Meet Joaquin

• Who is Joaquin González? I'm Joaquín González, everyone calls me leches ( milks ), I was born in August 1998, I started riding mountain bikes in 2012. I mostly ride enduro, but I'm also a fan of gravel and dirt jump
• Must have MTB accessory for a ride? Derailleur hanger and a tubeless repair kit
• What would be your desert island luxury item? Either my dog, my bike and a shovel
• What size Marin bike frame do you ride? Medium
• What's the best piece of riding advice you've been given? Always keep your eyes on the horizon
• How did you get sponsored / get into the Marin family? I started riding in 2012 with the import bike crew, they have the national distribution of Marin Bikes in México, since that day I fell in love with this brand and they have always been supporting me with everything.
• Favourite place to ride? Oaxaca, México
• Fourite event you have been apart of? The transierra race in Oaxaca, it is a four days race in the mountains of Oaxaca, but i wasn't there for racing, the reason of me been part of that race, i was the mechanic support, it was amazing been there riding a lot and helping all the riders to finish all the stages.
• What inspires you to ride? The feeling of grabbing a lot of speed in that two-wheel machine
• What's your go to food & beverage after a ride? Seafood and Beer
• Which emojis best describe your riding 🤤🍻🔥