Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since. He started mountain biking in high school and served in the US Air Force before devoting himself full time to Singletracks in 2007.
Though formally educated as an engineer, Jeff began writing stories at an early stage, inspired by his mother who is a longtime accomplished author. He enjoys covering the world of mountain biking from every possible angle, whether it's trails or gear or skills. His goal for every story: that readers learn at least one new thing.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Trail, XC, and bikepacking.
- Mountain biking since: 1992
- Number of products reviewed: ?. I think my first product review for the site was this one for a plastic wallet.
- Current stable: Canyon Neuron, Orange P7 hardtail, and Scott Fun XC
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Duke University
- Masters of Business Administration, Duke University
- Other publications: Panther Press (Lakeside High School - Augusta, GA), CitySearch.com
Trails and mountain bikers have changed a lot over the past ten years. Bikes have too, with some evolving and others disappearing completely.
Rocky Mountain's latest firmware update boosts the Instinct Powerplay SL's power and torque, moving this lightweight eMTB closer to its full-power sibling.
The Squirt eZ Luber is a tool that's designed to make eMTB chain lubrication easier.
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Tell us which, if any, of your family members are regular mountain bikers.
Lauren Stierman is representing the United States at the IFSS bikejor World Championships in October.
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SRAM celebrates 38 years of innovation with the limited edition Eagle Transmission 1987 Collection, featuring exclusive components and a premium price tag of $3,499.
Marcus Tillman shares what he's learned as the "trail guru" for the massive (and massively popular) Coldwater Mountain trail system in Alabama.
American mountain bikers Kate Courtney and Keegan Swenson make history by winning the XCM World Titles, marking a first for the U.S. in this discipline.
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Experiencing a World Cup mountain bike race in person is a totally different experience than watching it online.
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The Garmin fenix 8 Pro debuts with LTE connectivity and satellite capabilities, and with a battery that lasts for days, it could become a favorite among bikepackers.
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Skratch Labs' Electrolyte Booster offers customizable sodium levels for optimal hydration.
$20,000 gets you top-of-the-line parts and a killer paint job. But there's still room to spend even more.
In this podcast episode Greg offers tips for living the van life full time, and shares some of his adventures from the road.
Tell us whether your mountain bikes are aluminum, carbon fiber, steel, or titanium.
Find Labor Day savings on bikes from Santa Cruz, Specialized, and Salsa plus big discounts on Fox suspension and components from Hunt, Race Face, and WTB.
New US import rules that go into effect today are forcing bike apparel brands like DFYRS to cancel and delay orders.
The cross-country mountain bike is designed for tall riders exclusively and is available in two sizes starting at 2XL.
Strava is enhancing leaderboard integrity with machine learning, leading to better detection of e-bike rides.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympic MTB race will be held in City of Industry, and not at Bonelli Park as many projected.
Seventeen-year-old Landrie McLain will be the first Bentonville-area rider to compete in a UCI Mountain Bike World Championship race following the US National MTB team's move to the area.
Learn about the trails at Mont Saint Anne and what it takes to host a World Cup event from industry veteran Pat Drouin.
A structured training plan can help you get fitter and faster on the bike, but it's not for everyone.
Upgrade your outdoor kit and stock up on favorites during the massive REI Labor Day Sale, starting today.
The 2025 Trans North Georgia bikepacking race featured a grueling new west-to-east route, with top finishers separated by mere seconds and a historic women's podium placement.
Pole Bicycles is selling museum stock to finance a brand relaunch, offering collectors prototype and unreleased models for a new chapter in cycling innovation.
The Coros Nomad is a rugged GPS smartwatch designed for outdoor enthusiasts with impressive battery life and innovative voice pin technology for marking points of interest.
Tell us how you store your bikes when you're not riding them.
Take 30-70% off select jerseys, shorts, jackets, pants, shoes, gloves, and protection during the Pearl Izumi End of Summer Sale.
It's unclear why Semenuk isn't listed, but it could be due to a conflict with his rally car race schedule.
Hannah Otto set a new fastest known time on Utah's iconic White Rim Trail, completing the 100.56-mile loop in an impressive 6 hours, 36 minutes, and 51 seconds.
These are some of the best prices we've seen on these Canyon mountain bikes yet, though selection is limited.
The Garmin Forerunner 970 smartwatch redefines wrist-mounted GPS technology with its vibrant display, advanced mapping capabilities, and robust health tracking features.
Revel Bikes founder Adam Miller shares his journey of reclaiming the brand after its unexpected shutdown, discussing the shift to a direct-to-consumer model and his vision for revitalizing the company amidst a challenging bike industry landscape.
Kate Courtney raced the Leadville Trail 100 MTB for the first time and set a new record on a flat-bar Allied BC40 mountain bike.
Depending on who you ask, these MTB tech trends are either "yeah!" or "meh."
Mountain biking is not the place for a rigid body — or a rigid mind for that matter.
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Lithuania isn't known for its mountains, so Tadas Puodžiūnas created his own bike ramps to work on jumping anywhere, anytime.
There's no "right" or wrong lead foot when it comes to mountain biking.
Save 40% off the Patagonia Trail Shirt and 30% off a Nano Puff jacket during the Patagonia Summer Sale.
We compare 6 injectors for adding tubeless tire sealant to your bike.
Novatec Wheels US has recently succumbed to challenging "industry trends," according to reports.
Today is the last day to save on REI Outlet closeout gear.
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