✨ ⁠Support the Podcast⁠ ✨

Today’s guest is a devoted bikepacker, tattoo artist, and race director for the Stagecoach 400 bikepacking race. She’s become a staple of the bikepacking community and a caring and kind human being.

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(00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Sponsorships

(00:04:18) - Guest Introduction, Podcasting Philosophy, and In-Person Interviews

(00:06:08) - Meg Noble's Tattoo Career, Privacy Concerns, and Tracker Use in Bikepacking

(00:13:39) - Organizing the Stagecoach 400: Beginnings, Challenges, and COVID Aftermath

(00:17:42) - Changes in Race Management, Waivers, and Participant Trends

(00:24:28) - Weather, Terrain, and Mechanical Challenges on the Course

(00:29:36) - Bike Protection, Maintenance, and Registration Caps

(00:31:58) - Permitting, Event Growth, and Regulatory Challenges

(00:35:46) - Insights on the Coconut 250 and Hidden Work Behind Endurance Events

(00:39:13) - Personal Journey into Bikepacking and Early Challenges

(00:41:54) - Sleep, Nutrition, and Altitude Considerations in Endurance Races

(00:52:31) - Injuries, Recovery, and Race Culture in Bikepacking

(00:54:55) - Sleep Systems, Shelter Options, and Ultralight Gear Strategies

(01:02:13) - Load Distribution, Riding Style, and Gear Testing in Death Valley

(01:12:40) - Backpacks, Vests, and Humanitarian Border Relief Work

(01:21:27) - Growing Up Near the Border and Perspectives on Work and Trades

(01:25:49) - Tattooing, Art, and Industry Culture

(01:33:10) - Bike Comfort, Chamois Trends, and Injury Recovery

(01:45:05) - Pedal Choices, Injuries, and Adaptations

(01:52:39) - Podcast Breaks, Guest Boundaries, and Social Dynamics in Endurance Communities

(02:00:48) - Social Media, Sponsorships, and Ethics in Bikepacking

(02:10:09) - Young Rider Stories, Sleep Needs, and Dirtbag Culture

(02:20:37) - E-Bikes in Trail Riding, Humanitarian Use, and Racing Concerns

(02:33:50) - Course Design, Rider Diversity, and Riding Preferences

(02:37:40) - Night Riding, Lighting Gear, and Meeting Jeff

(02:44:10) - Recent Races, Taking Breaks, and Rapid Fire Questions

(03:10:47) - Favorite Podcasts, Water Sources, and Closing Remarks

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