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 Lifesaver Wayfarer is a portable purifier capable of filling a lot of water bottles in the backcountry.
The Deuter Race Air 14+3 is a lightweight hydration pack for all types of rides.
Grab a set of Vittoria Terreno Dry tires if you're ready to ride fast on hardpack or light gravel.
Privateer launches a 161 enduro bike with a motor.
Four bikes were stolen in Moab city limits and one from a campground in 24 hours.
The new Ibis Mojo HD6 brings a new frame aesthetic, more travel, and a mixed-wheel platform.
Some mountain bikes are too light and others are too heavy. What's your preferred MTB weight?
The Flylow Trailworks jacket is made for staying dry while working in the woods with extra layers.
We spoke with Aaron Gwin ahead of the first World Cup in Lenzerheide to hear about his move to Tennessee, the trails he's riding there and how he's approaching the 2023 DH race season.
The Jack Wolfskin Bike Commute Mono rain jacket is a sturdy rain layer for riding in downpours.
The DVO Sapphire D1 mountain bike fork uses a special negative spring to help balance sensitivity and support.
The new Rocky Mountain Slayer gets more travel and targets dedicated bike park riders.
World Cup downhill has been short on proper concussion assessments for athletes. Aaron Gwin believes a new device can fill in the gaps.
Who's tuning in for MTB race action this season?
The Nocs Provisions Zoom Tube is a small but powerful monocular for zooming in on wildlife this summer.
Zach Vogel watched as his son crashed on his bike and landed on top of a rattlesnake.
The High Fives Foundation is working to build a Reno bike park into an adaptive mountain bike destination.
The SRAM Eagle Transmission is as good as modern mountain bike drivetrains get, but don't feel compelled to get one just yet.
The latest Revel Ranger keeps the best attributes about the first version but makes it a better bike for the long haul.
GearTrade is a "re-commerce" site where outdoor sports enthusiasts can buy and sell used gear. Is it as easy to use as they say?
What are good mountain bike products worth to you?
The latest Pivot Mach 4SL mountain bike gets considerably lighter, adds travel, and keeps its prized DW-Link suspension.
Registering your bike's serial number is free but not everyone takes the time to do it.
The Smith Trace bike helmet is a lightweight lid option for long rides.
The DVO Topaz 3 air shock gives mountain bikers a more affordable aftermarket suspension option and easy access to tuning and upgrades.
This singletrack and mountain bike skills park will offer accessibility to hundreds of thousands of people in Dallas, Texas.
There's a lot going on in the body during hard efforts on the mountain bike. Here are three simple things to remember on your next long ride or race.
There have been a lot of changes to UCI World Cup mountain biking. Here's how to watch the 2023 season.
One of the best things about mountain biking is what you might see on the trail.
Endura's MT500 half shell mountain bike helmet has landed on U.S. soil. Here's what we think of it.
Silverton, Colorado is toeing past its rugged mining history and gnarly skiing reputation with an ambitious plan for a major mountain bike trail network.
After reviewing public comments and the potential impact on wildlife, the Forest Service is pulling the plug on a plan for 40-miles of trail.
The 52-mile Lemon Gulch trail system was withdrawn from consideration by the Forest Service despite broad support.
We showed you the products we saw at Sea Otter. Now, here's what we noticed about the industry.
More new products from the Otter, including ear-busting bike alarms, cargo helmets, and cardboard bike travel boxes.
Decathlon is bringing a few mountain bikes and a titanium gravel bike to the U.S. at very competitive prices.
Leverage these tips for the perfect brake lever setup from reach and bite point to lever angle.
Fox updates their FLOAT lineup and adds a lightweight shock to compete with the SIDLuxe.
The Ventum GS1 gravel bike is built for speed and packed with features that cross over from mountain biking.
The new Thule Epos hitch rack has a high weight limit for e-bikes and built-in wheels for easier installation and removal.
First, it was too hard to find a used bike to buy. Now, is it too easy?
ProTaper's C25 carbon mountain bike handlebars are a knockout.
Trail crews across California are trying to repair flooded and eroded trails after a remarkably wet winter.
The Revel Ranger cross-country bike has been updated with increased lateral stiffness and compatibility with SRAM Eagle Transmission. We'll be testing the bike this spring.
In under three years, Deanna Mayles went from her first mountain bike race, to lining up with pros as a sponsored athlete.
Lewis Buchanan is in a bind when it comes to racing this year due to his sponsorship from OnlyFans.
Cameron Simpson from BikeExchange explains the surge of bike sales and how we might see bike retail change.
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