Gerow started as a freelance writer for Singletracks and was a full-time staff member from 2019 to 2022. His areas of expertise include component tech and tires, suspension setup, gravity riding, bikepacking, repair, and maintenance. A mountain biker since 1986, Gerow continues to contribute compelling and expert mountain bike and component reviews.
"If not riding then I'm writing, or quite possibly cooking something. I play bass with nine-and-a-half fingers, eat vegetables and fruit, and prefer movement as frequently as possible. I find discomforts and challenges more useful than most things, particularly what emerges from them. If I died and could return as anything I would choose a camp fire."
Author snapshot
- Instagram: @ribbonsinsticksmedia
- Location: Bellingham, Washington
- Previous location: Torino, Italy and Florence, Italy
MTB experience
- Mountain biking since 1986
- Current bike stable: Raaw Madonna (160mm) and a Kona Unit (rigid)
- Favorite place to ride: Jamniza, Slovenia
Writing experience and education
- Other publications: Craft MTN and various Italian blogs
- Masters of Sociology
- Firefighter 2 Certification, EMT, Hazmat Operations, Rope Rescue
If not riding then I'm writing, or quite possibly cooking something. I play bass with nine-and-a-half fingers, eat vegetables and fruit, and prefer movement as frequently as possible. I find discomforts and challenges more useful than most things, particularly what emerges from them. If I died and could return as anything I would choose a camp fire.
Little Bellas is a growing mountain bike program for girls ages 7 and up designated for building confidence and having fun on mountain bikes.
Rocky Mountain updates the Reaper line of kids' full-suspension mountain bikes with wheel sizes ranging from 24" to 27.5".
Backcountry Lifeline (BCLL) offers emergency and first aid training programs, and is raffling off a Ritchie Rude approved custom-built Yeti SB6.
Depending on your mountain bike ride length, here are some suggestions for what to pack.
The Ibis DV9 is a carbon XC mountain bike inspired by NICA high school racers.
Electric mountain bikes are being embraced in Europe, but shunned in the USA. We explore the reasons behind the different receptions so far.
Photo coverage of the final stop on 2018 Enduro World Series, at Finale Ligure, Italy where Ritchie Rude won the men's division and Cecil Ravanel won the women's race.
Mountain bike geometry numbers can be confusing, but they offer a great way to compare bikes and quantify your personal preferences.
Les Orres, located in the Alps, was the first mountain bike park in France. It offers nearly 4,000 vertical feet of scenic descents for beginners to experts.
The 20th Anniversary edition of the Pedroni Lupo Gara enduro bike features real gold leaf baked right into the finish.
Pro EWS racer Rae Morrison talks about recovering from injury and her impressions of the new Liv Intrigue all-mountain bike.
Ghost updates the SL AMR trail bike and adds the FR AMR enduro mountain bike to the lineup.
The Syncros Hixon iC combines a carbon mountain bike handlebar and stem into one piece, and delivers an excellent ride feel.
The Bardonecchia Bike Park in Northwestern Italy offers a good intro to mountain biking the Italian Alps.
Bell introduces a lighter, more affordable Full-9 full-face bike helmet, plus a $70 MIPS helmet that's sure to be a best-seller.
Mountain biking is a relatively new phenomenon in Turkey, and Emrah
Consider taking a few minutes to do some trail maintenance during your next mountain bike ride.
Breadwinner Cycles is a custom, hand-built mountain bike brand based in Portland, Oregon. The Goodwater is one of their hardtails, optimized for a 140mm fork.
Pro Enduro World Series athlete Caro Gehrig talks about the new DT Swiss 535 One trail/enduro fork in this exclusive interview.
Bold Cycles managed to squeeze 164mm of travel inside the frame of this highly adaptable enduro bike. Riders can tweak the head tube angle, chain stay length, and BB height.
Orange showed off a lightweight, prototype 29er DH bike and new colors on trail and enduro bikes.
The Alutech Fanes 6.0 enduro bike features sleek cable management and a memory chip for tracking maintenance and settings.
The new Trickstuff Maxima is said to be the strongest mountain bike brake on the market.
The new Polygon Siskiu N series of aluminum all-mountain bikes offers up to 170mm of travel at an affordable price.
The Nordest Bardino is an enduro hardtail with up to 170mm of travel up front. Get it in steel or titanium.
The Pyga Slackline from South Africa is a long enduro bike with 160mm of travel in the rear, and 170mm up front.
MRP introduced a new enduro coil shock called the Hazzard at Eurobike. The company also showed off their new dual-crown Bartlett enduro fork and budget-friendly chainguides.
Kona shows off a carbon Process 153 29er, carbon Big Honzo 27.5+ bike, and an Operator DH bike that can run 29" or 27.5" wheels at Eurobike.
Shimano expands the Pro Koryak dropper post lineup with travel up to 170mm.
Rotor introduces a 13-speed hydraulically-actuated drivetrain for road and mountain bikes. All new derailleur, cassettes, hubs, and shifters.
Chromag announces the Dagga DH flat mountain bike pedal and updates the Surface titanium all-mountain hardtail.
The Shimano AM901 is a high quality MTB shoe designed for enduro riding, either clipped in or with flat pedals.
The Fox Factory Tune program allows mountain bikers to get a custom suspension tune and/or to upgrade to the latest tech for a reasonable price.
The All in Multitool fits inside a mountain bike crank spindle, and includes a chain breaker plus hex and Torx bits.
The 7 women race DH and enduro mountain bike events in Northern Italy, and are working to get other ladies involved in the sport.
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