Matt lives in the Front Range of Colorado and started working at Singletracks as a staff writer in 2018. He served in the Marines and has a journalism degree from MSU-Denver. Since joining Singletracks, he’s covered every corner of mountain biking, from racing, to tech development, and trail building efforts in remote corners of Central and South America.
Though he writes about all aspects of mountain biking, he's used his journalism education to excel as a reporter covering trail access issues and the intersection with wildlife, and population growth, and competing recreational interests. Still, he loves writing about a $30 camp stove or must-have piece of gear that elevates the outdoor experience. Want to talk MTB news? Send him an email.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Primarily trail, with occasional dabbling in XC and enduro racing and bikepacking
- Mountain biking since: 2012
- Number of products reviewed: Too many count—I started reviewing MTB and outdoor products full time in 2018.
- Current stable: Canfield Lithium, Ibis Ripley AF, Obed Boundary
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Arts, Psychology, University of Colorado, Denver
- Bachelor Arts, Journalism, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Other publications: Colorado Community Newspapers, VeloNews, The News Station, 5280 Magazine, Eskapee, GearJunkie
We put Topeak bar and saddle bags to the test on a two day bikepacking trip to see how they handle weight and distance.
The new PNW Loam carbon mountain bike handlebars have a tuned ride feel and a good weight and price. We tried them out on our rockiest trails.
Ever wondered how much suspension travel you should use on any given ride? TJ at Öhlins answered this and other suspension questions.
We slept in the Sea to Summit Telos TR2 lightweight tent during a 24-hour rain storm to find out how the $600 shelter performed.
The Specialized Power Expert with Mirror bike saddle has 3D-printed "Mirror" material meant to reflect the shape of your sit bones.
What is suspension rebound and how do we find the right setting? We talked with Öhlins team and product manager to optimize our MTB setup.
If you live in the West, there's a strong chance you've seen forest thinning on or near a trail system lately. Land managers tell us why this is needed more than ever.
When you're not mountain biking, which outdoor activity do you want to do the most?
The Ride Concepts Accomplice BOA is a great flat pedal mountain bike trail riding shoe with the convenience of the BOA closure.
The EVOC Hydro Pro 6 is the hydration vest you want for easy drinking and snacking on long rides without getting off your bike.
We spoke to Spaniard Bienvenido Aguado about his progression as a freerider, his historic front flips, and Red Bull Rampage 2023.
The MSR WindBurner Duo stove is made to quickly heat up a lot of water for up to two hungry back or bikepackers.
2023 Red Bull Rampage winner Cam Zink tells us about his training process leading up to the competition, his winning run, and the irony of the timing around his 'Washed Up' video.
Keep it light or keep it tough? Tell us what type of casing you prefer when it comes to mountain bike tires.
The Fox 32 TC gravel bike suspension fork has 40-50mm of travel, but it feels like much more.
Whether on a big mountain slope or a jump trail, have you ever tried freeriding?
We spent a few months in the $450 Scott RC Ultimate cross-country mountain bike shoes. They are top shelf, but not perfect.
The Yakima StageTwo bike rack uses a tried and true design for a reliable, easy to use tray style hitch rack.
The Ring the Peak bikepacking route traces the base of Pikes Peak in central Colorado. The route has extravagant views and takes riders through historic areas.
ENVE AM30 wheels offer an incredible value for the brand and everything you need in an aftermarket carbon MTB wheelset.
We snooped around to learn which brakes the Red Bull Rampage riders are grabbing this year.
The Canyon Spectral CF 8 K.I.S. is a unique carbon fiber mountain bike with a mixed-wheel layout, coil shock, and a SRAM GX AXS drivetrain, all for under $5,000.
When it comes to mountain bike wheels, do you like carbon or aluminum?
Velocio Off-Road Equipment relaunches the apparel brand in the MTB space and still delivers top-shelf apparel at a premium price.
Red Bull Rampage fans are demanding a women's category. The premiere freeride event should consider other sports as it weighs a decision.
The Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite bike multitool comes with an array of hex and Torx bits on top of the TorqBit.
A local trail has been rebuilt. Has it been "sanitized," or made to sustain increasingly wild weather, more traffic, and limited volunteers?
The Fox Transfer SL is a two-position dropper post made for XC racing.
Reserve 30|SL AL wheels are made for trail to all-mountain riding and everything in between.
Vacationing to ride new trails might be more exciting, but riding local trails at home is arguably more meaningful.
Five Ten updated the Trailcross XT flat pedal bike shoe with a slew of features and revisions. Here's how the new version rides.
Dylan Johnson tells us why he believes his drop bar hardtail is the perfect bike for the Leadville 100.
The Snowmass Bike Park in Colorado has everything from bone-jarring technical descents to punishing climbs and smooth flow.
What brand vehicle do you take your bike to the trails with?
The Onza Canis is a dogged XC mountain bike tire up for everyday trail riding duty.
The Wolf Tooth Resolve self-bleeds to stop squish and the brand makes service kits and guides plentiful.
As the Dream Chaser, Ty Hall starts at the very back of each Leadville 100 mountain bike race and tries to pass as many people as he can to raise money for the community.
Mt. Lemmon near Tucson, Arizona will see big trail improvements with a sweeping new plan from the Forest Service.
The uDog Distanza bike shoe has a "Tension Wrap System" for its laces, a wraparound tread, and carbon sole.
Coleman butane single burner camp stoves are dirt cheap, portable, and will last for years.
The Five Ten Kestrel Boa is the brand's first foray into XC-style bike shoes.
Is it time for a new set of brake rotors for your bike? Find out here.
Some places have better access to trails than others, and for some, that's reason enough to pick up and move.
The Uncharted Supply Co. Park Pack is one tough pack, made to carry it all, including an emergency triage kit.
A New Mexico mountain biker who was on a ride was found dead with several gunshot wounds. The suspect, who was arrested, has a disturbing history.
The UCI's decision to limit transgender women competing follows decisions by British Cycling and the Belgian Waffle Ride, and USAC will change theirs too.
Living close to the trails is worth it, even if you're making sacrifices in other areas of your life, writes Matt.
The long-travel Canfield Lithium bike can handle big climbs, tight turns, and bombed out drops.
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