MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast

The 2023 World Cup Downhill racing season is here and 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 the 3rd race of the 2023 season held in Val Di Sole, Italy. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers. Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 12 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 Bernard Kerr, Luca Shaw, Laurie Greenland, Camille Balanche, and many more Episode Sponsors: Athletic Greens 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.

The 2023 World Cup Downhill racing season is here and Ed Masters 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 the 2nd race of the 2023 season held in Leogang, Austria. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers. Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 12 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 Bernard Kerr, Luca Shaw, Laurie Greenland, Camille Balanche, and many more Episode Sponsors: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

The 2023 World Cup Downhill racing season is here and Alan Milway 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 the first race of the 2023 season held in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers. Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 12 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 Bernard Kerr, Luca Shaw, Laurie Greenland, Camille Balanche, and many more Episode Sponsors: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

2023 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 2023 season with a preview show including the riders to watch for 2023, rule and broadcast changes, and random bits of info and gossip. Racing kicks off in Lenzerheide, Switzerland on the 9th and 10th of June. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers. Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 12 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 Bernard Kerr, Luca Shaw, Laurie Greenland, Camille Balanche, and many more!

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!! Episode Sponsors: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle ODI Grips Thanks to our episode sponsor ODI. I have been on these and only these Grips for well over 20 years. How cool is that? They are the original Lock on grip. They have an incredible range of options but we want to tell you about something new they offering. Drawing on over 40 years of experience in producing performance-driven grips and feedback from their extensive network of top riders across the globe, 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.

Bernard Kerr is easily one of the busiest and most hardworking riders on the circuit. He owns and runs his own Enduro and DH team all while racing at the top level. Coming off his best season finishing 5th in the overall and notching up his best Wc finish with a 2nd place in Snowshoe, Bernard is not afraid to speak his mind and wants to protect the sport the best he can. Super fun conversation with the fast-talking and confident Kerr. Enjoy. Please don't forget our episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

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. Please don't forget our episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

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.. Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

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 Please don't forget our episode Sponsor: 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

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. Please don't forget our episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

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! Please don't forget our episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

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!! Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle Bike Network Innovation Article - Click Here

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. Episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

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. Episode Sponsors: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle e*thirteen's LG1 Race Carbon Enduro Wheels may have started as the little brother of e thirteen’s legendary World Cup DH Wheels, but have evolved over the past few generations into purpose-engineered, Enduro World Series worthy thoroughbreds. These wheels were awarded Vital's MTB “ BEST MTB Gear of the Year “ Award in 2022. Head on over to https://www.ethirteen.com

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 Episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle

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!! Athletic Greens 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 athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle Bike Network Innovation Article - Click Here