Andrew Neethling

Needles Follows Loic in Leogang - POV (video)

With Claudio's dome clapped, our boy Andrew Neethling (aka Needles) steps into the Red Bull POV preview game and follows Loic Bruni down the mountain. It's a fun, educational romp!

Posted by sspomer on 6/8/2018 11:43 AM

Andrew Neethling and Scotty Laughland Chasing Trail in Capetown (video)

Summertime in South Africa means dry and dusty trails with plenty of opportunities for big roosts. Andrew Neethling knows the Cape Town trails better than anyone and shows Scotty Laughland some of his favorites.

Posted by Dylan on 5/11/2018 4:47 PM

Riding the Orient - Neethling and Meyer Discover Iran's Trails (video)

Religious fanaticism, sable-rattling Mullahs and a seemingly sealed off society: Iran remains a largely cryptic country. The oriental magic of the past is nowhere to be found. A trip to Tehran and its back-country has confronted Andrew Neethling and Holger Meyer with reality: together with locals...

Posted by bturman on 3/16/2018 2:15 PM

The BC Epic with Brendog, Neethling and KJ. - Chasing Trail Ep. 15 - Bralorne (video)

We sent Brendan Fairclough, Andrew Neethling and Kyle Jameson out to the Bralorne Adventure lodge to meet up with photographer Blake Jorgenson to get them out of their comfort zone. 3 dudes, 3 trail bikes, and 3 days in the BC back country.

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/9/2017 8:42 AM

Fairclough and Friends Tear Up Edinburgh (video)

On route to the 2017 Fort William World Cup the SCOTT-Velosolutions team (Brendog & Vigé) stopped in at the newly finished Velosolutions pump track in Edinburgh. Joined by friends Andrew Neethling, Olly Wilkins and Duncan Ferris the crew put the new asphalt pump track through it's paces.

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/13/2017 11:15 AM

Needles Shreds the New Genius (video)

Andrew Neethling and Rudy Biedermann put the new Genius through its paces in the wondrous valley of Aosta, Italy. Learn more about the new bike in our extensive launch feature.

Posted by iceman2058 on 6/16/2017 10:54 AM

Private Trails in New Zealand with Brendan Fairclough and Andrew Neethling! Chasing Trail - Ep. 12 (video)

Brendog, Needles, New Zealand, bikes and private trails. What else could you want?

Posted by iceman2058 on 6/8/2017 1:18 AM

LOL Loic Lands in the Pond at Rotorua (forum topic)

Posted by sspomer on 4/11/2017 1:26 PM

Vital RAW Redux - Best of 2016 (video)

One of the best ways to close out 2016 is to look back at the nastiest DH and Enduro shredding of the year from #VitalRAW. Thanks to our filmers, the riders and you, the fans, for making Vital RAW the embodiment of blasting down mountains on bicycles! #LONGLIVECHAINSAW You can watch al...

Posted by sspomer on 12/24/2016 10:31 AM

Deathgrip | First Teaser (video)

Today began more than ten years ago when Brendan Fairclough – one of the sport’s most influential riders and Clay Porter – one of mountain biking’s most experienced image capturers, became friends. Now their vision for the future of the sport has emerged. The duo, born and raised worlds apart, h...

Posted by iceman2058 on 12/13/2016 5:50 AM

Preview All Stages - EWS La Thuile - Andrew Neethling (video)

Please enjoy the preview of all stages in La Thuile and witness one of the most technical EWS rounds of the year with Andrew Neethling and Fabien Cousinie.

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/16/2016 1:55 AM

Lenzerheide World Cup 2016 | Polygon UR (video)

Join UR Team as they tackle Lenzerheide for the 5th round of the 2016 UCI DH World Cup.

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/11/2016 8:30 AM

PIT BITS - Lenzerheide World Cup (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 7/6/2016 1:21 PM

Vital RAW - Leogang Rowdiness (video)

The track looks rowdy enough to us! Vital RAW from the Leogang World Cup DH. WIN A ROCKSHOX BOXXER WORLD CUP - Vital OTB, Leogang Chainless DH Course Preview with Claudio and Gwin Sam Hill's Custom Nukeproof Pulse PIT BITS from Leogang

Posted by sspomer on 6/10/2016 2:39 PM

Tracey Hannah and Andrew Neethling Take on China (video)

The scene in China has been growing steadily for the last 4-5 years and we were proud to be invited to take part in this race, filled with local pinners and top riders from Taiwan, Korea and Japan who were looking to win big in Asia. Upon arrival it was clear the organizers had put a lot of eff...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/26/2016 12:05 PM

2016 Sea Otter Classic Pit Bits (photo album)

Posted by bturman on 4/19/2016 1:26 AM

Sea Otter DH Helmet Cam with Andrew Neethling (video)

The 2016 Sea Otter DH course is pretty similar to years of old aside from the off-camber section being removed in favor a bermy alternative. Take a lap with Andrew Neethling

Posted by sspomer on 4/16/2016 8:12 AM

​Spank Industries Expands World Cup Team Ahead Of Lourdes

 (press release)

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 4/4/2016 3:17 PM

2016 Polygon UR Team Launch video (video)

The 2016 team meets up in Queenstown to prepare for the upcoming season and session the Skyline bike park.

Posted by 970biking on 3/18/2016 10:48 AM

Winging It in Taxco | Andrew Neethling (video)

​This weekend we saw the return of the Urban DH race to Taxco, Mexico.  The race is well known for cobbled streets, super steep stairs and some gnarly gaps. Andrew Neethling was flying the Polygon UR colours this weekend. His preparation started with a bump though as his entire race kit and lu...

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/24/2015 5:52 AM

Taxco City Downhill Track Preview with Filip Polc chasing Bernardo Cruz (video)

​The City Downhill World Tour is back in action! Join Filip Polc as he chases Bernardo Cruz down the narrow streets and staircase of Taxco, Mexico, and get ready for finals action coming your way this weekend. 2015 Taxco City Downhill Rider List

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/21/2015 9:23 AM

All Stories End // Trek World Racing's Final Chapter (video)

Over the 7 years of Trek World Racing, there has been a lot written and said, there have been great victories, personal goals achieve and hopes dashed, but above all, there have been amazing stories. In this video we attempt the near impossible task of acknowledging some of those amazing stories...

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/17/2015 7:16 AM

PIT BITS - 2015 WORLD CHAMPS (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 9/2/2015 4:15 PM

PIT BITS - World Cup Lenzerheide, Switzerland (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 7/3/2015 9:29 AM

iXS European DH Cup, Air DH from Les 2 Alpes (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 7/6/2014 9:03 PM

Crash of the Year - 2013 Vital MTB Shreddy Awards (video)

A 30-foot cliff huck is one thing. Forgetting your bike in the process is another. Dustin Schaad walks away from this Rampage disaster. Honorable Mentions Cedric Gracia's Bleed Out - WARNING MEGA BLOOD! Chatel Off-Trail Fail Andrew Neethling's Rock Garden Superman at Val di Sole Here's ...

Posted by sspomer on 12/28/2013 5:26 PM

Vital RAW: DH QUALIFYING FROM MONT SAINTE ANNE (video)

The qualifying video goods from Mont Sainte Anne where Steve Smith and Rachel Atherton went fastest today. Riders in order of appearance (as best we can tell). Mitch Ropelato, Greg Williamson, Antonio Ferreiro, Francisco Pardal, Josh Bryceland, Andrew Neethling, Adam Brayton, Gee Atherton, Lars ...

Posted by sspomer on 8/9/2013 2:31 PM

Crash Video: Andrew Neethling Going a Little Too Long (video)

When Andrew Neethling sent this gnarly crash clip from Crankworx L2A, he casually mentions how he "mis-judged braking" for the jump. SHEESH! It's been a rough season for Needles with some brutal crashes that have been caught on film. See Andrew Neethling's Val di Sole Crash Video

Posted by sspomer on 7/23/2013 9:45 AM

CRASH VIDEO: Andrew Neethling's Superman to Oblivion at Val di Sole (video)

Needles is one hard mofo! Check out this gnarly crash from Val di Sole during practice today. He gets right up after flying down a boulder field and qualifies in 15th position later that afternoon.

Posted by sspomer on 6/14/2013 1:31 PM

2013 Val di Sole World Cup DH Practice Quick Clip (video)

ROWDY! That's all you need to know about Val di Sole World Cup. Sean Mcaroll in jeans! Yeeewww! Connor Fearon dropping his front wheel into a hole and not give a shit about it. Sam Dale, Andrew Neethiling, Brook Macdonald, Marcello Guitterez, Brendan Fairclough and The Athertons should stoke you...

Posted by sspomer on 6/13/2013 1:42 PM