Greg began mountain biking in 2005, and since then, the pursuit of singletrack has taken him around the world. While Greg first started adding trail reviews to Singletracks in 2008, his career in mountain bike media officially began in 2010. He started writing for Singletracks in 2011 while simultaneously finishing his formal secondary education in writing and publication. Greg has the distinction of being the first employee that Singletracks ever hired, and he went on to serve for seven years, including five years in the Editor in Chief role. After a six-year hiatus, Greg is back at Singletracks, serving in the Managing Editor role.
While Greg has reviewed innumerable mountain bikes and products over the years, his true passion lies in writing about mountain bike trails and destinations. Greg has ridden over 8,000 trails and visited 21 countries (and counting). He recently spent four years traveling full-time, including two spent living in a camper van with his wife, Christine. In between epic trips, he now resides in Durango, Colorado.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Primarily trail and enduro, with experience including endurance XC, bikepacking, downhill, and gravel riding.
- Mountain biking since: 2005
- Number of trails ridden: 8,000+
- Number of countries visited: 21+
- Current stable: Pivot Switchblade V3, Pivot Vault, Scott Big Jon
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Arts, English: Writing and Publication, University of North Georgia
- Other publications: Strava, FATMAP, Dirt Rag Magazine, MTB Project, Hiking Project, GearJunkie, Outside 365
SRAM recently released a more affordable version of their increasingly-popular 1x11 drivetrain, dubbed the X1. We reported on it back in May when it was released, but now we actually have a…
Click here to read about Day 1. The more stages I race, the more I realize what enduro racing is all about: versatility, of both the rider and the bike. The massive…
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Day 3 of the BC Bike Race, at Powell River, is in the books. With 49km of riding and 886m of elevation gain on BC singletrack, this stage definitely put racers to…
As soon as the map and elevation profiles for the Durango stop of the Big Mountain Enduro Series were released, I knew that this event would be radically different than the Snowmass…
The BC Bike Race has embarked on year eight, with 600 hundred participant from 28 countries. The race is taking place June 29th to July 5th. Keep an eye out for photo…
If you read seemingly any mountain bike magazine or website these days, big Enduro-y mountain bike helmets are all the rage. Style, flashy colors, and maximum protection are what mountain biking is…
New to GT's lineup is the Helion 27.5 cross country rig. While this tweener-sized bike is aimed at the average XC market, it's designed with aggressive cross country in mind, with a…
Throughout the week-long Suzuki Nine Knights, some of the world's finest freeride mountain bikers have been shooting at the impressive setup on Mottolino Fun Mountain in Livigno, Italy. Check out a collection…
Click here to read my race report from Day 1. Day 2 dawned bright and sunny, and with an hour-earlier start time plus a climb to get to the starting line, the…
"Dude, I think my goal will be to make it through this weekend without breaking this rental bike," said my friend Max. "I just want to avoid breaking my body," I responded.…
The weather really couldn't have been better for the first stop of the Big Mountain Enduro series in Snowmass, Colorado: the temps were warm, but the intermittent cloud cover kept the blazing…
The Eastern USA is a beautiful place in its own right, with deep forests and plentiful rivers and lakes. After over 1,100 votes, here are the top 5 scenic mountain bike trails…
While many places in the nation are constantly building new singletrack, it's not every day that a new trail system is born. I was already in Moab exploring other brand-new singletrack trails…
I had never taken the opportunity to ride the Klondike Bluffs area in Moab before, but with the recent addition of the new Miner's Loop, I decided to check it out. Klondike…
When my wife and I relocated to Salida, Colorado in September, it wasn't lost on me that Moab, Utah was located a mere 5-hour drive away. It also wasn't lost on my…
A new iPhone app named ActivBeacon is designed to automatically send for help if you crash. Check out this video for a quick introduction to this interesting concept: (Watch the video here.) While this…
Choosing the perfect pair of sunglasses can be a daunting task. Even if you're considering just one brand, the possibilities seem endless! Do I want maximum coverage, or light weight? What style…
The Niner brand has developed a cult-like following amongst their customers that has made many mountain bikers wary of uttering the simple phrase "I don't like 29ers" for the potential violent lash…
The folks over at Bici Adventure have crafted an intriguing infographic about the world's hardest mountain bike challenges. I can think of a few off the top of my head that aren't on…
Exactly what makes a mountain bike trail beautiful is largely a matter of opinion. For some people, it's great high-alpine views. For others, it's the barren desert. For some, it's massive forests…
Tom van Steenbergen lays down fresh lines on the newly opened Whistler Mountain Bike Park trails. The video features Steenbergen's signature laid-out whips, manuals and massive flips (including the first-ever front flip…
Road Bike Party has inspired thousands of people, including Italian trials superstar Vittorio Brumotti. Brumotti, a former bike trial World Champion and a 10-times Guinness World Record Holder, met with Martyn Ashton…
Spring has sprung early around the Kootenays in BC and everyone is eager to shred, especially the Kurt Sorge, aka,Sorglehoff! After breaking his tibial plateau in 2 places last August he has…
All of the trails on this list are more than worthy of your time.
Danny MacAskill journeys to the abandoned city of Epecuen, which was destroyed by flood waters in 1985 that have now receded. Where others see only desolation, Danny sees a playground. Watch…
Shimano's SH-XC90 shoe is their top-of-the-line cross country racing shoe. But even if you don't race at all, you can still love these shoes to death! Read on about my raceless experiences…
Speaking of mountain biking underground, Aaron Chase, Eric Porter, and Chris Van Dine were getting rad in Mexico recently, and built a blind drop into a sink hole in the ground. Check…
As anyone who follows the official Singletracks Facebook Page knows, every week on Monday we post a "Roll Call" asking you to sound off about where you rode over the weekend. We've…
Until now, Cane Creek has only made shocks for the longer-travel segment of the mountain bike market. With the announcement of the DB Inline Shock today, that's all changing! “I like to…
Editor’s Note: Greg Heil is a lover of solo backcountry rides, and taking unplanned turns on unmarked trails. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his…
During my visit to Steamboat Springs Ski and Bike Kare in a futile attempt to get the Superfly repaired after that fateful ride on Emerald Mountain, I got to chatting with a…
Voting is now live for the Eastern portion of the Bell Built Grant! Vote now through May 18. Videos have been posted for each of the proposed projects. Here’s the video for Yellow River…
While CAMBr didn't win the Central portion of the Bell Built grant, they haven't given up hope on seeing Andres Bike Park in Carpentersville, IL become a reality. Instead, they are springboarding…
A ride report from the Rabbit Ears trail near Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Voting is now live for the Eastern portion of the Bell Built Grant! Vote now through May 18. Videos have been posted for each of the proposed projects. Here’s the video for Richmond Regional…
Having never visited Steamboat Springs before, I wanted to camp close to town so I could get my finger on the pulse of Steamboat as much as possible. Really, there's only one…
Voting is now live for the Eastern portion of the Bell Built Grant! Vote now through June 20 May 18. Videos have been posted for each of the proposed projects. Here’s the video for…
Matt Hunter drags his handlebar while getting horizontal through a berm.
After spending a week hunting for a place to live in Salida, we were eventually successful! Yeah, I know, you figured that out already... After finding our future home, Summer had to…
Voting is now live for the Eastern portion of the Bell Built Grant! Vote now through June 20 May 18. Videos have been posted for each of the proposed projects. Here’s the video for…
Mammoth Bike Park in California is scheduled to open for the 2014 season on May 24th, in time for Memorial Day.
SRAM radically altered the way that we thought about drivetrains with the release of their XX1 1x11 drivetrain in 2012, featuring a narrow wide single chain ring design, Type 2 rear derailleur, and…
Buzzwords and catch phrases come and go with time, but there are three catch phrases that are on fire right now in the mountain bike industry: "27.5," "enduro," and "one-quiver bike." (...not…
Testing the Origin8 Devist-8er fat bike tire.
A brand-new singletrack section of the Pinhoti Trail in Georgia is being officially opened on May 3rd! The Georgia Pinhoti Trail Association will be hosting a grand opening celebration on that Saturday…
Unfortunately, shortly after my great ride to Turret, I began to come down with a cold. Several snow storms, rain, and now sickness? Yep, there's definitely been plenty of "challenge" in the…
The townsite of Turret, Colorado is located just a few miles up in the Arkansas Hills from Salida. A gold mining town founded in 1897, Turret had a peak population of 400-600…
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