Matt lives in the Front Range of Colorado and started working at Singletracks as a staff writer in 2018. He served in the Marines and has a journalism degree from MSU-Denver. Since joining Singletracks, he’s covered every corner of mountain biking, from racing, to tech development, and trail building efforts in remote corners of Central and South America.
Though he writes about all aspects of mountain biking, he's used his journalism education to excel as a reporter covering trail access issues and the intersection with wildlife, and population growth, and competing recreational interests. Still, he loves writing about a $30 camp stove or must-have piece of gear that elevates the outdoor experience. Want to talk MTB news? Send him an email.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Primarily trail, with occasional dabbling in XC and enduro racing and bikepacking
- Mountain biking since: 2012
- Number of products reviewed: Too many count—I started reviewing MTB and outdoor products full time in 2018.
- Current stable: Canfield Lithium, Ibis Ripley AF, Obed Boundary
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Arts, Psychology, University of Colorado, Denver
- Bachelor Arts, Journalism, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Other publications: Colorado Community Newspapers, VeloNews, The News Station, 5280 Magazine, Eskapee, GearJunkie
The Hutchinson Touareg gravel bike tire may not be the lightest, but it rolls fast and offers good grip for multi-terrain rides.
Dynaplug has a new rubber-stuffing plug tool called the Racer Pro which packs four tips for plugging large and larger punctures.
Jeff shares the DIY moto bike hauler he uses for his new Ibis Ripley AF mountain bike.
We caught up with mountain biker Braydon Bringhurst to hear more about his approach to media and to glean a few tips for technical climbing.
These two large hip packs for mountain biking are priced the same, but offer slightly different features.
Devinci Cycles have two new bikes out today, a hardtail and a full suspension bike, both aluminum, and both made in Canada.
Outride Fund grants are open to schools, community programs, coaches, teams, and others to enhance inclusivity and equity in the sport.
We round up all of the 2021 mountain bike team and athlete changes that have been announced so far.
The Addaday BioZoom Edge is a percussion massager designed to help athletes recover after big rides.
In 2021, veteran mountain bikers can set the tone for new riders and the industry alike.
Mountain bikes may be harder to get than ever thanks to supply chain and logistical challenges that are bleeding into 2021.
PNW Components is now covering all of their current and future products with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
A $5 million class-action lawsuit has been filed against Trek for making false or misleading claims about the safety of their WaveCel helmet technology.
The Thule Helium Platform 2 is a premium tray-style hitch rack that promises to keep its mitts off your bike.
This hardtail mountain bike does it all, from bikepacking to trail riding to kid hauling.
The MRP Raven offers independent air chambers along with other goodies at a price under $1,000.
Mountain bike trails and gravel roads are an integral part of the plan to revitalize the town of Trinidad, Colorado.
The Lezyne Pressure Over Drive Pump features a chamber designed to inflate and seat tubeless mountain bike tires.
The Specialized Turbo Levo SL is a lightweight trail bike with a smaller motor and battery than most electric mountain bikes.
The $40 Chrome Doubletrack Feed Back puts snacks and hydration at the bar for easy access.
The District of North Vancouver is making plans to mitigate the sprawling network of unsanctioned mountain bike trails on Mount Seymour in British Columbia.
Unpacking the research on flow states, and how it can be applied to mountain biking.
Knolly Bikes is suing Intense Cycles, claiming that the latter infringed upon a suspension design patent
Marin adds a carbon version of their Alpine Trail enduro bike featuring progressive geometry at an affordable price.
Evil updated the Offering, a 140mm 29er trail bike with adjustable geometry.
As the population and interest in outdoor recreation grows, Colorado mountain bike trails like those at Apex park are feeling the strain.
This mini-series shares the BC Bike Race experience through the eyes of 6 athletes and showcases the communities that embrace the event each year.
Camelbak slashes the weight of the Rogue and other classic hydration packs by almost half for 2021.
For a mountain bike trail feature I know I can ride, the longer I look at it, the bigger it gets.
A planned trail project north of Las Vegas could fragment the habitat for an endangered butterfly species.
The Teravail Kessel is a true all-mountain tire, though enduro riders may want to go for the Ultra Durable casing and avoid the tan wall version.
The new Canfield Lithium is a 163mm enduro bike, while the new Tilt is a 138mm trail bike. Both are 29ers and feature the CBF suspension design.
Multiple groups are criticizing the Department of the Interior for its handling of funding tied to the Great American Outdoors Act that was signed into law earlier this year.
The Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA) has partnered with Golden, Colorado bike shop Pedal Pushers Cyclery to help fund mountain bike specific trails on the Front Range by raffling off a sick Transition Patrol.
Kyle MacDermaid built up a lightweight, race-worthy mountain bike, based around an aluminum frame.
Sports nutritionist Jen Sommers-Dirks helps us build the optimal pre-ride breakfast burrito.
The Specialized Recon 3.0 mountain bike shoe features two Boa closures and a stiff, but not too stiff, carbon-plated sole.
Heil Valley Ranch in Boulder, Colorado and Bobcat Ridge Natural Area outside of Fort Collins are closed indefinitely due to severe fire damage.
Cannondale and Education First Pro Cycling are starting cycling programs at Tribal and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
The 9-month-old Santa Cruz Heckler gets a newer, lighter motor and the MX edition has a 29er front end.
The Topeak Prepstand Pro features a built in digital scale, premium vice-grip jaw, and aluminum construction.
The geometry isn't the longest or slackest compared to other enduro bikes, but that might not matter. For riders who are after the fastest way down the mountain, the Altitude is an excellent choice.
Mountain bikers Kait Boyle and Kurt Refsnider recently set new fastest known times (FKTs) on the 137-mile-long Kokopelli Trail stretching from Fruita to Moab.
The Specialized Turbo Levo SL is an electric mountain bike that demands more power from the rider while offering a lighter, more agile stance.
Sedona mountain bike tourists have a new "adventure and activity center" to visit, and it looks like it's made to suit any rider's needs.
The Vermont Mountain Bike Association is looking to hire a new executive director to lead the state's successful advocacy group.
The Dirt Kanza is rebranding as Unbound Gravel. The popular race will take next place in the Flint Hills of Kansas on June 5, 2021.
Central Arkansas will have 28 miles of new trail to enjoy soon with the opening of the Monument Trail system at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, and the construction of new trail at the River Mountain and Two Rivers Parks in Little Rock.
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