#178. Andreas Kolb: From the Hardest Season of His Career to a Dream Team in 2026 | The Full Story

About this episode

Andreas Kolb shares his journey through the toughest season of his career and how it led to a dream opportunity with the Santa Cruz Syndicate for 2026.

In this episode of Moving the Needle, Andreas Kolb opens up about the hardest season of his career — racing under pressure, dealing with uncertainty behind the scenes, and staying mentally strong when his future felt unclear. We unpack how riding for himself, trusting the process, and delivering when it mattered ultimately led to a dream opportunity with the Santa Cruz Syndicate for 2026. A raw conversation about belief, timing, and why tough seasons often set up the biggest breakthroughs.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Neethling

Guest: Andreas Kolb

Topics covered

• career challenges
• mental strength
• professional cycling
• opportunity
• personal growth

Keywords

• Andreas Kolb
• Santa Cruz Syndicate
• career pressure
• mental resilience
• cycling breakthroughs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Santa Cruz Syndicate

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