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In this show, Andrew sets out to pick apart the habits, routines and strategies that Top Athletes and Industry leaders use to reach the pinnacle of cycling. Including their early beginnings, bouncing back from adversity, and candid untold stories from life on the road. As a professional international downhill mountain biker, and now commentator, Andrew “ Needles “ Neethling brings 18 years of experience in all aspects of the Cycling Industry.

MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast movingtheneedle

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    • 4.9 • 17 Ratings

In this show, Andrew sets out to pick apart the habits, routines and strategies that Top Athletes and Industry leaders use to reach the pinnacle of cycling. Including their early beginnings, bouncing back from adversity, and candid untold stories from life on the road. As a professional international downhill mountain biker, and now commentator, Andrew “ Needles “ Neethling brings 18 years of experience in all aspects of the Cycling Industry.

    #122: Crankbrothers World Cup Downhill MTB Preview Show 2024.Sven Martin and Alan Milway join the show.

    #122: Crankbrothers World Cup Downhill MTB Preview Show 2024.Sven Martin and Alan Milway join the show.

    2024 World Cup Downhill racing is here and Sven Martin and Alan Milway are my co-hosts for this episode of Bench Racing. We will cover the season and bring you Review episodes after each race throughout the year. We break down the upcoming 2024 season with a preview show including the riders to watch for 2024, rule and broadcast changes, and random bits of info and gossip.
    This series is brought to you by Crankbrothers. Be sure to check out all the latest HERE 
    Other Episode Sponsors:
    AG1
    AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkAG1.com/movingtheneedle
    MANSCAPED
    If you head over to MANSCAPED.com and use code " movingtheneedle" you'll get an exclusive 20% off and free shipping on your order. That's right, 20% off! So whether you're moving the needle in life or moving the needle on the trail, do it with style, precision, and the MANSCAPED Lawn Mower 5.0. Your jewels will thank you!

    • 1 hr 47 min
    #121.Chris Seager: Deathgrip 2 World Exclusive! From humble filmer to getting featured on Netflix. Navigating MTB stars and the industry.

    #121.Chris Seager: Deathgrip 2 World Exclusive! From humble filmer to getting featured on Netflix. Navigating MTB stars and the industry.

    Chris Seager, better known as Seags to the MTB industry has grown up as a humble filmer to now regarded as one of the top filmers of this new generation. Teaming up with Brendan Fairclough and Clay Porter to bring you Deathgrip 1 which featured on Netflix,  they are now about to release the sequel Deathgrip 2. Learn all about filmmaking, getting it on Netflix, and the inside scoop into the MTB stars of our sport. 
    Episode Sponsor:
    AG1
    AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkAG1.com/movingtheneedle
    MANSCAPED
    If you head over to MANSCAPED.com and use code " movingtheneedle" you'll get an exclusive 20% off and free shipping on your order. That's right, 20% off! So whether you're moving the needle in life or moving the needle on the trail, do it with style, precision, and the MANSCAPED Lawn Mower 5.0. Your jewels will thank you!
     
     

    • 1 hr 50 min
    #120. Anka Martin:Downhill to Enduro to multi-stage racing.Riding for causes bigger than yourself, epic tales from her journey in MTB. Life lessons and everything in between.

    #120. Anka Martin:Downhill to Enduro to multi-stage racing.Riding for causes bigger than yourself, epic tales from her journey in MTB. Life lessons and everything in between.

    Anka Martin has had an incredible and unique career in Mountain Biking. Anka started MTB in her twenties and then turned Pro competing in Downhill on the world stage. She transitioned to Enduro MTB in the early years notching up podiums and some incredible finishes in multiple stage races.  She did not stop there, completing multiple Cape Epic races and riding the full length of New Zealand, self-assisted over 15 days. Anka has raised tons of money for great causes and is a role model to the younger generation. Enjoy this great conversation with too many life lessons to name them all here. 
    Episode Sponsor:
    AG1:
    AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkAG1.com/movingtheneedle
    ODI:
    Drawing on over 40 years of experience of producing performance-driven grips and feedback from their extensive network of top riders across the globe, ODI and the Reflex grips have been engineered to reduce impacts and vibration being passed on to the riders’ hands to allow you to ride more with less pain and fatigue. Learn more at: http://www.odigrips.com/
     

    • 1 hr 34 min
    #119. Dakotah Norton: Humble beginnings to earning your way to the top of the sport of Downhill.

    #119. Dakotah Norton: Humble beginnings to earning your way to the top of the sport of Downhill.

    Dakotah Norton had a late start to his Downhill career but that is not holding him back. Humble beginnings to World Cup Podiums and Multiple US National Titles. This conversation does not disappoint and covers the role the mental side plays in the sport among many topics. Norton has earned his spot in the sport. Uncover the secrets behind his rapid rise in the mountain biking scene, as we explore the pivotal moments, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped Dakotah's career.
    Episode Sponsor:
    AG1
    AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkAG1.com/movingtheneedle
    ODI:
    Drawing on over 40 years of experience of producing performance-driven grips and feedback from their extensive network of top riders across the globe, ODI and the Reflex grips have been engineered to reduce impacts and vibration being passed on to the riders’ hands to allow you to ride more with less pain and fatigue.
    Learn more at:
    http://www.odigrips.com/
     

    • 2 hrs 18 min
    #118. HARDLINE Review with Sven Martin supported by Crankbrothers

    #118. HARDLINE Review with Sven Martin supported by Crankbrothers

    Sven Martin is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing.  We will cover the season and bring you Review episodes after each race throughout the year.  We break down RED BULL HARDLINE held in Tasmania 


    This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers.


    Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 13 years in a row of Elite World Champs wins with the Mallet DH pedal! And it’s not just pedals; Crankbrothers has been adding to their product offering over the last few years and now has a whole host of podium contenders in their shoes, riders like Benoit Coulanges, Bernard Kerr, Luca Shaw, Troy Brosnan, Camille Balanche, and many more


    Episode Sponsors: 
    MANSCAPED
    If you head over to MANSCAPED.com and use code " movingtheneedle" You'll get an exclusive 20% off and free shipping on your order. That's right, 20% off! Do it with style, precision, and the MANSCAPED Lawn Mower 5.0. Your jewels will thank you!
    AG1 
    Athletic Greens are going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkAG1.com/movingtheneedle.

     

    • 1 hr 12 min
    #116. Oscar Saiz: Learn tricks of the trade and inside stories, technical coach to the stars of MTB.

    #116. Oscar Saiz: Learn tricks of the trade and inside stories, technical coach to the stars of MTB.

    Oscar Saiz was a top Downhill racer with an illustrious career spanning 2 decades. He is now one of the most sought-after technical coaches in MTB and Road.  Join this fascinating chat between us where we dive into high performance on and off the bike and lessons you can take to life. We cover it all including how to get comfortable under pressure and what it takes to perform at a high level consistently. Oscar was my Dh coach on one of my teams so we share a long history. 
    Episode Brought to you by: 
    MANSCAPEDIf you head over to MANSCAPED.com and use code " movingtheneedle," you'll get an exclusive 20% off and free shipping on your order. That's right, 20% off! So whether you're moving the needle in life or moving the needle on the trail, do it with style, precision, and the MANSCAPED Lawn Mower 5.0. Your jewels will thank you!
    AG1AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkAG1.com/movingtheneedle
     
     

    • 2 hrs 27 min

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