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
New mountain bike tech, circa 2008.
The Anchorage Daily News ran a story by Craig Medred a few days ago about winter riding in Alaska that had some good stuff in it. A few highlights: Snowmachine tracks are…
The guys over at Evomo are helping organize a fundraiser in memorial of Mark Reynolds, the racer who died at Sea Otter a couple weeks ago. Here are the details, please help…
In the past week or so there have been several stories of mountain bikers being injured and even killed while riding off road. Just last week a mountain biker was rescued near…
If you've been reading the news lately you know staple food item prices are way up: the price of corn, for example, has risen 30 percent in the last year. There seem…
If you don't feel like working yourself back into shape this spring, check out the E+ Mountain Bike from Electric Motion Systems (EMS). The E+ is pretty much a real mountain bike…
Over at the Daily Camera Marty Caivano posted an enthusiastic article about summer riding in the western US and runs through some of the biggest and best events being held this summer…
The Montery County Herald posted an article about pro mountain bike racers that gives a little insight into what it's like to live on your bike. Shonny Vanlandingham, Kelli Emmett and Lea…
Officials in Australia are cracking down on illegal mountain bike trails constructed within state forests and nature preserves with increased patrols and fines from $75 to $750. The EPA in Australia says…
The 13th annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival starts tomorrow which, in my opinion, means that spring has finally arrived everywhere. Last weekend the Californians got to play out at Sea Otter, now…
Mark Reynolds, owner of Wicked Racin and inventor of the Dualrailleur Guide, died suddenly during a race at the Sea Otter Classic this weekend at the age of 48. From eyewitness reports…
A couple of interesting mountain bike news items from the west coast caught my attention this morning: The San Francisco Chronicle posted an article on single speed mountain bikes that seems to…
There's a new mountain bike lifestyle clothing line on the block called Division 26 and Eric Carter, a pro rider for Mongoose, is on board to lend the brand some trail cred.…
It seems like mother nature is toying with the mountain bikers. One weekend the weather is beautiful and we're riding in shorts, the next weekend it's snowing and cold. Even here in…
Sounds like this will be a great event, see flyer for details.
When you combine bikes and beer you really can't go wrong, especially when the bikes are mountain and the beers are Sweetwater. The latest Collective film "Seasons" is being screened right here…
I just received an email from Amazon.com saying the Garmin Edge 705 is FINALLY available for purchase. Unfortunately they aren't giving these babies away but at least Amazon knocked $173 bucks off…
It's that time of year again - The Sea Otter Classic starts next week and this year's schedule appears bigger and better than ever. For those new to the sport, Sea Otter…
Mudhunny got me my first pair of real mountain bike shorts for my birthday this year - a pair of Fox Mid Ranger Shorts. I've always worn straight spandex on the trail…
Why does it seem like people are always trying to invent a better bicycle? The two wheeler has certainly seen some great innovations over the years (gears, suspension, etc.) but if you…
The Bike Noob posed an age-old question on his blog yesterday: What's the difference between a mountain bike helmet and a road helmet? Well, obviously one often has a visor while the…
The mountain bike trails at Tom Brown Park in Tallahassee, FL aren't unlike the trails in many suburban areas - tightly packed loops that seem to fold in on themselves, multiple runs…
I'm glad to hear everyone enjoyed our April Fools post yesterday. For those who didn't read all the way through, Apple is NOT releasing an iBike, though a product called 'iBike' DOES…
In a bold move to dominate the growing mountain biking industry, Apple today announced the June 1, 2008 release of the iBike - a mountain bike integrated with an MP3 player, GPS…
Looking to add to your mountain biking resume this summer? Try adding a mountain bike ride down the "World's Most Dangerous Road" to your CV. Wait, I know what you're thinking -…
By now most of us have heard the lore surrounding the "first" mountain bikers riding Mount Tam north of San Francisco in the 1970s but it turns out bicycles were being ridden…
Received via IMBA email yesterday: Mountain bikers stand to lose access to many spectacular rides in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana. The forest wants to institute a blanket ban on…
Quick: What comes to mind when you think about mountain biking in Florida? If you're like me you probably think sandy trails, no hills, short tracks behind the local K-Mart, and zero…
Sunday's Northwest Arkansas Times had an extensive article about the local mountain biking scene, making the claim that "Arkansas is one of the best states in the country for (mountain biking)." I…
Yesterday's IMBA Southeast Singletrack email was PACKED with news about mountain biking and I was stoked to see so much happening in Georgia in March and April. The Georgia section of the…
Is it just me or is mountain biking starting to grow up? It seems like the days of riding illegal trails and slogging through the mud are pretty much over and as…
I hate to admit this but lately I've been more of a runner than a mountain biker. I mean, I still get out on the bike as often as possible but it's…
Received via email today: Registrations are now available for the 2008 Mountain Bike Summit, to be held at the Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe - Vermont, from May 7-9, 2008. This program will include valuable…
On my way down to the Ocala Spring Break Fat Tire Festival I stopped off in Macon to ride a couple of the local trails. Despite its location smack in the middle…
This weekend I got a chance to attend the 2nd Annual Ocala Mountain Bike Association Spring Break Fat Tire Fest at Santos and I have two words to describe the scene: rear…
This week it seems like I've been reading a lot about initiatives to make drivers more aware of cyclists on the road. Of course as mountain bikers we think this doesn't concern…
The Jedi on a bike / Folks from Lincoln blog has a great run down of some mountain bike events taking place across the midwest this weekend. The weather has been great…
In May of last year I wrote about hash runs (hashing) and I'm surprised - nay disappointed - that no one told me about mountain bike hashing. For the uninitiated, a hash…
A couple of mountain bike stories to start off your week: How many crack rocks is your bike worth to you? For George N. Magalhaes the answer is easy: four. The Florida…
I don't know if any of our current readers were with us back in the Mudhunny days of 1998 but if you were, prepare for a trip down memory lane. Here, for…
IMBA and Shimano are presenting a joint study titled "The Economics and Benefits of Mountain Biking " at the National Bike Summit in Washington D.C. this week and one of the study's…
The morzinemtb blog has a good post outlining the basics of downhill mountain biking and clicking through the site it seems to be a great resource. There are some gnarly shots of…
Here's a mountain biking niche you may not have heard of: Snow biking. Of course folks have been riding their mountain bikes in snow and ice since the beginning but today you…
This is perhaps the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard: Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering banning the sale of mountain bikes with quick release axles due to reported injuries to children.…
In honor of singletracks.com's 10th anniversary this year I'm starting a series of posts looking back at the history of the website. It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years already-…
If you're tired of the same old mountain bike trails on your continent, why not head south - waaaay south - to South Africa where the MTB scene is really heating up.…
Kona is doubling the number of bikes it expects to donate to healthcare workers in Africa through its ongoing 2-for-1 sales program from 500 to 1,000. Under the program Kona donates one…
Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is considering approving 6 miles of new singletrack open to hiking and mountain biking and you can help! The message from IMBA is pasted below, click…
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