Travis is a professional freelance writer who's deeply embedded in the mountain bike industry. His articles have appeared in Freehub Magazine, Mountain Bike Action Magazine, and The Loam Wolf, and he's a regular contributor to Singletracks. Travis has been riding since 2003 and currently resides in the mountain bike mecca of Bend, Oregon.
Author snapshot
MTB experience
- Mountain biking since 2003
- Current bike stable: Revel Rail 29
- Favorite place to ride: The Pacific Northwest
Writing experience and education
- Education: Masters in Teaching
- Other Publications: Freehub Magazine, Mountain Bike Action Magazine, The Loam Wolf, Bend Magazine
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A mountain bike park is being built in South Carolina that promises trails and features for everyone from new riders to pros.
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Reach measurements on modern mountain bikes have grown, and it may be bad for our backs. Here's what to consider now on a new bike and to solve a current fit issue.
The Velomont trail will stretch nearly 500 miles from south to north. Here's how the massive singletrack project is coming together.
Mountain biker Dylan Johnson shares a few tips about racing and descending trails with a drop bar bike.
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Arborists, trail organizations, and resource managers in Michigan are concerned about the potential for mountain bikers to spread invasive plant species.
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Bend, Oregon and the surrounding area has over 600 miles of singletrack for mountain bikers. These are the best trails to ride, according to our local guide.
We spoke with professional mountain bike racers and influencers to find out how the state of the industry is affecting sponsorships.
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The Bontrager SE5 Team Issue mountain bike tire delivers consistent and predictable cornering on the trail.
Mountain biking rutted trails is mostly a mental game. Here are a few tips from a MTB skills coach to make the most of it on your next rut.
We spoke with an insurance rep to learn the ins and outs of policies and find out if a policy covering crashes and theft is worth the money.
The Hoosier Mountain Bike Association in Indiana has been rolling out miles of new trail. But now a Wilderness bill threatens progress.
Progressing as a mountain biker in your 30s isn't the same as a teen. What do you find holds you back the most from pushing yourself?
President Biden designated a new national monument near the Grand Canyon, explicitly mentioning mountain biking. Here are the details.
The well-known WTB Silverado mountain bike saddle has been significantly updated with new dimensions and padding tech that proves comfortable on the trail.
Mountain bike geometry continues to evolve, particularly among trail bikes that must balance climbing and descending performance. We look at data from the past seven years to see what's changing.
What seemed like a seamless frame replacement under warranty for our writer turned into an unexpected hassle. We broke down why bike warranties are designed that way.
After years of trying to shave off lead times, Sklar is moving frame production overseas to get more bikes to more people at a better price.
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Chris Currie has been creating bike designs and brands for over two decades. Boutique full-suspension Ministry Cycles is his latest company.
If you're planning an endurance ride, getting the proper macronutrients at the right time is key.
Utah native Anna Newkirk has consistently been climbing toward the World Cup podium, where American women have been missing.
The Shenendoah Valley Bicycle Coalition is turning an old landfill into a mountain bike center in Waynesboro, Virginia.
Having trouble fitting your mountain bike helmet? Read this.
One of mountain biking's earliest technical features was the skinny. Travis Reill can't stand them.
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Jared Hoffman joined the Army during the recession and became an Apache helicopter pilot. Now he's' creating everyday MTB content for YouTube.
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Sebastian Bauer and the NRML_MTBer team are creating exceptional videos, relatable to the everyday rider.
Why do we make a habit out of looking at the bad first, even during a good outcome?
People for Bikes teamed up with two other organizations and formed focus groups in Vermont to find out what people really thought about e-bikes.
COTA is working on a trail assessment to make 100 miles of current trail more accessible for adaptive riders.
Commit to better technical climbing skills with these four habits.
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