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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You can rest assured that you won't be left wanting at any of these epic East coast mountain biking destinations.
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According to Montana wildlife officials, Brad Treat, who was recently killed by a bear while mountain biking in Montana, collided with the bear on the trail, multiple sources report. “Sight visibility at…
Orange Mountain Bikes is officially returning to the US and Canada, thanks to exclusive distributorship via Aventuron. Orange is headquartered in Halifax, UK, and has a long history of successful downhill world…
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…
Bob Ward wrote a great article recently titled, “Why Strava Sucks the Soul out of Mountain Biking.” I thoroughly enjoyed his article, agreed with his position, and thought that it was a very…
WTB has just announced a brand-new gravity tire: the Convict. The Convict is available in three different 27.5"x2.5" versions, with two different compound options (Gravity DNA and Dual DNA) and two casing…
Salsa Cycles will soon begin selling their bicycles at 11 select REI stores, Bicycle Retailer reports. These stores will be located in: Anchorage, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Arcadia, California Tustin, California Denver, Colorado…
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"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…
Scott Sports has just released their new 2017 line of mountain bikes, and the big story this year is the release of two of the lightest XC mountain bike frames in existence:…
Mike Hall of Yorkshire, England, has officially set a new record for the Tour Divide, with a time of 13 days, 22 hours, and 51 minutes. He broke the previous record by a…
Red Bull Rampage 2015: Andreu Lacondeguy © Christian Pondella / Red Bull Content Pool For 2016, Red Bull Rampage is returning to the raw roots of freeriding, with…
Murder charges have been filed in the cold case of Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Inductee, Mike Rust. Rust disappeared in the San Luis Valley of Colorado in 2009. At that time,…
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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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In a statement released yesterday by Honey Stinger, Honey Stinger recalled some protein chews due to "several consumer reports of nausea and vomiting shortly after consuming the Protein Chews." Honey Stinger noted that nothing…
A "No Bicycles" sign located nowhere near a Wilderness area in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg…
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If you're looking for Pisgah's easier side, here are three fantastic beginner-friendly trails near Brevard, NC.
SORBA has just released a statement via their Facebook group, announcing that Subaru has decided not to renew their sponsorship contract. Subaru has partnered with IMBA for 19 years, and SORBA has…
Rumors have swirled for years about direct-to-consumer brand Canyon Bicycles opening their doors in the United States, but they truly were only rumors... until now. According to a recent press release, Canyon will…
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MyFoxBoston.com reports that snare wires have been strung across several mountain bike trails in Massachusetts. The Department of Conservation and Recreation has been posting warnings to trail users about these booby traps…
Mavic has long been seen as a hold out in the world of mountain bike wheels, having previously only produced alloy rims. Today, Mavic just announced their first-ever carbon MTB rim: the XA…
Rocky Mountain Bicycles has just recalled at least 78,300 mountain bikes due to a quick release safety issue. This is the same safety issue that caused a recall of 1.5 million bikes…
IMBA and STC have released a joint statement, "urging mountain bikers to work together to support trail stewardship and improved mountain bike access," according to their press release. The two organizations wish to…
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Photo: Tim Fishback Booby trapped trails are hardly a new thing, but to those of us in mountain biker-friendly Colorado, worrying about being injured by man-made traps on…
As I recovered from ACL repair surgery, the doctors told me that biking was great for my range of motion, and an excellent way to stay in shape with a vulnerable ACL.…
The Bitterroot National Forest has just released their updated travel management plan, which includes the closure of 180 miles of singletrack to mountain bikes, due to the trails' inclusion in two different…
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Photo: Jeff Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular opinion column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in…
Bikepark Leogang, ngustria. Photo courtesy of Bikepark Leogang Time to gear up and make your plans for hitting the park this summer! Here's a quick reference list with…
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