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

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Podcast: [MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moving-the-needle-the-andrew-neethling-podcast-561616)
Published: 2026-01-27T05:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://movingtheneedle.podbean.com/e/178-andreas-kolb-from-the-hardest-season-of-his-career-to-a-dream-team-in-2026-the-full-story/
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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.

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