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Hannah Simon

The Triple Crowner Hannah Simon is a determined bikepacker from Bedford, Texas. She holds a degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Visual Media from the University of Texas at Austin. Currently, she is a Production Assistant at Chumba Bikes. Hannah's bikepacking journey began with the East Texas Showdown in 2021, leading her to notable races like the Tour Divide, where she finished tied for 3rd. During the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco, she discovered Tater Boost, thanks to fellow ambassador Mateo Paez. Hannah plans to tackle the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan in 2024. Her resilience and dedication make her a perfect TT.

Mateo Paez

Mateo is a friend first, and an ultra-endurance cyclist from Bend, Oregon, renowned for his relentless pursuit of adventure and his competitive spirit. Growing up in a California beach town, Mateo's passion for exploration was ignited through various outdoor activities, including skateboarding, surfing, and mountain biking. His cycling journey took a significant turn after a vespa accident in college led him to commute by bicycle. Inspired by the legendary Sir Bradley Wiggins, Mateo immersed himself in the local race scene in Portland, Oregon, participating in criteriums, cyclocross, and cross-country mountain biking.

A dedicated Trail Tater and Tater Taster, Mateo played a role in the development of Tater Boost by providing invaluable feedback during the product's initial stages “make Tater Boost saltier”. Mateo is currently going after the Tour of Divide for 2024 and plans to participate in several international bikepacking events for the upcoming years.

Ramon Martinez

Ramon lives in Independence, Oregon, historically has gravitated towards the longer distances, being particularly drawn to the meditative-like pluses of going after big miles. Prior to moving to Oregon, Ramon competed for the cross country running team at Viterbo University. His first Oregon home was in Corvallis, where he started competing in longer-distance running events. He got the longer-distance running bug quickly, completing various ultras and eventually five editions of the Boston Marathon. Cycling naturally started in the college town and multisport followed. He stuck to the duathlon discipline because it combined his two favorite activities of running and cycling. He kept at it in the 2018/2019 seasons and earned a spot to compete on Team USA at the 2019 Duathlon World Championships in Zofingen, Switzerland.

Bikepacking events are still relatively new to him, and he continues to enjoy learning how to efficiently complete the longer rides. He has completed two Odyssey of the VOGs in 2023 and 2024. Later this year, he will attempt The Big Lonely in Bend.

Ramon enjoys being part of the cycling community. He is currently part of the Mudslinger Adventure Squad and coordinates the Bike Indy Oregon program. He is one of our crucial Tater Tasters and we value his taste buds as we develop our formulas.

Ali & MAt

Mat Leblanc and Ali Becker are Canadian adventure cyclists known for their extensive bikepacking expeditions. This couple has explored some of the most challenging routes, including their transcontinental journey from Victoria, BC to St. John's, NL on the Great Northern Bikepacking Route. They are route contributors of Bikepack Canada and have created popular routes like the Lakes & Hot Springs Loop and the Great Granby Loop in British Columbia.

Mat and Ali's commitment to adventure cycling goes beyond riding; they are passionate about fostering the bikepacking community. They frequently share their experiences and knowledge through various platforms, inspiring others to embrace bikepacking. They have also provided valuable feedback on our website. We love their food combo with Tater Boost during their adventures.

Mat and Ali's dedication to exploration and their supportive role in the endurance sports community make them stand out Trail Taters.

Benjamin Handrich

Ben is a passionate bikepacker and high school counselor from Oregon. A good friend of Tater Taster, Ben has been instrumental in providing feedback for Tater Boost. He is well-known in the bikepacking community for completing challenging routes like the Colorado Trail and setting the FKT for Oregon Timber Trail . His entry into ultra-endurance racing was marked by his participation in the BC Epic 650 in 2019, where he discovered his love for long-distance bikepacking. Ben is also a speedy runner winning several local half marathons and full marathons, including the Silver Falls Trail Marathon.

In 2021, Ben co-founded the Odyssey of the VOG, a 350-mile bikepacking race through Oregon's Coast Range, demonstrating his dedication to the sport and his organizational skills.

An accomplished ultra-distance runner as well, Ben secured 2nd place in the Leadville Challenge in 2023. He is preparing for the Hood 100 trail run, a newly established race for 2024. Ben is planning on going after the Tour Divide in 2025. He also shares his adventures on his blog, “Pedals, Packs, and Pinots,” inspiring others with his experiences and insights.

Madalyn Nones

Madalyn moved to Oregon last August to start a PhD in Public Health at Oregon State University. She feels most at home on the trails and with her trail running community and is down to run any distance between the 25k and 100 miles. She’s a Pinhoti 100 & Cruel Jewel 100 finisher. When not wearing a race bib, Maddy still spends time volunteering at aid stations or helping to maintain the local trails. She aspires to run in as many places and on as many different types of terrain as possible. As of right now, her dream race is the 100-mile distance at Ultra Trail Cape Town.

Riley Gill

Riley "Rabbit" grew up in a small farm town in the plains of Colorado. With little to do, he longed for high adventure in the mountains like those in his favorite books. In 2018, he turned that dream into reality by hiking the Colorado Trail, sparking a lifelong passion for adventure. He went on to climb eleven 14,000ft peaks in Colorado and hiked the Lone Star Trail while working on solar panel projects near Houston, Texas. Riley then moved to Oregon to tackle the Oregon Desert Trail, completing 500 miles with his partner before extreme heatwaves forced them to stop. His proudest achievement came in 2023 when he became the first person to solo hike the Blue Mountains Trail northbound, marking his joining the Trail Tater Team. Riley, also a rock climber, is training for his first major climb on Wolf Rock in the Oregon Cascades. He plans to hike the Hayduke Trail and Pamir Trail in Tajikistan. Driven by a passion for adventure, Riley aims to inspire others to pursue their dreams.