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
Achieving true expert status in mountain biking requires 10,000 hours of practice—a journey that takes most riders decades to complete.
IMBA's updated Epic criteria retired popular trails like Monarch Crest and Kingdom Trails, now requiring 80% singletrack, 20+ miles, and true backcountry experiences.
Niner's new ROS 9 Plus is a playful steel 29er with 3-inch tires, short chainstays, and slack geometry for $2,999.
Help us identify the best mountain bike gear brands of 2014 by taking our quick survey—results coming soon!
SRAM's Type 2 clutch derailleur reduces chain slap and adds solid shifting feel, but won't completely eliminate chain drops on standard chainrings.
Survey reveals berms and rollers are the most universally loved trail features, while mountain bikers average just one volunteer hour per 20 riding hours.
The first-ever Nite Nationals 12-hour night race combines technical singletrack, sleep deprivation, and a $7,500 purse at Alabama's Chewacla State Park.
The 2015 Motobecane NightTrain Bullet is a $1,499 fatbike equipped with a RockShox Bluto fork that's ready to tackle any terrain.
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Whether you're rolling sponsored-rider deep or dirt-bagging it, Park City delivers world-class mountain biking for every budget and riding style.
Mountain bikers love Strava for tracking rides, but these five improvements would make the app even better for off-road adventures.
Kaenon's Trade sunglasses offer goggle-like coverage and exceptional optics in a murdered-out finish that'll make you feel like Batman on the trail.
The Canyons Bike Park offers expertly-built downhill trails ranging from beginner to double black diamond, plus top-notch instruction for riders of all abilities.
The HEXO+ is an autonomous drone that follows mountain bikers down the trail, capturing GoPro footage at speeds up to 45mph for $599.
Park City is already on every mountain biker's wishlist as a top destination thanks to hundreds of miles of trails, excellent scenery, and plenty of in-town amenities for riders and families alike. So, since you're going to Park City--here are the five things you have to do while you're in town!
The NiteRider Pro 1200 Race offers versatile brightness settings, refined components, and impressive battery life for night riders seeking a reliable, well-engineered lighting system.
Yellow River trails near Atlanta need your vote in the Bell Built grant competition to add a skills park for young riders.
Singletracks crunches thousands of trail reviews to reveal the most popular mountain bike trail in every U.S. state this year.
The Camelbak FlashFlo LR waist pack offers excellent cargo space and hydration without the back sweat, restricted movement, and uncomfortable straps of traditional hydration packs.
Nanotips is a liquid coating that makes any bike glove touchscreen-compatible, eliminating the need to remove gloves to use your smartphone on the trail.
Our correspondent mudhunny is at Sea Otter this weekend sharing exclusive photos and updates across our social media channels—follow along for insider coverage!
Earn a new Georgia State Parks badge by riding at least six of twelve state parks offering mountain bike trails and paths.
New Sedona topo trail map from Beartooth Publishing features 14 top mountain bike rides, plus fresh maps covering Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Arizona.
A map collector shares unique examples from bike parks, clubs, and trail systems, showcasing how printed maps serve as snapshots and souvenirs.
Florida's Alafia and Balm Boyette trails offer roller coaster descents on former phosphate mines, proving mountain biking in the Sunshine State is anything but flat.
The Southeast Bike Expo returns to Georgia International Horse Park March 15-16 with demo rides, racing, and a night bike light test session.
Singletracks adds new features to help traveling riders connect with, support, and get involved with local mountain bike clubs that build and maintain trails.
Mountain bikers share trail condition reports year-round, revealing patterns that help riders predict the best times to visit and identify maintenance issues.
Survey results reveal fat biking's addictive nature, with owners riding 76 times yearly and early brands like Surly maintaining dominance despite industry giants entering.
Ellijay, Georgia's thriving mountain bike scene is built on passionate locals like the Palmeris, who tirelessly maintain trails and welcome visiting riders.
It's hard to resist taking a smartphone on the mountain bike trail. With a single device, it's possible to track your ride, navigate unfamiliar terrain, take photos and videos, and even call…
The Maxxis Ikon 29er does its job absorbing trail chatter and smoothing out rough patches.
Quick: what's your best friend's phone number? If you're like me, you have a hard time remembering because your phone has replaced your brain for questions like that. So it makes sense…
Bern is a company that's known for producing helmets for the ski and skate industries, and this year they're applying that know-how to a new line of mountain bike helmets. Based in…
How to find mountain bike trails at night, and recognition for the riders who bike in the dark the most.
Polaroid unveiled a tiny action cam at CES this week called the C3. The camera shoots in HD and includes 2GB of internal storage (expandable to…
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Hanukkah, or just plain old gift giving, we want to see photos of the MTB loot you scored this holiday season! Post a photo of your…
Mountain biking is a great way to kick off the New Year and with fat bikes becoming more popular, there's no excuse for staying off the trails this week, no matter the…
A one-of-a-kind mountain bike ride at one of the most inaccessible places on earth: Thule, Greenland.
I've always been a map geek. I can spend hours poring over a good topo map, planning routes and…
A lot of us do it, but mountain biking with headphones is just plain dangerous, no matter how we try to justify it. Heck, it can even be a little anti-social, if…
Strava recently demo'd an app for Google Glass that promises to turn every ride--and possibly even your…
One of our writers, Jim Hodgson, is releasing a book this week about climbing the tallest mountain outside the Himalayas. The book is titled How To Mount Aconcagua. Jim calls it a…
A couple weeks ago we asked mountain bikers to share their thoughts about the 27.5/650b wheel size and after crunching the numbers we put together this infographic to tell the story. We…
The Notch helmet from Mavic is designed with trail and enduro riders in mind, providing additional coverage compared to traditional cross-country helmets while still retaining a lightweight and comfortable design. I've been…
A fall ride report from the CAMBA mountain bike trails located in and around Cable, Wisconsin.
Mountain biking, like many modern sports, is built on a foundation of continuous technology improvements and electric mountain bikes are just another development in that progression. It's unfair to discriminate against trail…
"Is this trail legal?" I asked as we ducked onto a sliver of singletrack tucked into a park I'd never noticed before. I felt like a dork for asking, but still, I…
Clif Bar is making three seasonal varieties of their eponymous energy snacks and I recently got a chance to try all three. Since taste is a really subjective call, I decided to…
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