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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Freeride legend Kelly McGarry died Monday while mountain biking in Queenstown, New Zealand. The 33-year-old was an exceptional rider and genuinely beloved member of the MTB community.
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Nate Hills tackles Sedona's infamous Hangover Trail, capturing the exposed, high-consequence riding that makes this one of Arizona's sketchiest mountain bike routes.
A review of the Kali Protectives Maya half shell mountain bike helmet.
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After riding one new trail every week in 2015, here are the 20 best trails I discovered, from Swedish slickrock to Pikes Peak's epic descent.
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We've rounded up the 25 most popular articles from 2015, from trail destinations and gear reviews to life lessons learned on the bike.
Felt Bicycles recalls 645 mountain bikes sold with cracking carbon seatposts; owners should stop riding immediately and contact dealers for free replacement.
In October of 2015 Adam Creager of Brandon, Florida purchased the 5,000 lumen SolarStorm Bike Light, a cheap Chinese knock off light. After just a couple of uses, the light’s battery pack caught fire, and burned his home, gutting the inside.
Stop making excuses and start achieving your mountain bike goals by asking yourself one critical question: "How bad do I want it—really?"
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Danny MacAskill's latest video showcases mind-blowing trials riding skills that rival "The Ridge"—just make sure you watch until the very end!
NEMBA's executive director urges IMBA to support the Sustainable Trails Coalition's wilderness access efforts and reaffirm that e-bikes aren't mountain bikes.
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After hearing persistent rumors about Grand Targhee's trail expansion, the author finally visits Wydaho to experience the resort's growing downhill and cross-country network firsthand.
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After a critical first review, Santa Cruz invited the author back to properly dial in the Bronson—revealing how bar width dramatically affects handling.
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Mountain biking's trail legality isn't black and white—discover the many shades of gray between officially sanctioned trails and those clearly marked as off-limits.
Frame bags aren't just for bikepacking: discover how relocating gear from pack to frame reduced back strain while maintaining preparedness for all-day backcountry epics.
The Endura MTR Emergency Shell is an ultralight, packable rain jacket that weighs just 160 grams and stuffs into your jersey pocket.
Salsa's Pony Rustler blends 27.5+ tires with 120mm rear travel, creating a naturally-handling trail bike that pedals efficiently and rails corners with confidence.
The Salsa Cutthroat is a purpose-built carbon bikepacking rig that's surprisingly capable on technical singletrack and climbs like a rocket-powered baboon.
Brandon Semenuk rides massive freeride features in the Utah desert at night, proving once again why he's the most entertaining mountain biker on the planet.
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The Salsa Bucksaw Carbon adds a lighter frame to an already-stellar full-suspension fat bike, creating the ultimate weapon for sandy, technical terrain.
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Helena's MacDonald Pass flips the script on Continental Divide riding with technical climbs, challenging navigation, and a raw old-school descent that demands respect.
Nick Pescetto sends massive drops and gap jumps on Utah's gnarly King Kong trail while prepping for the 10th Red Bull Rampage in Virgin.
The updated Santa Cruz Bronson gets longer, slacker geometry and Nomad-style suspension, but the changes result in a surprisingly uninspiring ride.
The Intense Tracer 275C lives up to its legendary reputation, climbing efficiently and descending aggressively with 160mm of VPP travel magic.
The Yeti SB4.5c is a capable cross country race bike that climbs like a champ but feels nervous at high speeds on aggressive descents.
Seventeen brands are voluntarily recalling 1.5 million mountain bikes whose front quick releases can open beyond 180 degrees and catch in disc brake rotors.
Wahoo Fitness unveiled the ELEMNT GPS cycling computer at Interbike 2015, featuring smartphone app setup, wireless data transfer, and simplified trail map loading capabilities.
Indonesian mountain bike brand Patrol is launching in the USA with two impressive rigs: the 671 enduro and 871 downhill bike.
Norco debuts the Torrent 7, their first 27.5+ hardtail starting at $1,450, plus updates to the Revolver FS and Sasquatch fat bike.
The Jamis Dragonslayer 27.5+ hardtail proves that plus-size tires belong on more than just enduro rigs, delivering confident descending and killer traction.
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