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
Kait Boyle and Kurt Refsnider both crossed the figurative Kokopelli Trail starting line but set out upon journeys all of their own in pursuit of new FKTs.
The Transition Scout and Sentinel mountain bikes just got slightly more affordable with new alloy build options.
We look at a fairly comprehensive list of hardcore hardtails to see how their geometry compares to full suspension trail bikes.
Lael Wilcox goes out to set the fastest known time (FKT) along the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline road in this Rapha-sponsored film.
Luv Trails and Trail.care are making it easy to support the trails and trail builders wherever you ride.
he bike supply shortage is affecting everyone, from consumers to retailers and brands, and even professional race teams. We want to know how you've adjusted to the new normal.
The final 2021 World Cup XC race course was challenging for everyone, and also gave some of the riders a chance to show off their technical chops and jumping skills.
Evie Richards ran away with the elite women's World Cup cross-country race in Snowshoe, finishing more than a minute and a half ahead of second place.
The final men's World Cup downhill race of the season took place under ideal conditions Saturday, and as usual, the competition was intense.
Only a quarter of a second separated the top two women at the final World Cup downhill race of the season.
A surprise fan favorite emerged at the final World Cup cross-country short track mountain bike race of the 2021 season.
Photos and results from the 2021 women's World Cup short track cross country mountain bike race in Snowshoe, West Virginia.
Wahoo Fitness founder Chip Hawkins explains how cycling data can make mountain bikers faster riders.
In 2018 adventurer Kate Leeming cycled 1,200km across some of the worlds's highest passes in the Indian Himalaya, and there's a new documentary about the expedition on the Adventure Plus platform.
Everyone is afraid of something, and that includes expert mountain bikers.
The Thomson Hooch is a hardcore hardtail that seems to benefit from a mixed-wheel setup.
The latest GoPro, the Hero 10 Black, has been updated with more pixels, a faster processor, and improved image stabilization.
The final UCI cross-country, downhill, and short track World Cup races will be held in Snowshoe, West Virginia beginning Friday, September 18, to wrap up the season. Here's the who, what, when, and how for all the upcoming action.
Middle and high school mountain bike race season is back, with the Georgia Cycling Association kicking things off with great trails and beautiful weather at an ideal venue.
Mountain bike skills instructor Jeremiah Stone tells us how to time jumps, break bad descending habits, and improve our climbing.
Mixing wheels on a 29er or 27.5 mountain bike comes with a number of pros and cons to consider. We look closely at how it affects geometry.
For those who mountain bike in the northern hemisphere, it's spider season out on the trails.
Joe McEwan is the founder of Starling Cycles, a brand that builds high performance, steel full suspension mountain bikes in the UK.
Technical seems like a strange word to apply to bike trails. Then again, maybe it's not.
The dark, recessed spokes on the SRAM HS2 rotors feature a special thermal paint designed to provide improved heat management. They're also said to be quieter.
The Pacific Southwest Region of the US Forest Service is closing recreational access to all National Forests in California, with the exception of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, starting today due to ongoing and potential future wild fires.
The affordable Magicshine MJ 900S checks the important boxes for a bike light, delivering plenty of brightness for hours on end while squeezing in smart features like USB charging and standardized mounts.
Pro introduces a more affordable dropper post, a Smart Bottle Cage, and tools for internal cable routing.
This kid-sized mountain bike dropper post is just $199 and is tuned for lightweight riders.
More than a dozen new mountain bike trails opened in August, including two lift-served bike parks in surprising locations.
Gene Hamilton has taught mountain bike skills clinics around the world to thousands of riders looking to ride faster and more confidently.
With the current supply shortage, people will buy anything that's up for sale.
The Rocky Mountain Blizzard fat bike gets progressive geometry and a new carbon frame option for 2022.
We talk with Sean Madsen, an expert on bike fitting and bike saddle designs.
Nic Sims time travels to bring back lessons from the past by racing his 1990s-era mountain bike.
Finding a good bike storage spot can be a challenge.
Yesterday, after roughly four days of riding, Lael Wilcox has decided to abort her FKT attempt along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route amid smoky conditions due to western wildfires.
Dre Hestler and Stephen Matthews of Rocky Mountain join Singletracks' Editor in Chief to talk about the pioneering brand’s history, and to look to the future.
On Wednesday Lael Wilcox set out to set the fastest known time (FKT) on the the 2,745 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) stretching from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
After sitting out 2020, Red Bull recently released the athlete lineup for the 2021 freeride competition and there are two rookies -- Jaxson Riddle and Brage Vestavik -- among a field of familiar faces.
We find out how bike helmets are constructed, why mountain bike helmets have visors and extended rear coverage, and how to get the best helmet fit.
High pivot mountain bikes have been kicking around for years, but recently a number of gravity-oriented bikes have given the concept a fresh look.
No bottle cage mount, no problem. The Topeak Versa Mounts make adding a bottle cage to almost any bike frame safe and easy.
The Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition (VVCC) is one of the main groups supporting mountain bike trails in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona and they could use your help securing additional funding for youth MTB programs.
A group of mountain bikers in New Zealand is being blamed for the death of three pregnant cows after spooking the animals along a narrow gravel road.
The Trek Roscoe hardtail trail bike sees big updates for the 2022 model year with new geometry and improved features.
Batteries on some Specialized electric mountain bikes sold between 2016-2021 may allow moisture to get inside, leading to a fire or burn hazard.
Jon Yazzie and Nadine Johnson own Dzil Ta’ah Adventures, an adventure travel company based in Arizona offer bike trips on Navajo land, and use the proceeds to help fund a local youth cycling program.
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