{"id":16977,"date":"2017-03-15T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/03\/15\/andrew-neethling-joins-scott-sports-in-ambassador-role-r6273\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:06:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:06:03","slug":"andrew-neethling-joins-scott-sports-in-ambassador-role-r6273","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/andrew-neethling-joins-scott-sports-in-ambassador-role-r6273\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrew Neethling joins SCOTT Sports in ambassador role"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SCOTT Sports is pleased to announce that we have added Andrew Neethling to the family. In a new MTB Ambassador role, Andrew will travel the world to spread the SCOTT MTB Message.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-44531700-1489574327.jpg\" data-fileid=\"918704\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"918704\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-44531700-1489574327.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-44531700-1489574327.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After years of success on the Downhill World Cup Circuit, renowned video segments and phenomenal MTB ambassadorship, we felt that Andrew was the perfect fit for our MTB Ambassador role!<\/p>\n<p>Looking to continue his career beyond Downhill racing, Andrew will transition into a brand ambassador role, traveling the world on his trail and DH bikes to meet new people, create stories and ultimately to push mountain biking.<\/p>\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-73490700-1489574325.jpg\" data-fileid=\"918703\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"918703\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-73490700-1489574325.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-73490700-1489574325.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pullquote\">\nI am beyond excited and motivated to join SCOTT Sports. It is obviously a big decision to move away from full time racing and transition into a new role. I however feel very good and confident about it with the backing of SCOTT.<br \/>\n<cite>Andrew Neethling<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Looking to the Future<\/h2>\n<p>Andrew is very much looking forward to continuing his MTB career post DH World Cup days, &#8220;I am beyond excited and motivated to join SCOTT Sports. It is obviously a big decision to move away from full time racing and transition into a new role. I however feel very good and confident about it with the backing of SCOTT. My goal is to promote cycling and hopefully get more people into riding and enjoying the sport that has given me so much.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60841300-1489574329.jpg\" data-fileid=\"918705\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"918705\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-60841300-1489574329.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60841300-1489574329.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SCOTT bikes have always impressed me with their technology, looks and market leading development. I know there are passionate people behind the company and that is key moving forward. I want to get out there and as clich\u00e9 as it sounds\u2026. show people how enjoyable riding can be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-70553900-1489574335.jpg\" data-fileid=\"918708\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"918708\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-70553900-1489574335.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-70553900-1489574335.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Andrew&#8217;s brand spankin&#8217; new Genius 700 Tuned Plus!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the opportunity came up to bring Andrew on board, it was a no brainer. He came to us with an idea that was a bit different to what he had been doing for the last decade, and it was something we could easily get behind. We\u2019re looking forward to getting creative with Andrew as he travels the world with his bikes.\u201d \u2013 <em>Julian Wagner, Bike Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12880200-1489574332.jpg\" data-fileid=\"918706\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"918706\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-12880200-1489574332.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12880200-1489574332.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Andrew will be heading to New Zealand in a few days to meet up with long time buddy Brendan Fairclough to film an all new episode of \u201cChasing Trail\u201d. Tough first week on the job!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-33122700-1489574334.jpg\" data-fileid=\"918707\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"918707\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-33122700-1489574334.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-33122700-1489574334.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SCOTT Sports is pleased to announce that we have added Andrew Neethling to the family. In a new MTB Ambassador role, Andrew will travel the world to spread the SCOTT MTB Message. 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