like carbon or aluminum?
on Oct 1, 2023
Velocio Off-Road Equipment relaunches the apparel brand in the MTB space and still delivers top-shelf apparel at a premium price.
on Sep 30, 2023
Red Bull Rampage fans are demanding a women's category. The premiere freeride event should consider other sports as it weighs a decision.
on Sep 25, 2023
The Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite bike multitool comes with an array of hex and Torx bits on top of the TorqBit.
on Sep 23, 2023
A local trail has been rebuilt. Has it been "sanitized," or made to sustain increasingly wild weather, more traffic, and limited volunteers?
on Sep 22, 2023
The Fox Transfer SL is a two-position dropper post made for XC racing.
on Sep 16, 2023
Reserve 30|SL AL wheels are made for trail to all-mountain riding and everything in between.
on Sep 13, 2023
Vacationing to ride new trails might be more exciting, but riding local trails at home is arguably more meaningful.
on Sep 12, 2023
Five Ten updated the Trailcross XT flat pedal bike shoe with a slew of features and revisions. Here's how the new version rides.
on Sep 2, 2023
Dylan Johnson tells us why he believes his drop bar hardtail is the perfect bike for the Leadville 100.
on Aug 29, 2023