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 superb mountain bike trails in Bent Creek Experimental Forest.
Team Singletracks grabbed third place at the Baker's Dozen 13-hour endurance race, logging 18 laps on the rooty Horn Creek trail in perfect fall weather.
October 21, 1976 marked the first Repack race on Mt. Tamalpais, where pioneering riders on Klunkers helped birth modern mountain biking.
The Southeast Bike Expo brings demo rides, night testing, and major bike brands to Georgia's International Horse Park this February, benefiting IMBA.
The Light & Motion Seca 800 offers hotspot-free illumination and intelligent power management, making it the best bar-mounted night riding light we've tested.
The Spy Optic Quanta sunglasses feature a patented venting system to reduce fog, grippy temples, and durable lenses for just under $100.
Interbike 2012 tire trends reveal tubeless options expanding rapidly, 29ers getting wider and more aggressive, and multi-compound designs becoming mainstream.
A test ride review of the 2012 Marin Rift Zone trail bike.
The Yeti SB95 brings 5 inches of plush Switch suspension to the 29er trail bike category, proving big wheels belong beyond cross-country racing.
All the 2011/12 mountain bikes from Interbike 2011.
The Giant Anthem X 29er full suspension defies preconceptions with lightweight performance, stellar climbing ability, and surprisingly nimble handling on technical terrain.
The Surly Moonlander pushes fat bike limits with massive 3.8" tires that float over loose terrain but struggle in corners on this rigid steel beast.
The Trek Rumblefish is a lightweight aluminum full-suspension 29er that climbs efficiently and descends with agile, responsive handling despite its unconventional geometry.
The Specialized Camber Pro 29er is a race-ready full suspension trail bike that climbs like an XC rocket and descends with confidence.
The updated Redline d680 29er features a lighter hydroformed aluminum frame, tapered head tube, and quality Fox and SRAM components for $2,900.
We tested the first generation Santa Cruz Tallboy cross-country mountain bike at Bootleg Canyon.
Trek and Gary Fisher bikes dominate Singletracks' reader-voted best MTB gear of 2011, while classic designs like Shimano M520 pedals continue their winning streak.
The official Singletracks Android app is now available, plus new trail progress bars help you track how many epic trails you've ridden.
The updated Singletracks iPhone app features account login, photo galleries, enhanced search, blog integration, and turn-by-turn directions to trailheads.
**Here are a few options:**
Calling out every rock, log, and branch on group rides might be courteous, but it ruins the spontaneous thrill of mountain biking.
**Alternative:**
Why constant trail callouts during group rides can kill your flow, break concentration, and spoil mountain biking's unpredictable rush.
**Alternative:**
Group ride callouts for every obstacle may seem helpful, but they spoil surprises and break the flow of true mountain biking.
Mountain bikers can catch Stage 5's climb to Rabbit Ears Pass and Stage 6's figure-8 loop around Golden's popular Front Range trail systems.
**Stage 3 features a spectator-friendly uphill time trial in Vail, while Stage 4's mellow terrain from Avon to Steamboat offers prime breakaway opportunities.**
Pro road racers will tackle dirt roads and 12,000-foot passes while mountain bikers can shred Doctor Park's "wildflower lasers" near Gunnison.
Stage 1 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge connects two legendary mountain bike towns: Salida and Crested Butte, with epic trail riding opportunities.
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge prologue features a lightning-fast 5.18-mile time trial through Colorado Springs' stunning Garden of the Gods park.
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge brings world-class road racing to Colorado's best mountain biking destinations, making it the perfect excuse to ride epic trails.
Test your trail knowledge in our Name that MTB Trail contest for HuckNRoll gift cards, grab bag goodies, and free stickers.
Mark Beaumont's gripping account of his record-breaking 18,000-mile solo bike journey around the world in under 200 days will inspire any cyclist.
The Syncros FL Carbon 29er fork weighs just 1.25 pounds and delivers surprising trail performance, proving rigid can still rip at $499.
Switching to a 1x9 drivetrain offers simpler shifting, lower maintenance, better chainring protection, and forces you to become a stronger rider.
The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 hitch rack holds bikes upright, saves time over roof racks, improves fuel efficiency, and includes integrated locks for rack and bikes.
Portland's bike-friendly infrastructure impresses with bike lanes to the airport and ubiquitous shops, though mountain biking remains surprisingly limited in the city.
Tillamook State Forest's Browns Camp area offers mountain bikers miles of lush singletrack and challenging climbs less than an hour from Portland.
Sandy Ridge offers bike-park-style berms and jumps with technical terrain, all accessed via paved climb near Portland's misty Mt. Hood foothills.
The ultralight Syncros FL Carbon Fork weighs just 1 lb, 5 oz and looks like it actually belongs on a mountain bike.
Join Singletracks members for a group ride at Blankets Creek near Woodstock, GA this Saturday at 10am to experience purpose-built trails for all levels.
# Diabetic cyclist Tony Cervati tackles the grueling 2,800-mile Great Divide Race to raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes in upcoming documentary.
# Record snow delays bike park openings out West, with Whistler finally spinning lifts after their second snowiest winter on record.
SRAM files for IPO with impressive financials: $500M revenue, 17% annual growth, and 50% of sales from products less than 3 years old.
Celebrate National Bike Month with CycleFest Colorado, CLIF Bar's Meet the Moment campaign, and Performance Bike's 100th store giveaway featuring big prizes.
Pro mountain biker Mike West received jail time and a $500 fine for riding a Boulder trail closed to protect golden eagles, prompting renewed advocacy discussions.
Singletracks-sponsored team Faster Mustache is racking up impressive finishes, including a third-place singlespeed showing at the grueling Cohutta 100-mile mountain bike race.
Limited pre-orders for Singletracks jerseys end Friday, April 22—snag yours for $55 with proceeds supporting IMBA trail building and advocacy efforts.
Join Singletracks at Lake Hartwell this Saturday to help build Paynes Creek trail, meet fellow riders, learn from pros, and earn free trail membership.
SRAM's X0 hydraulic disc brakes offer lightweight carbon construction, whisper-quiet performance, and intuitive modulation that redefines how mountain bike brakes should work.
Singletracks members added nearly 1,700 photos, 385 reviews, and 2,457 videos during the Sacred Rides contest, with theUfan winning the BC trip.
Easton's Haven 29" wheels bring tubeless-ready, all-mountain durability to big wheels at just 1785 grams, proving 29ers aren't only for XC anymore.
Mountain biker banned from riding by health insurance company after costly claims for stitches, broken bones, and injuries over the years.
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