From Bike Messenger to Sponsored Athlete – The Changing Gears Podcast [Ep 44]

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What is the coolest job in the world? For Chas Christiansen, when he first found out about bike messengers, that was it. You’re going to pay me to ride my bike around fast and recklessly? Say no more. He was in.

Exploring the world in search of the stoke, Chas (he/him) is a bike racer, artist, and adventurer. Constantly on the move seeking new experiences and exploring new places, the journey has always taken precedence over the finish. From blue collar beginnings as a bike messenger to racing some of the longest ultra endurance races in the world, Chas has been inspiring us all along the way.

In this episode, Chas and DZ talk about:
– Some experiences he had after high school that changed the direction of his life
– What it’s like to be a bike messenger
– How he started TCB Courier
– How to become a sponsored athlete

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Background
08:20 – Education and life after high school
16:30 – What got Chas into being a bike messenger
24:50 – Chas talks about starting TCB Courier
27:05 – Bike racing career
33:40 – His current work creating content
35:00 – Most memorable moments
38:00 – Community Involvement
46:10 – Sprint Round

Check out some of Chas’ photography work here: http://www.notchas.com/

Learn more about Chas’ community involvement with Cycles for Change here: https://cyclesofchange.org/

Follow along with Chas on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/notchas/

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