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
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This year we interviewed dozens of professional mountain bike athletes, skills and fitness coaches, and industry leaders including product designers and CEOs.
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On the topic of mountain bike trails we speak with trail builders, advocates, environmentalists, and local riders to learn more about the places we ride.
With cameras available on virtually every ride, mountain bike crash videos have exploded in number. But not everyone is a fan.
We ask professional coach Dee about overtraining, cardio, eMTB fitness, strength training, and if mountain biking is the new golf.
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We check in with Dr. Adam Phaneuf to learn more about bike fitting and mountain bike biomechanics.
For more than a decade, fat bikes have allowed mountain bikers to roll deep over snow and ice. So what are you waiting for?
Restoring and selling used bikes is just one part of the Bearings Bike Works' youth empowerment mission.
More than half a dozen new mountain bike trails opened to riders in November, from Western Australia to California and Virginia.
We hope that some aspect of mountain biking has provided a bit of joy, or at the very least, temporary relief during a challenging year.
The YT Decoy is an electric mountain bike that requires the rider to challenge themselves, to rethink the ride, and perhaps even blaze a new trail.
This year Christopher Blevins became the first American man to win a World Cup race since 1994. His new film showcases an FKT attempt along the Los Padres trail and highlights environmental issues.
The Garmin Edge 530 mounts securely to a set of handlebars and has an 'edge' over other cycling GPS computers when it comes to MTB stats.
We get the low down on the best mountain bike trails in Western North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest.
How should passing work when two mountain bikers are heading in the same direction?
A number of recent developments have made driving entirely optional for a lot of mountain bike rides.
Tyson Swasey gives us the inside scoop on mountain biking in Moab, Utah.
The latest Five Ten Hellcat clipless mountain bike shoes may be lighter, stiffer, and more durable. But are they as good as the old ones?
Many mountain bike bits and pieces will wear out over time and will need to be replaced, some more frequently than others.
Ryan Standish is a professional mountain bike racer from Australia who is currently living in the US who became known as "jorts guy" following recent World Cup XC and short track race appearances.
Back in 2010 carbon fiber was questionable, 29ers were new, and flow trails were freshly christened.
Humans come in all shapes and sizes, and the chances of anyone being exactly size medium or large are slim to none.
The Vittoria Syerra is a fast and lightweight mountain bike tire that can take a surprising amount of abuse.
Each month Singletracks gets to share news about the latest mountain bike trail openings from around the world, and we couldn't be more stoked.
Specialized is rolling out updated Riprock kids' mountain bikes today, and we got an early look at the rigid, 24" version to see what's changed, and how it handles.
Casey Coughlin teaches bicycle repair at Minneapolis College in Minnesota, one of only two colleges to offer a certificate program in the subject. We dig in to learn more.
Hitch racks are super convenient, except when they're not.
Mountain biking is one of the few sports that brings together the best athletes from around the world every year.
We learn how Neko found his passion for mountain biking, where he likes to ride, and how he feels about crashing.
The Hammerhead Karoo 2 is sort of a smartphone mashed up with a GPS unit, offering a brilliant screen and an endlessly evolving feature set.
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Ryder Innovation pitches their latest product, the Luberetta, as a chain lube dispenser that "puts a drop on each link." While it misses the mark a bit, the tool ultimately delivers in unexpected ways.
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We ask Fabio where he gets his confidence, whether he considers himself a perfectionist, and which projects he's most proud of.
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Last week the City of Atlanta celebrated a new program at the Southside Park mountain bike trail system as a part of the Thrive Outside Atlanta initiative.
Today we’re wrapping up our mid-travel, trail bike mashup with our bike testers, Chris, Gerow, and Matt.
A short film about Jon Yazzie, who struggled to connect to his cultural identity for some time, leading him to make the wrong life choices and lack a sense of belonging.
Here are eight new mountain bike trail openings around the world that we tracked in September.
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