Episode 7: Chas Christiansen & Meg Knobel Ride Buddies

In Episode 7, Master of Stoke and all-around bike adventurer, Chas "Not Chas" Christiansen, chats with Stagecoach 400 organizer and tattoo artist extraordinaire, Meg Knobel.
If you follow us online, you’ve probably seen Chas’s permanently smiling face - he’s one of our ambassadors, an artist, ex-bike messenger and alley cat racer, and in recent years has become a full-blown adventure and endurance cyclist. The guy is always on the move and always brings the stoke. For real, he’s got a seemingly infinite supply of good vibes and positive energy.
His partner in conversation for this episode is Meg Knobel. In the long-distance mountain biking world, she’s a bit of a legend. Official organizer and matriarch of the iconic Stagecoach 400 MTB race, she’s also an incredibly talented tattoo artist based in San Diego.
After racing the Stagecoach 400 last year, Chas was excited to compare notes about this year's route and together they share tons of useful tips for taking on the legendary MTB endurance race. So if you’re doing the race or just curious, there’s a whole lot of good info here. They also talk about tattoos. They talk about their obsession with their cats. And they generally swap a bunch of great stories about their various cycling endeavors. So saddle up and tune in, you’re in for a great ride with these two.
GET THE EPISODE RECAP HERE: https://ridewithgps.com/journal/5719-ride-buddies-episode-7