Max has been apart of El Grupo for just over 8 years. He joined El Grupito, from there he became one of the first members in the bikepacking program, he has also served as the youth representative to the board. He is now a Grupito coach where he inspires the younger generation to explore the bike as a tool for fun and exploration. Max is majoring in computer science just up the street from El Grupo at the University of Arizona.