The Easy Spin
Vulnerability, caring, insight, coaching, occasional side-bars, comedy, conflict, and sometimes resolution, all from the mind of The Chad Andrews.
We want you…
We are slowly starting to distance ourselves from the incredible heat and humidity that has challenged us since July
The strength of strength (training)
Many years ago I was really suffering from a L5/S1 back issue. It was debilitating. Frustrating…
What does failure look like to you?
The pursuit to get faster, stronger, and healthier is sometimes daunting. The current revelation of social media has pushed the envelope of general health and wellness to a tipping point.
Ride or die crew?....
This past Sunday I was invited to a ride that I haven’t been on in probably over a year. I’m not so sure it was an invite as much as it was…hey ya’ll, I’m coming to your ride!
Provoking perspective
Have you ever seen something that elicits and provokes many thoughts and unique perspectives? I just finished 5 days in Huntsville for the UCI Para World Cup.
Tips and Tricks: Roots!
Do you get frustrated by roots while riding your mountain bike? Here's two tips that we really help your skill set.
Grounded while not grounded.
Apologies for the lack of blog posts this past 1.5 weeks. I’m in the midst of a long block of commentating and traveling for Speed Week (If you want to follow along and watch live you can here. ).
The feeling you get in a meadow…
When you’ve had time. You meaning us. We meaning the people who have been there with me..through the madness and amazingness that started 5 years ago.
It’s ok…to stop and look 👀
We are increasingly becoming indoor people. More people now live in cities versus the countryside. Technology has furthered the divide from the days of my childhood….
The fourth and final video of our 4 part series with Ty Magner of l39ion pro cycling team.
Talkin’ Twilight: The fourth and final video of my 4 part series with Ty Magner of l39ion pro cycling team.
Part 1: Are we avoiding the challenges?
Are we avoiding the challenges that are becoming a part of our daily lives? What about our motivation?
“What’s the fine these days for exceeding the LeGaL positivity limit? 😋”
This isn’t going to be some bouji woo-woo type of talk. It’s all about mindset. Yesterday started off well for me. I’m trying to process all the sad and bad and turn them into good and positive
Self compassion: You ain’t the only one.
I’ve been told that I’m a caring person (Family/clients and friends. Sometimes for the greater good, sometimes to my detriment.
Daily Spin: Say NO to New Years Resolutions.
23% of people quit their resolution after just one week!
I was never really a fan of New Year's resolutions. I always felt they were destined to fail. Most were unrealistic and not attainable.
“Always choose yourself first.”
You have sensed a trend, if you have been reading my blog lately, that self-care is critical. Choosing yourself means focusing on your own happiness and navigating towards what adds positivity to your life without hesitance.
A beautiful game.
For you non-sports fans…please stay with me. There is a purpose in this post….and how beautiful things look and can be.
You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. - Indira Ghandi
“The Story” or the “About” post yesterday was a true sense of grasping who I am. I’m not going to make every blog post about feels or squishy, deep thoughts.
How blessed are 你 (nǐ)?
How blessed are 你 (nǐ)?
This blog will be a tiny bit longer than usual :)
Boy…I hope I didn’t butcher the formal use of “YOU”.
Free is a met·a·phor…
I guess the slow memory of COVID has sparked interest in getting new bikes. The newest “thing” is gravel bikes. The new concept of gravel bikes (I do feel the concept has staying power for sure) has people interested in getting one.