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
Exploring the deep connection between mountain biking and craft beer culture, plus why riders can't seem to get enough of IPAs and Pale Ales.
Marines confiscated 45+ mountain bikes from riders who allegedly strayed from Sycamore Canyon trails onto military property, facing $500 fines to reclaim them.
Winter riding is easier than you think—we share tips for staying warm using gear you already own, plus groomed fat bike trail stoke.
We discuss preventable trail damage pet peeves, how to determine if trails are too wet to ride, and decode the dirt sprays in MTB videos.
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Escape winter's grip at these six southern mountain bike destinations where warm temps and snow-free trails await cold-weary riders.
Plan your 2016 mountain bike adventures with tips on handling rainy rides, dirt-bag travel strategies, and taking epic trips on a gas-money budget.
Fat bike races have exploded from just 5% to 42% of winter events, with 52 races across 17 states proving fat biking is here to stay.
Building endurance is the first step to epic mountain bike adventures—we discuss training methods, challenges, and how far you'll push yourself this year.
Cold feet can ruin a winter ride, but these eight tips—from layering socks to winter-specific shoes—will keep your toes warm all day long.
The Singletracks crew shares their personal mountain biking goals for 2016 and previews what's coming next year for the site.
Who's buying $10,000+ mountain bikes, what do they mean for the industry, and what's it like to ride these knobby-tired unicorns?
The Singletracks crew reviews 2015's top mountain bike stories, from plus-size bikes to quirky gear reviews and must-ride destinations.
Are fat bikes the biggest mountain bike innovation since full suspension, or just a passing trend? We discuss misconceptions and future predictions.
Sustainable Trails Coalition founders discuss opposition to mountain bikes in wilderness areas and what happens if their legislation to lift the ban fails.
The Sustainable Trails Coalition discusses their strategy to lobby for mountain bike access in US Wilderness areas and why the timing is right.
Red Bull's free Bike Unchained mobile game features pro riders, real trails like Whistler's A-line, and enduro, downhill, and slopestyle competition modes.
Should you buy your next mountain bike online? We discuss test riding strategies, direct delivery assembly, custom builds, and crowdfunding risks.
A behind-the-scenes look at Singletracks HQ in Decatur, Georgia, complete with bike storage, solar power, and wild watermelons growing outside.
Southern Wheelworks' Dustin explains Boost 148 advantages, evolving hub standards, pro wheel-building techniques, and tips for saving weight and money on custom builds.
After years of ignored balance bikes, a 6-year-old taught herself to ride in one try, offering her mountain-biking parents unexpected lessons in parenting.
The crew discusses mountain biking into old age, Greg's Santa Cruz Bronson review, plus this week's gears and spokes.
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**At least 29 major mountain bike brands are now selling bikes online, marking a quiet revolution in an industry that long resisted e-commerce.**
So many bike brands available for purchase online nowadays including Santa Cruz, Niner, Pivot, Devinci and more.
Mountain bikers have a love-hate relationship with flow trails, but are they really just for beginners, or do all riders secretly love them?
We talk fat bike design, adventure biking, and steel vs. carbon frame geometry with Vince from Chumba USA in this episode.
We discuss the murky world of unauthorized "gray area" mountain bike trails, including the ethical dilemmas around building and riding illegal singletrack.
TOGS are lightweight handlebar attachments that offer an alternative hand position to reduce fatigue, allowing riders to stretch thumbs while maintaining brake control.
Chris Daniels shares expert tips on eliminating pain through proper bike fit, plus we vent about 27.5+ wheels and trail hazards.
Riding trails after dark requires the right gear and techniques—we discuss night riding essentials, light recommendations, and strategies for safe nocturnal mountain biking.
In this episode we talk with Maxxis bike marketing specialist Bobby Brown about plus size mountain bike tires and wheels.
IMBA wants your input on electric mountain bikes through a quick survey to help guide research on eMTB trail impacts and usage.
Smith riders Rosara Joseph, Sarah Rawley, and Liz Cunningham shred the inaugural Trans Cascadia Enduro through Oregon's epic backcountry singletrack.
The crew discusses how to choose the best bikepacking bike, plus a new segment reveals what's grinding their gears and stoking their spokes.
Redbull Rampage controversies, mountain biking 14ers debates, and the search for the perfect do-it-all mountain bike—all discussed this episode.
The 7,000 foot descent down Pikes Peak is a mountain bike dream.
Fox Racing Shox acquires Marzocchi mountain bike assets, likely positioning the Italian brand to cover lower price points while maintaining Fox's premium reputation.
What do you get when you cross a burly downhill tire with a lightweight, fast rolling one?
Jeff, Greg, and Aaron discuss e-bike trail access, new California regulations, IMBA research, and why many mountain bikers oppose electric bikes on singletrack.
Editor-in-Chief Greg Heil shares insider tips on Helena, Montana's mountain biking scene, including top trails and what makes this destination worth visiting.
The crew discusses the Santa Cruz Bronson review, shares strategies for selling your used bike online, and explores affordable helmet camera options.
Jeff reviews an affordable helmet camera and highlights 8 epic mountain bike resort destinations, while John tests the KTM Myroon.
The Kona Process 134 DL delivers plush, planted descending performance on technical terrain, though it sacrifices some climbing efficiency for its enduro-focused capabilities.
We review the Orbea Occam TR and Breezer Supercell, plus share expert tips for getting top dollar when selling your used mountain bike online.
The SOOCOO C10 is a GoPro lookalike action camera priced under $80 that delivers impressive video quality for occasional mountain bike filmmakers.
Greg reviews the updated Santa Cruz Bronson, Maureen recaps the Clif Bar Cykel Scramble, and we test two pairs of mountain bike shorts.
The Singletracks crew discusses the week's stories and shares what they've been up to on and off the bike this week.
The crew discusses the Intense Tracer, essential emergency kit items, the Marin Pine Mountain, and updates to the Singletracks forums.
Helena shares her epic 3-part trip report sampling singletrack from Pennsylvania to Colorado, plus staff MTB headlines discussion coming Friday.
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