Andrew Neethling, The Spice Route, Needles DH FPV

Needles rips The Spice Run in Paarl, South Africa, as the whirlibird chases him down! 

"You never grow up thinking you might have a track named after you, so this is just so cool, isn’t it?"

When Paarl Trails asked Andrew Neethling to help design and build a world-class track at home in South Africa, they didn't need to ask him twice. Andrew: "The track and project I had the chance to work on is incredibly special to me, as I grew up riding and racing downhill in Paarl. This is where I first learned my trade and honed my skills to compete internationally. It feels like a dream come true."

"I aimed to use the experience I gained overseas to create something that local riders can race on—something that not only helps them improve but also gives them a taste of the track styles found abroad. Plus, it had to be a blast to ride! I truly believe we’ve achieved that and more"

Find out for yourself in Paarl, or do the next best thing, and watch this video until the end!

Big thanks to the Needles DH Track Builders:
Duan Stander 
Francois During
Duran Van Eeden 
Justin Novella 
Struan McMaster