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If there’s one stop on the UCI Downhill World Cup calendar where things are guaranteed to get crazy, it’s Les Gets. The French resort has built a reputation for delivering some of the wildest, rowdiest and most unpredictable racing of the entire season – and in 2026, Les Gets somehow managed to take things to another level. This wasn’t just ...

South African freerider, racer and all-round character Theo Erlangsen joins the Moving The Needle Podcast for one of the most honest Mountain Bike conversations yet. Host, Andrew Neethling dives into how Darkfest changed the direction of Theo’s career, the reality of World Cup racing, the rise of the new generation led by Jackson Goldstone, and Theo’s insights into the 2026 downhill ...

In this episode of Moving the Needle, Andreas Kolb opens up about the hardest season of his career — racing under pressure, dealing with uncertainty behind-the-scenes, and staying mentally strong when his future felt unclear. Andrew Neethling unpacks how riding for himself, trusting the process, and delivering when it mattered ultimately led to a dream opportunity with the Santa Cruz ...

Shimano ambassador Andrew Neethling helped design the new Trail Born – Supported Trail: NEEDles for Speed at Helderberg MTB Farm in Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa. Neethling is a former professional turned full-time MTB adventurer.

For Brendan Fairclough, a trip to South Africa is about more than just the big hits and adrenaline at the DarkFest compound. There’s so much more to explore. Local legend Andrew Neethling is always up for showing Brendan the latest freshly built trails, making sure there’s no shortage of new lines to ride on board the Scott Voltage. Watch the ...