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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 Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tom Isted has just set the World Record for the longest dirt-to-dirt backflip on a MTB at 120 feet at Darkfest. He currently does not have a bike sponsor which is crazy to say. Tom switched from BMX to MTB. He is a top Slopestyle rider earning his best result at Crankworx with a 3rd spot. He is fast becoming one of the riders pushing the sport of freeride as well.
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Surprise guest and friend of the show SVEN MARTIN hops on board to join Andrew Neethling to take you on a journey into their MTB World. Sven Martin was at Rd1 n 2 of the Enduro World Cup. Why is Sam Hill so cagey about his DH season, who is the best all-around MTB rider at the moment, and more..
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Hans is considered the world’s leader in extreme mountain biking. He is a former trials riding world champion, a showman, a stuntman, and an adventure mountain biker. He has traveled the world extensively; riding his mountain bike, over and through areas previously considered unrideable. All the while, capturing the cultural, scenic, and spiritual aspects of these exotic locations; and always in search of something mystical or historical. At the age of 57, Hans is still doing what he loves and inspiring us all.
Hans Rey Charity: wheels4life
The charity I mention: Pedal Project
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Brett Tippie is a larger-than-life character in the sport of MTB. He was one of the original free riders and pioneered the sport we know today. A former professional snowboarder Tippie then turned to MTB and was one of the very first sponsored free-riders before the industry even knew what the sport was. He admits he had some dark years when he turned to drugs but sights MTB as the sport that pulled him out of that place. He now is an ambassador for brands, announces, coaches, and guides to name a few roles he has in the industry. He always with a smile on his face the most epic positive attitude you could ever imagine.
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Charlie Harrison at only 25 , has decided to retire from professional downhill mountain biking. Many will say with so much more to give. Charlie achieved great success but also suffered many injuries and disappointment along the way. Charlie knew racing was not going to be forever and is excited about pursuing his next career and has found his love for mountain biking again. This episode has some awesome insights into the challenges of the sport and life!
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Surprise guest and friend of the show SVEN MARTIN hops on board to join Andrew Neethling and Myles Kelsey of Bike Network to take you on a journey into their MTB World. We answer some listener questions and take a deep dive into Sven Martin and many of the changes to EWS and the World Cup series, plus some random MTB-related topics. This show is made for the listener so keep sending those questions in and let us know where to go with this show!!
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Darren Berrecloth is a MTB freeride legend period. The Claw had an incredible career coming over to MTB from BMX. He has been in some of the biggest movies in the industry and pushed the sport to new heights. He has recently been inducted into the MTB hall of fame. Some injuries have forced him to hang up his competitive boots but he is very much still active as an adventure rider doing trips and projects.
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Marcelo Gutierrez is the most successful Downhill Mountain Biker in Colombia. It was not an easy road out of Colombia onto the world stage. Marcelo managed to get multiple World Cup podiums and become the king of the most grueling downhill race known as Garbonza Downhill at the Crankworx festival. Winning at the highest level for Marcelo was not quite enough. He lost his passion for the sport and competiting knowing there was more to life. After 12 years on the circuit, he has chosen to step away and is building cycling and mountain biking in South America as an ambassador for brands. He still competes at some select events. It was a fascinating and thought-provoking episode.
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Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tomas Slavik is a multiple 4x MTB World Champion and former king of Crankworx. He is an all-around MTB badass. He has shifted his focus from 4x once the UCI dropped it as a official discipline and competes in those crazy Urban Downhill races alongside the Crankworx World Tour. Slavik shares thoughts on the sport as a whole and his attitude to racing and life are just plan epic. Enjoy
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
With over 50 years of racing experience, Andrew Neethling and Myles Kelsey of Bike Network take you on a journey into their MTB World. We answer some listener questions and take a deep dive into getting you the rider faster and more confident on an MTB, plus some random MTB-related topics. This show is made for the listener so keep sending those questions in and let us know where to go with this show!!
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