Greg began mountain biking in 2005, and since then, the pursuit of singletrack has taken him around the world. While Greg first started adding trail reviews to Singletracks in 2008, his career in mountain bike media officially began in 2010. He started writing for Singletracks in 2011 while simultaneously finishing his formal secondary education in writing and publication. Greg has the distinction of being the first employee that Singletracks ever hired, and he went on to serve for seven years, including five years in the Editor in Chief role. After a six-year hiatus, Greg is back at Singletracks, serving in the Managing Editor role.
While Greg has reviewed innumerable mountain bikes and products over the years, his true passion lies in writing about mountain bike trails and destinations. Greg has ridden over 8,000 trails and visited 21 countries (and counting). He recently spent four years traveling full-time, including two spent living in a camper van with his wife, Christine. In between epic trips, he now resides in Durango, Colorado.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Primarily trail and enduro, with experience including endurance XC, bikepacking, downhill, and gravel riding.
- Mountain biking since: 2005
- Number of trails ridden: 8,000+
- Number of countries visited: 21+
- Current stable: Pivot Switchblade V3, Pivot Vault, Scott Big Jon
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Arts, English: Writing and Publication, University of North Georgia
- Other publications: Strava, FATMAP, Dirt Rag Magazine, MTB Project, Hiking Project, GearJunkie, Outside 365
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Test riding the new SRAM 1x12 mountain bike drivetrain.
Photo via Pix11 Broadcast Trail booby traps have been discovered at High Mountain Park Preserve in Northern New Jersey, and officials are asking local trail users…
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and…
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Photo from the Camp Tamarancho Flow Trail Facebook Page A spike strip constructed from rusty metal screws was recently discovered "less than a mile from the White Hill…
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Photo: Colton Lock Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions…
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My main ambition for 2016 was to challenge my personal limits by getting started bikepacking. While a torn ACL and subsequent rehab has slowed my roll substantially, I've still been working…
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Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and…
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Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do…
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Photo by Flickr user "Kim," via the Flickr Creative Commons: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kimrose Update: Search for Bear that Killed Mountain Biker Called Off in Light of New Evidence A grizzly…
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Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do…
"Is it possible to become addicted to a pair of sunglasses?" I thought to myself as I was driving down the lonely interstate through eastern Colorado. The notion of becoming addicted to…
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Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do…
The 10 best mountain bike destinations in the USA in 2016 based on the quality and quantity of trails, rider feedback, and other amenities.
WTB has just announced the release of a new plus tire: the Ranger. It will be available in both 27.5+ and 29+ -- the first 29+ tire from WTB. Also notable for the…
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