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
Ride along with Singletracks on the mountain bike trails around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
The women's bike apparel brand Machines for Freedom has a new filmmaker grant, made for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) that will offer up to $2,000 for grantees.
The Trash Free Trails (TFT) team is encouraging all of us to get out on the trails, and stop the bike for some cleanup at littered spots from October 23-31.
The Pearl Izumi Summit knee guard offers lightweight, flexible, and breathable protection for mountain biking.
Pearl Izumi has a fresh set of jerseys, jackets, pants, and gloves for mountain biking this fall.
The Specialized Bike Outride program is expanding and they are adding five new Riding for Focus programs in the Four Corners region of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado.
The US Secretary of the Interior has finalized rules for e-bike access to certain federal lands.
Specialized moves to a flexible stay suspension design for carbon models, and ditches 27.5-wheeled builds for the new Stumpjumper.
Exploring the singletrack mountain bike trails in Marquette and Ishpeming, Michigan from Noquemanon to RAMBA.
The TRP DH-R Evo mountain bike brakes feature a thicker, 2.3mm rotor disc.
Trek's WaveCel protective technology is now available on a much more affordable helmet.
When shopping for a mountain bike, there are a lot of factors to consider. Perhaps weight should be one of the least important for some of us.
The updated Specialized Stumpjumper EVO is one beefy trail bike.
Bike Magazine has been shut down by its owner and publisher American Media.
G-Form, known for its low-profile, fit-like-a-glove knee and elbow pads, has a new and tougher option for mountain bikers called the E-Line.
The 2021 Devinci Troy trail bike is slacker and has and a beefier seat tube.
The US Forest Service is seeking input from the public about how electric bikes are managed on USFS land.
Some of the most popular mountain bike trails in the Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests around Winter Park, Colorado are now closed due to the spread of the Williams Fork fire.
The new TTXAir fills a spot for aggressive trail and enduro riders who want better and more tunable performance in a lighter weight air shock.
Matt challenges himself to finish the Crusher, a gravel race that takes place on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, alone.
Thule has a few new options for MTB hip packs out there. We tried out the middle-sized Rail 2L.
Esker adds another mountain bike to the line with Dave Weagle's Orion suspension.
A fully rigid bike with a dropper post, boost spacing, and carbon fork? You might want to give the Doggler a look.
Estes Park is known as a top tourist destination in Colorado, though not necessarily for its mountain bike trails.
The new carbon Giant Trance X Advanced trail bike adds more rear travel.
Öhlins newest RXF36 M.2 coil fork has its sweet spot. It may just take some time to find.
The latest GoPro action camera features 5K resolution, improved image stabilization, and a forward-facing selfie screen.
The Santa Cruz Paydirt program announces grants to promote mountain bike trail building and access around the world. These are the projects that were chosen.
We tried out two different adjustable travel dropper posts and compare the differences on the e*thirteen Vario Infinite and the third generation PNW Rainier.
The new Salsa Blackthorn and Cassidy mountain bike models are made for hard-charging, all-day adventures.
A popular trail system in Oregon is closed to mountain biking due to the risk of wildfire in the area while poor air quality is making riding dangerous.
Southwest Utah could start building up to 60 miles of new mountain bike trails as soon as this December.
HIs and hers custom Santa Cruz mountain bikes built to enjoy the trails near Santa Cruz.
Our final review of the $3,500 Fezzari Delano Peak Comp trail bike.
The POC VPD System Lite knee pads are designed for enduro racing and regular mountain bike rides too.
The Solstice trail in Salida is at risk of being decommissioned for a gravel mine expansion. Learn why, and find out how to submit comments to the BLM.
Rampage will be back in 2021.
Ampt Biking wants to help amputees and adaptive athletes get on mountain bikes. We joined the group at their first-ever event in August.
Privateer will have an "E" model of their 161 enduro bike.
At nearly $300, the Giro Manifest helmet is pricey, but for those that want comfort on the trail, the Manifest delivers.
Diamondback updates the Haanjo to make it more comfortable and expands available build options.
Start by spending less time texting on your phone.
New mountain bike tire brand Versus is a direct-to-consumer tire provider and their first piece of rubber doesn't disappoint.
Eliot Jackson and Katie Holden's Grow Cycling Foundation is taking inclusion and underserved communities in cycling head on.
Illegal trail building is seeing an upswing during the pandemic, so MTB advocates are trying to recruit rogue diggers.
The SJ Brooks scholarship puts bikes and gear in the hands of BIPOC riders in an effort to diversify cycling.
Is 300-miles the optimal travel distance for mountain biking this summer?
Canyon releases the 2021 Sender as a mixed-wheel or 29er downhill bike.
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