Steve Long

Specialties: Road Racing, MTB Racing, Century Riding/Endurance Events, Skills Clinics (Descending), General Fitness

Home: Milwaukie, OR

Client levels accepted: Individual, SemiCustom, Custom, Consultation

Available to take on all levels of athletes both racing and non-racing

Available for seminars, camps, clinics, and team direction on a contractual basis.

Steve Long has been cycling for 10 years, participating in Oregon races and endurance events. Like many riders, he started with a mountain bike and then acquired a road bike, which he rode with a bunch of local guys in a spirited, competitive fashion. Having entered the sport somewhat overweight, Steve dropped about 20 pounds within the first couple of years and continued down to a good competitive weight as his diet took on a health and weight management focus. A natural teacher, Steve's ability to relate from this experience helps him guide new riders through their own transformation into cycling athletes.

Steve has helped clients upgrade from Category 4 to Category 3 and even Category 2 in their first year of racing. He loves the challenge of helping racers and teams with race strategies and overall team development. Steve understands how to help his clients achieve their goals and help them negotiate the sometimes-difficult challenge of balancing work, home and athletic training schedules. He has a special interest in helping individuals involved in 12-step programs and can also help clients become aware of their bodies via mindfulness approaches.

Steve’s special qualifications include experience in nearly all Oregon road race events, including the Banana Belt series and OBRA Championship races. He has been particularly drawn to the area's more challenging races, such as the Sublime Sublimity and Silverton road races as well as the Mt. Hood Classic, Elkhorn Classic, Willamette Classic and Walla Walla Stage Races, where he has placed well in masters competition. He has also won hill climb and TTT events and placed on the podium and top ten spots in many other local races.

Steve has a wealth of experience in both Century and Super Century riding, including organized rides like the Torture 10,000 and The Shasta Super Century. He has completed the Seattle to Portland event in one day, an accomplishment that he looks forward to training others to achieve.

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