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
The Thule Rail 12 Pro backpack features straps for a full-face helmet and knee pads, plus space for water, tools, and nutrition. It also seeks to keep mountain bikers safe with a spine protector.
Niner remakes the Rip 9 RDO mountain bike and offers two models: a 27.5 and 29er.
The MilkIt Booster reduces the need for an air compressor to mount tubeless mountain bike tires.
The new Vee Snap WCE downhill tire is grippy and sticky in most conditions, but heavy. For some, that tradeoff is probably worth making.
American mountain bike manufacturer Guerrilla Gravity developed a new way to make carbon fiber bikes in the US.
What goes into differentiating mountain bike builds and choosing component specs? We spoke with three different brands to find out, and analyzed builds to spot any trends.
Santa Cruz drops a carbon version of the adaptable Chameleon hardtail mountain bike that's lighter and stiffer than previous offerings.
There are so many great new places to ride in 2019! Singletracks reviews the best mountain bike destinations to visit this year.
A comprehensive list of who is riding what for the 2019 mountain bike season.
Marzocchi adds a new, affordable coil shock that's suitable for almost any mountain bike category, from trail riding to DH.
Two new Osprey hip packs for mountain biking are now available, with prices starting at just $55.
The Leatt DBX 3.5 neck brace is an affordable piece of protective equipment for mountain bikers to consider.
The Peloton bike offers an expensive way to ride artificially, and they're using big funds to push their vision of cycling to the masses.
The latest Shimano XTR M9120 clipless mountain bike pedals are slimmer and wider than the previous XTR pedals, and haven't sacrificed any performance.
Pearl iZUMi heads into the new year by reducing waste in its production model in order to protect the environment.
The veil on the 2019 YT Jeffsy is lifted. 29er and 27.5 options will be available, with travel ranging from 140-160mm.
The US Forest Service denies a second year permit to an enduro race organization. A popular YouTube video may have influenced their decision.
We talk to five riders and hear their challenges, successes, and how they all lost weight and gained health by riding mountain bikes.
Mountain biking takes more than strong legs and a good set of lungs. Find out how to improve the next ride with strength training.
Level up your mountain bike and make it a more confident, aggressive descender with these upgrades.
A late day mountain bike ride, a missed turn, and hero dirt in Colorado.
Matt walks through his long-term review of the new Pivot Firebird 29, a long-travel 29er designed to tackle the fastest enduro runs. Watch the bike in action as Matt puts this bike through its paces!
The Land and Water Conservation Fund, a high revenue opportunity for MTB trails stalled out in the US Senate, but senators are hopeful for a re-authorization soon.
The Shimano S-Phyre XC9 mountain bike race shoe is light, stiff, efficient, and looks great. While they are surprisingly comfortable, they're probably best saved for race day.
Sure, we could stop riding at this point in the year. Or, we can get suited up with a jacket, shorts, and jersey from the Leatt DBX 5.0 kit, and comfortably extend the season.
We break down mountain bike rim widths for various types of riding and recommend tire width choices for each size range.
Matt hits a record number of bike rides in one year and contemplates what to do for ride number 100.
We rode the all-new Pivot Firebird 29 enduro bike on our home trails to see what the long-travel 29er does best.
Handup now offers pants and a flannel jersey to go with its mountain bike gloves.
Vermont's state-level mountain bike organization is setting a new example for advocacy, resulting in dozens of miles of new trail every year. Other states are looking to follow their lead.
Local MTB organizations and a brewery in Redding, California are teaming up to rebuild mountain bike trails after the Carr fire.
Owners of Interbike, the bike industry's largest tradeshow, have cancelled the event for 2019, and possibly beyond.
The Northwave Himalaya mountain bike boots make it possible to ride in all conditions.
The Feedback Sports Sport-Mechanic bike repair stand offers a high-quality work station for a reasonable price.
Santa Cruz announces an updated V10 in two wheel sizes and adds a 29-inch wheel to its Reserve carbon wheel line.
In the second part of our series on trail building, we talk to COMBA, IMBA, VMBA, and EMBA about how they spend money on trails after it has been raised.
A new column from Matt Miller that focuses on the positive elements of mountain biking.
Matt takes a look at the culture surrounding eMTBs in mountain biking and attempts to answer what it means to be a mountain biker.
Carson Storch rides New Zealand's best mountain bike features.
Canyon updates the Neuron trail bike and brings it to the US.
The Silca SuperPista digital is an extension of its classic SuperPista pump line with a high-mounted, digital gauge.
Our favorite trail bikes for 2019. For many mountain bikers, a trail bike hits the sweet spot in terms of climbing and descending.
The Palisade Plunge, a proposed 32-mile, 6,000ft. descent on Colorado's Western Slope just received a huge boost in funding.
Mountain bike trails cost a lot of money to create. Here's how non-profit organizations take the first step in the process and raise money.
The Lezyne Multi-Drive 1000 is a powerful light for illuminating the darkest of mountain bike trails.
All of our best mountain bike fitness tips in one comprehensive guide to getting faster, fitter, and stronger.
Jerry Chabot is a former Marine that served in Desert Storm. Now he builds carbon wheelsets for his company, Next Cycling, by hand at his shop in Vermont.
Floyd's of Leadville CBD products are said to ease pain and inflammation. We tried them out to see if the CBD hemp oil is legit - or just snake oil.
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