Gnar Couch Podcast 185: CJ Celig, Rampage Prep, Bikes That Thump in the Trunk

This week on the Gnar Couch Podshow, we hang with rampage-riding legend CJ Ceilig. Okay, she's not legendary yet, but she will be after this podcast. She somehow makes a terrible sausage party pod team actually worth listening to. She's a Eurotah-bouncing, breakfast sandwich-dodging shredder who’s done it all. From bluffing her way through a bike-shop job (“Derailleur? Totally pasta.”) to leading teams at Five Ten and Reverse Components, CJ’s story is equal parts hilarious and inspiring. We talk about the chaos of Rampage prep, the magic and madness of Virgin, Utah, and the glamorous side of living in a van, which may or may not include neighbors who poop in buckets.  If you’re here for serious bike discussion, you’re in the wrong place. But if you love grit, humor, and real stories from the freeride desert and beyond, hit play. Guest info: CJ Celig Check out our store for sick shirts. Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month. Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 "Scheduling Episode with CJ" 06:41 "Struggling with Mountain Biking" 11:58 "Bike Shop Connections Journey" 19:58 "Death Mo Bike Memories" 21:50 "Reconnecting Through Downhill Racing" 28:24 "Thrill of Mountain Skiing" 34:21 "Digging Days Were Special" 39:42 "Navigating Riding Challenges" 45:02 "Tricks, Jumps, and Canyon Gaps" 48:54 "Dating Profile and Freeride" 55:24 "Committing to the Investment" 01:03:25 "Challenges of Female Free Riders" 01:04:14 "Behind the Scenes Insights" 01:10:49 "Building Confidence in New Terrain" 01:16:32 Wind, Distraction, and Run Dynamics 01:21:16 "Trail or Downhill Debate" 01:27:16 "Marketing Power of Athletes" 01:31:08 Hollywood Creatives and Business Challenges 01:40:05 "Grateful, Fun, Bonus Content" 01:41:21 "Biking Adventures in a Hatchback"