The Rocks — Andrew Neethling rides Paarl Rock

10 october 2023, paarl, south africa | a youtube edit published on bike network with andrew neethling riding paarl rock on a scott mountain bike

Former World Cup downhill racer Andrew ‘NEEDLES’ Neethling takes on one of the most iconic landmarks in South Africa – the Paarl Rock.

Andrew on his project: “The town of Paarl is one of the oldest riding spots in South Africa. I have been riding and racing here for as long as I can remember. I would always look up to the incredible granite Paarl Rock in the background and wonder what it would be like to ride it from the top and film a project here. You feel tiny in comparison, it just seemed like a pipe dream. After some scouting, I was convinced we could ride and showcase such a special feature after all this time thinking about it.“

10 october 2023, paarl, south africa | a youtube edit published on bike network with andrew neethling riding paarl rock on a scott mountain bike
No heli-drops and multiple pushes meant ‘the Needles’ were fried.

| Creatives: Troy Davies and Rob Hobson |


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