Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since. He started mountain biking in high school and served in the US Air Force before devoting himself full time to Singletracks in 2007.
Though formally educated as an engineer, Jeff began writing stories at an early stage, inspired by his mother who is a longtime accomplished author. He enjoys covering the world of mountain biking from every possible angle, whether it's trails or gear or skills. His goal for every story: that readers learn at least one new thing.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Trail, XC, and bikepacking.
- Mountain biking since: 1992
- Number of products reviewed: ?. I think my first product review for the site was this one for a plastic wallet.
- Current stable: Canyon Neuron, Orange P7 hardtail, and Scott Fun XC
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Duke University
- Masters of Business Administration, Duke University
- Other publications: Panther Press (Lakeside High School - Augusta, GA), CitySearch.com
Mountain bikers never stop exploring.
With out of town mountain bike trips postponed and extra time on their hands, a few riders are making unauthorized changes to their local trails, drawing the ire of land managers.
We attempt to answer the who, what, why, where, and when of gravel biking.
We need to go this way, I'm sure of it...
Anything is possible in this modern world. Is there anything bikes can't do?
Every mountain bike has a story. We want to hear yours.
Do you go all out every ride, or only on special occasions?
Every bike mechanic (and significant other, for that matter) has heard it before.
You don't need fancy tools, expensive materials, or even a big backyard to build a fun mountain bike skills course for you and your kids.
Don't miss this episode where we cover everything you need to know about mountain bike tires.
Hands on the grips, feet on the pedals. Both are important to being in control of your mountain bike, especially on a challenging descent.
Metaphorically speaking, gravel racing is about turning big rocks into small rocks.
The Topeak Burrito Pack is a bike saddle bag that's compact and easy to use for carrying flat repair items on the trail.
In this episode we discuss the latest on mountain bike racing, athletes, tourism, brands, and of course everyday trail riders.
Everyone has a different relationship with mountain biking.
The Pearl Izumi Elevate Knee Guard is an easy-to-use, comfortable choice for everyday trail riding.
Better than the alternative, but far from perfect.
In this episode, Paul shares the #1 skill mountain bikers actually need to work on, mountain bike skills myths, how mountain bike skills and fitness are related, and whether watching videos online can be a substitute for in-person skills coaching.
The all-new Hutchinson Kraken mountain bike tire is a semi-slick designed for marathon XC and trail riding, or riding to the ride.
Everyone is searching for the do-all, one-bike quiver for mountain biking. Unless they're not.
Imagine the possibilities! Depending on your perspective, this could be a good thing... or a bad thing.
The Vee Snap Trail tires are clearly designed for mountain bikers looking to the more aggressive end of the trail riding spectrum in terms of performance and strength.
A government official in Scotland says mountain biking is not a valid form of exercise under stay-at-home guidance, while a mountain biker near Los Angeles is rescued after sustaining an injury on a remote trail.
We talk about how SBTS trail work is impacting the local economy. Founder Greg Williams shares some of the strategies the group has used to bring various trail user groups together that are applicable in other communities facing similar challenges.
While it's still unclear when things will get back to "normal," clearly we'll be much happier when we can enjoy our favorite aspect of mountain biking once again.
A rider is fined for "unnecessary travel" on the way to the trail, another is rescued in Pisgah, and a Dutch study suggests riding 20 meters apart to avoid germs.
A 6-pack of beer can be an appropriate tip for your bike mechanic, but timing is everything.
The Cane Creek Helm Works 130 is a burly trail fork for mountain biking that is easily tunable.
Chris Cocalis is the founder and president of Pivot Cycles based in Tempe, Arizona. Pivot is known for creating cutting-edge, high performance mountain bikes and also for sponsoring many talented athletes over the years while giving back to the community.
No one likes to go our for a mountain bike ride unprepared. But some items are more critical than others.
Close the trails because they're too crowded? Seems like a better solution is to just build more mountain bike trails!
Mountain bike trail grand openings have been put on hold indefinitely, and even trail building efforts have slowed considerably over the past few weeks, but we expect a surge of news this spring and summer.
Maurice Tierney, co-founder of Dirt Rag magazine, talks about how mountain bike gear and culture has evolved over the past three decades, and his recent decision to cease operations at the iconic publication.
And the people say, "not enough!"
At least high-end bikes cost much less than high-end cars.
In this wide-ranging interview, Kate Courtney talks about getting started in MTB, technical skills work, Coronavirus, Red Bull sponsorship, the move to Scott bikes, getting young women on mountain bikes, and much more.
Rancho Cacachilas in Baja, Mexico elevates the idea of what a mountain bike destination can and maybe should be.
The novel Coronavirus is having unprecedented effects on human life as we know it, and everyone seems to be dealing with it in different ways.
Dude's a masochist. He rides his bike UP the hill, then hikes back DOWN.
Chris shares how Niner got its start, weighs in on the mountain bike wheel size debate, and talks about the latest from the brand.
There are plenty of options for getting your bike to the trail these days, and some solutions seem to be more popular than others.
A waterproof, breathable jacket is great for mountain biking. That is, as long as you use it the right way.
If you've never ridden the epic Brutal Loop near Ellijay, Georgia, this is your chance!
Oskar Blues is known primarily as a beer company, but the brand also has a big toe in the mountain bike world with the Reeb bike brand based in Lyons, Colorado.
A while back we asked you how wide your mountain bike handlebars are, and on average you said 763mm. When it comes to hand position, the other half of the equation is the stem length.
Mountain bike drivetrains can be confusing.
The Schwinn Axum is a 29er with 2.6-inch-wide tires and a one-by drivetrain for under $500.
Professional mountain biker Rebecca Rusch shares how she approaches challenges, talks about why gravel riding is so attractive to all types of riders, and tells us about what her foundation is doing to help others around the world.
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