Sam Longs Top 3 TIPS to Improve Your Cycling

Here are my top three tips to help you become a better cyclist. These methods have helped me become one of the best cyclist in the sport of triathlon.

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[robinsonsolis]

Wow! It’s incredible how better quality your videos are! 👏🏼

[trialex]

Love that video Sam! Always super interesting to hear from a professional what their approach is so super thankful for your insights. Would love to see this type of video for some of the other stuff like running, swimming or mobility and nutrition as well. Keep working hard!

[Alex-jcdt]

Tip 3 is the one I needed to hear (again). First time I heard this approach was from a clip of Bridie O'Donnell (hour record holder) saying for her hour attempt she had to not fear the pain that was to come, but to seek it out and bring it to her. I’m a 52 year old masters cyclist in Sydney, doing weekly crits, and i get closer to first place when I take this approach (it’s always a mass sprint at the end, and it hurts). I’m lucky when I get 4 hours on the bike in a week. These are the only two times I’ve heard this piece of advice about the discomfort. I asked my wife once, only 49% in jest, if she would stand next to me for interval sessions and yell at me or whack me if I fall off pace. She said she didn’t have it in her to do that. I still think that would be a great way to get through a very hard session. I only really train on the trainer in the shed. Too many maniacs on Sydney roads. I can tell you believe in what you are saying in this clip. Pleasure to watch.

[Kenny-GoIrish-Evans]

Outstanding, Sir. Very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time out to produce and post this. We love you, Man!!

[seanvonlost]

Awesome video dude! I’m a dad of 3 so any efficiencies and tips to maximize my days and weeks are always greatly appreciated.

[alisontriathlonlover]

Great idea & tips! Thanks for sharing!

[ironman.]

Now I understand why you are so good! Thank you for sharing. Best ever advice!!!

[anakinpm]

Really great advice Sam and very down to earth.

[henriktholstrup]

Super thanks ! :-)
- especially the "overview approach" : w. focus - 3 bike rides, and the details about them.

[_J.F_]

Thanks Sam. I have never done any triathlon but I do 6 run workouts a week and have started adding cycling into my weekly plan too for the past year or so. Being an old dog I have to take small steps at a time, but some tips from a pro are always welcome and always very useful too. Who knows, I might even take up swimming as well and come chasing you around the race course one day 😄

[jarrodpace]

As an injured runner currently cross training heavily on the bike, tip 3 was a realisation for me, I can go harder on the bike more frequently compared to running.

[tobijung]

Thx that you Share that with us. Very good.

[rienzocolpo]

Thanks for this Champ. I love your tip on 'get comfortable with being uncomfortable'. It resonates so strongly that I find extra juice to push when I want to, but usually / for the most part I get seduced by my comfort zone.

[ericl]

Nice tips Sam, Verry Nice to share with us that most are age groupers trying to be better and better with our Life style. Thanks and Ride On ! 🙌🚴🏻‍♂️

[bdunn]

I think this is the best video you've done! Hopefully we get another one sometime? :D

[MMichiganSalveRegina]

Great video. Can I make a suggestion / request? Can you make a video where you break down basically what you're looking at when getting in an aero position? I know it's individualized, but you have many more resources and much more knowledge than we AGers do, and even hearing how you think about it can help us.

[PapaPineapples]

Are you planning to have a new kit this year? If so, will we be able to order or will you have any merchandise? Great tips for the bike!

[megmikerodriguez]

Perfect timing...yo, yo yo...I'm about to hop on zwift! 🙏💪

[Science-xw]

What do you think about bicarbonat Like David Roche?

[antoniojimenez]

Great video! For those serious zone 2 training: what would be aprox the ideal heart rate or % of FTP? Thanks mate 👍