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In this show, Andrew sets out to pick apart the minds and strategies that Top Athletes and Industry leaders use to reach the pinnacle of their Sport. Including their early beginnings, bouncing back from adversity, and candid untold stories from life on the road. As a professional international mountain biker, and now commentator, Andrew “ Needles “ Neethling brings 18 years of experience in all aspects of the Cycling and Mountain Bike Industry.Very MTB related
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Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Minnaar is currently the most prolific winner among male professional downhill mountain bike racers, with 21 world cup career victories. Known as the Goat , Greg has had an incredible career and is still mixing it up with the young guns all while nearing the age of 40. How does he do it ? How does he always seem to perform under pressure ? We dig it to it all , plus how he struggled in Europe in his early days and doubted if he could make it as a professional.
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Jurgen Beneke is a legend in the Sport of Downhill and MTB. He was a pioneer of the sport and won the first official Downhill World Cup Series in Dh in 1993. We talk about origins of the sport, sneaking alcohol into Norway to pay for racing and just so much more. He feels he is also one of the luckiest riders alive escaping many crashes along the way. He has launched a fundraiser and campaign to give back to those riders that weren't so lucky. He urges everyone that has had a lucky escape and we all know we have to donate $10 for every crash to a GOFUNDME page. He is also auctioning off his Manitou Frame and 1993 World Cup leaders jersey , so click the link to own a piece of MTB history. FUNDRAISER LINK . All funds will go to Wings for Life. Watch the full Video for the fundraiser story HERE.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Brian Lopes started racing BMX at age 4. He then went onto become one of the most successful mountain bikers earning 4 World Titles and 6 World Cup Titles. He was inducted into the MTB hall of fame. Age did not slow him down at all competing well into his 40's. He talks about longevity, his drive and what set him apart.
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Cam Mccaul was one of the early pioneers of Freeride mountain biking. Cam is always one of the best guys to be around. His fun and positive attitude is infectious. After a successful career in Slopestyle and Rampage, Cam still maintains a career in Freeride and announcing all while being a devoted husband and family man. Follow along on his Youtube Channel.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tracy Moseley is easily one of the most humbled champions I have come across. Tracy accomplished her life long dream of becoming Downhill MTB World Champion and then went onto to change disciplines and dominate the Enduro World Series. Tracy shares great insights into what it was like as a woman in a "male" dominated industry, single minded focus , goal setting and life after racing.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Alan Milway has reached the pinnacle of the mountain bike coaching world and has a holistic view. He has worked with the likes of Gee and Rachel Atherton , Danny Hart , Brendan Fairclough, myself and now Greg Minnaar to name just a few. He shares such great insights into racing , physical and mental side that you can use to help to improve so many sides of your riding and life.
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Martin Soderstrom burst onto the dirt jump and slopestyle mountain bike scene with early success. He experienced all the high and lows with big wins and big injuries. The friendly Swede struggled personally with the pressure of the sport and expectations on him. He speaks out about these challenges and deciding to walk away from the competitive side of the sport.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
John Canepa followed a dream from Florida to California to work in the Bicycle Industry. His positive attitude and hard work helped him work at GT Bicycles during the hay day. He would go on to be a World Class mechanic and work on the world circuit for many some stars of the sport. Learn from him and how he got there. He shares some great stories from his journey. He now is a World Class Custom Car Builder ! Make sure you check his Instagram out
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Gee Atherton is easily one of the most successful MTB Downhillers of his time. The 2 time World Champion catches up with the show to discuss the newly released UCI Schedule and his injury.
He is excited about the potential of the new format. Racing will look to resume in Lenzerheide, SUI on 5-6 Sep 2020. What will racing look like with some rounds hosting 2 races in the same week ?
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Marc Beaumont is a 2 time Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup Winner. Marc joins the show to discuss his long career and some of the processes and routines he used to help build and maintain his confidence at the top of the sport. His great experience shines through in our chat. We had fun talking all sorts of topics in racing.