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
The Yakima Universal Forklift is a tool-free, factory roof rack-compatible bike tray that's quick to install and accommodates fat forks and disc brakes.
The Tour Divide is a 2,500-mile self-supported mountain bike race from Canada to Mexico, currently being tracked live via GPS on an online leaderboard.
Singletracks launches interactive Google Map showing mountain bike trail locations worldwide, with user-submitted trailheads clustering to reveal individual pins when zoomed.
Iron Horse bankruptcy auction set for July 13th, with Pacific Cycles and Outdoor Cycles bidding around $2 million for the struggling brand's assets.
Missy Giove busted with 400 pounds of marijuana, Colorado trails closed by rain, and Breckenridge hosts inaugural Bike Week this July.
ByeKyle takes their Simple Strap on tour with an honor-system "store" hitting East Coast mountain bike races this summer.
Jeff tackles 300 miles and five middle Georgia trail systems in one epic day, finding overgrown doubletrack, closed trails, and one hidden singletrack gem.
The QStarz Travel Recorder X is a screenless, pager-sized GPS that simplifies trail mapping and photo geotagging for under a hundred bucks.
Augusta, GA will host the 2010 IMBA World Summit, showcasing the region's growing reputation for sustainable trail building and world-class mountain biking destinations.
Easton funds carbon nanotube research while Australian government pays unemployed workers to build mountain bike trails in Queensland's Mary Valley.
Here's a suggested one-sentence excerpt in Singletracks.com style:
Greg Minaar and Sabrina Jonnier claimed downhill victories at Fort William's World Cup before 20,000 fans at the world's top-rated mountain bike event.
Nearly 200 volunteers helped reroute eroded trails at Sope Creek on National Trails Day, with plans for new bike loops this fall.
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Mountain bikers can celebrate National Trails Day by introducing newbies to the sport, volunteering for trail work, or joining organized rides happening across the country.
The Blue XC Carbon's lugged carbon construction delivers pro-level stiffness and instant responsiveness that transforms tight corners and technical climbs into pure flow.
Greg Minnaar won the first World Indoor MTB Championships in the UK, where top riders pedaled stationary bikes on a computer-simulated virtual course.
Odyssey's keyboard-style BMX grips spell out designer Aaron Ross's name and trick commands, though white grips would quickly turn brown on the trails.
California State Parks proposes opening 4 miles of trail on Mount Tamalpais to mountain bikes
NASCAR drivers Andy Lally and Craig Stanton will compete in the 24 Hours of Big Bear mountain bike race this June on Blue Competition Cycles.
Trek, Cannondale, and Norco are recalling thousands of mountain bikes this week due to faulty suspension forks and frames that could fail during rides.
A Sheffield University researcher has invented an electronic rear shock that automatically adjusts compression settings based on terrain, raising questions about technology in mountain biking.
A 62-mile mountain bike race through Sumter National Forest's best singletrack ended with a bridge crash, bent derailleur, and wobbly-wheeled finish.
Mountain bikers rescue lost hikers in thunderstorm, women's participation grows at Whistler, and new photo embed codes make sharing trail pics easier.
# Oakridge, Oregon stakes its claim as mountain biking capital of the Northwest with over 500 miles of singletrack and craft beer.
Mountain bikers are being asked to join hikers and equestrians to save Japanese Gulch trails in Everett, WA from warehouse development.
Celebrate the Queen's birthday New Zealand-style with a challenging 56-mile lap around Lake Tekapo featuring rocky stream crossings and $1500 prize money.
Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens May 16 with expanded Garbanzo Zone trails, redesigned slopestyle features, and new dual slalom courses at the base.
Gary Fisher shares commuter fashion tips for Bike to Work Week, as apparel companies design cycling clothing that transitions seamlessly to the office.
Mountain bikers will race a 4-mile loop course in Greenland, Michigan that includes a half-mile section through an underground mine tunnel.
# Controversial op-ed suggests hikers and mountain bikers should work together to protect wilderness areas, sparking heated debate in the comments section.
With just two weeks until his first metric century, the author tackles a grueling 48-mile training ride with 5,000 feet of climbing in north Georgia.
Magnesium mountain bike frames offer a lightweight, stiff alternative to carbon fiber with better impact resistance, though they're similarly priced and heavier than top carbon options.
Urban mountain bike criteriums like Red Trail Racing's downtown Lakeland event bring spectator-friendly racing to the streets with parking garage climbs and stair descents.
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Vote for a reader's bike name suggestion, check out the first HD helmet cam, and see how downhillers train at a Portuguese riding camp.
A $1 million Portland bike park, 30 miles of new Pennsylvania singletrack, and a $600,000 California trail expansion highlight spring's trail-building boom.
Lumma Design's new mountain bike blends automotive styling with cycling, showcasing a limited edition model influenced by BMX expertise, priced at $4,320.
Specialized recalls 14,000 2009 mountain bikes due to defective handlebars that can break during rides, causing serious crashes and injuries.
# Rocky Mountain Bikes' Dirt Series teaches advanced women's mountain biking skills like wheelie drops and log jumps at locations across North America.
Wheelchair athlete Kelly Smith wins Vancouver Sun Run 10K just 17 months after fracturing his elbow in a gnarly Hawaii mountain bike crash.
Markus Stockl on his way to a world MTB speed record. Mountain bikers are always looking for new ways to push the envelope - mountain biking wouldn't be an extreme sport if…
Spring's warming weather tempts mountain bikers onto wet trails, but riding muddy singletrack damages trails—opt for roads or better-drained alternatives instead.
Preparing for a 62-mile mountain bike race with a marathon-inspired training plan: substituting runs for rides and progressively longer weekend sessions.
Riders race 300 miles of unsupported singletrack from the Mexican border to Superior, Arizona, with real-time GPS tracking available online.
Cam Zink's long-awaited Sensus Grips feature a mushroom-inspired ridge pattern, super soft compound, USA manufacturing, and cost just $10.99 per pair.
Kona is crowdsourcing the name for their new long-travel all-mountain bike with Magic Link technology, offering a free bike as the grand prize.
# A UK roofer recovers his stolen $2,900 mountain bike six years later after spotting someone riding it in front of his new house.
Mountain bikers can test ride the latest bikes and gear at the public Interbike Outdoor Demo East in Providence, Rhode Island this October.
# One-Sentence Excerpt Options:
Here are a few 24-word-or-less options in Singletracks style:
**Option 1 (19 words):**
New York rider builds his own mountain bike park with miles of trails, terrain parks, and an indoor winter track.
**Option 2 (24 words):**
When Paul Maggy couldn't find good trails near Plattsburgh, NY, he built the Adirondack Bike Ranch with terrain parks and an indoor track.
**Option 3 (18 words):**
The Adirondack Bike Ranch opens this month offering terrain parks, trail systems, and indoor riding for just $25 annually.
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My recommendation is **Option 1** – it captures the DIY spirit, highlights the unique features (especially the indoor track), and maintains that enthusiastic, accessible tone Singletracks is known for.
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