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
Shimano is ramping up their move into cycling apparel with the purchase of Pearl Izumi, the popular bike clothing and shoe company. Does this mean we'll be seeing SPD-compatible jerseys? XTR bike…
The City of Toronto is concerned about the miles of informal mountain bike trails that exist in city parks and is asking for public input through next month. I've pasted part of…
Yesterday I got my first chance to ride a 29er mountain bike over at Roswell Bikes and I thought I'd share what I learned from my (brief) test drive. The bike was…
An aptly titled article from Health 24, "Mountain Biking Hurts Scrotum," shows that serious mountain bikers (those that ride for an average of 2 hours per day, 6 days a week) generally…
You can voice your opinion online about the proposed mountain bike trail connecting Eldorado Canyon and Walker Ranch near Boulder, CO. Of course funding is an open issue at this point, as…
24 miles of singletrack. In February. In shorts. That pretty much sums up the incredible Saturday mudhunny and I had in Sumter National Forest outside Augusta, GA. We parked at the newly…
This is the 10th anniversary of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) and there is plenty happening to mark the occasion. Adventure Cycling is offering its first ever guided ride of…
This weekend the Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo mountain bike race will be held in Arizona and more than 3,000 participants and spectators are expected to attend. The race organizer…
I came across a link to thehelmetmohawk.com the other day and needless to say I was intrigued. Apparently the helmet mohawk attaches to any helmet using suction cups and has been tested…
Apparently there is some concern over the selection of the 2012 London Olympic mountain bike course since the proposed site in Essex, England has very little elevation change - less than 300…
According to the online legal dictionary, a lemon is "a car that gives you serious trouble soon after you buy it." Many states even have lemon laws to protect buyers from being…
Well, I did it. I finally got my first GPS with a color screen. This is GPS #8 for me and I thought I'd share some of my impressions for those of…
With the ongoing intersection of technology and mountain biking there have been some recent efforts to quantify and compare mountain bike trails. While the idea may sounds strange, some interesting progress has…
Bikochondriacs. Maybe you know one, maybe you are one. Or maybe you think you might be one. Here are 5 easy ways to tell if you, or someone you love, is in…
Out of the box most Garmin recreational GPS units can't even help you find your way out of the trailhead parking lot. To get true navigational data like landmarks and topography on…
This weekend I got a chance to check out the Dauset trails south of Atlanta and I think I'm impressed. I mean, just looking at the stats - ~17 miles of wooded…
That's according to Bicycle Retailer but I'm thinking perhaps the Tour de France is a bit larger. Bicycle Retailer claims Sea Otter hosts around 10,000 competitors and 50,000 fans but I know…
Earlier this month the US Library of Congress got their heads out of their asses and updated the subject "All Terrain Cycling" to "Mountain Biking" in their extensive catalog system. Perhaps they…
Lance raced the Miles of DisComfort Mountain Bike Marathon Event at Flat Rock Ranch in Texas this past weekend and apparently the competition was a bit too much. Armstrong dropped out of…
Congress is introducing the West Virginia Wilderness Bill next week and according to the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) it could spell the end of bike access to more than 50…
If you're thinking about heading to Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine this weekend, skip the skis - bring your mountain bike instead! Ernie's Cycle Shop Snow Mountain Bike Race will…
Ever wonder how people get into doing those 24-hour mountain bike races? I mean, plenty of people participate in 24-hour races as a part of a team but you gotta be made…
What better way to show your French pride on the road or trail than with a bike helmet shaped like a beret? A young artist in Czechoslovakia has designed just such a…
I hate to keep reminding everyone that it's the winter but it seems like all the MTB news these days just confirms it. You know the weekend ride in Macon I skipped…
Yeah, I chickened out this weekend. I mean, I had every intention of going down to Macon Saturday to the SORBA mountain bike weekend but then they said the white stuff was…
For some folks the upcoming 3-day weekend will be a good chance to hit the slopes but here's another idea: Give back to your local trails. Students at the University of Washington,…
Peter Lynch, the legendary Fidelity mutual fund manager and investment guru, always recommended investing in what you know to achieve extraordinary financial returns. If you're like me you know about mountain biking…
New USA Cycling Mountain Bike Coach: Mike "Gully" Gullickson took over both the mountain bike and cyclo-cross programs for USA Cycling yesterday. Gullickson brings serious dirt racing experience as a five-time UCI…
SORBA is hosting a big bash down in Macon, GA this weekend that promises to rival any of the big summer MTB festivals. Camping Friday and Saturday night, a tour of the…
Lee McCormack brought up an interesting question over on his blog yesterday: Why do high end mountain bikes often cost more than high end motorbikes (dirtbikes)? Are mountain bikers being given the…
Lest you think the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas this week is all about flat screen televisions and geeky computer junk, here are a few products being exhibited that even mountain bikers…
I just read a quick article about a guy who is riding a mountain bike across Asia. He started near the base of Everest and has been riding since last April. Not…
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for…
San Rafael, Calif. - January 8, 2008 - Trips for Kids (TFK) proudly announces its annual "Brews, Bikes and Bucks" raffle event will take place Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the Broken…
Looking for a way to stick to your mountain bike resolutions in 2008? Here's one way: Commit to riding in an epic mountain bike event this year. (Notice I didn't say you…
I came across a couple of interesting tidbits of mountain bike news this morning that you may have missed as 2007 came to a close: * What do you get the man…
If you're just now getting into texting on your phone I hate to tell you but you're way behind the times. These days you can do a whole lot more and you…
So I have this New Year's tradition that I started four years ago and haven't kept since: A New Year's day mountain bike ride. Yesterday that tradition was revived at the Stonewall…
Ever wonder what happened to your favorite mountain bike brands from the 1990s? Thanks to the internet you don't have to wonder any more - a trip down memory lane is just…
Want to know what's in store for mountain biking in 2008? My crystal ball tells me 2008 is going to be the year of the mountain bike as we see these developments…
As 2007 comes to a close I thought I'd reflect on some of our more popular blog posts and in a separate post I'll give my predictions of the top mountain biking…
Too Much Fun Promotions is hosting the first Baja Epic mountain bike race in Baja California, Mexico November 5-8 starting in Rosarito Beach. The challenging course promises diverse terrain through some very…
Okay so this will probably appeal to roadies more than anyone else but Cervellum has a prototype for a rear-view video camera and handlebar display unit. Though the cam is way cooler…
Around this time of year many folks start considering their health and fitness goals for the new year so I thought I'd share some thoughts on mountain biking for fitness. If you've…
Singletracks experienced some minor technical problems earlier this week (that is, if you consider your server catching fire and melting "minor") but we're back in business with a shiny new motherboard and…
President Bush is a fat tire junkie and the Washington Post printed an article on Monday that offers some dirt on the who and where of the President's mountain bike rides. Apparently…
Marilyn Price, founder of Trips for Kids, a non-profit that helps disadvantaged kids experience the excitement of mountain biking, is one of 40 finalists to be named "America's Hometown Hero" in the…
How do you convince intelligent, fun-loving high school seniors to apply to your conservative Christian university near Lynchburg, VA? You build some gnarly mountain bike trails on campus, of course! At least…
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