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
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.
Trail users are generally friendly and do a good job sharing the trail, though we occasionally hear of cases where conflicts arise.
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.
Do you have a new mountain bike trail you want to share with other riders? Here's how to help people find it.
We ask Fabio where he gets his confidence, whether he considers himself a perfectionist, and which projects he's most proud of.
Fox announced a new MIPS-equipped helmet today called the Mainframe, and it's priced at a reasonable $89.95.
Yakima and RubiconEP are showing large 5- and 6-bike vertical hanging bike racks at Sea Otter this week.
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.
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.
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