STAGES ATHLETE: Sam holness
Sam Holness is a Guinness World Record holder as the first Triathlete with Autism to compete at the Ironman World Championship in Kona. His goal is to become the first professional triathlete with autism and to use his journey to inspire others, like him, to take up sport.
DISCIPLINE: Triathlon
BASE: London, UK
WHAT DOES SAM RIDE?
Sam Holness rides the Dash Series, Dura Ace R9100 (Dual sided) and the SB20 Smart Bike.
FAVORITE PART ABOUT DASH: The best feature is the Power Zones Dashboard, because I use it for all of my races. My profile is set up for Power, HR, Pace and Distance
Because of my autism it can be difficult to judge pace. With the Dash head unit I am able ride in a Zone that allows my manage my rides or training sessions
SAM'S SUPERPOWER
Favorite Race Moment
GET TO KNOW SAM!
FAVORITE POWER WORKOUT: Most my cycling takes place on the Stages SB20 on either, Zwift, Rouvy or FulGaz. I would say riding Alp De Zwift is my favourite power workout
FAVORITE CROSS TRAINING WORKOUT: I use an Indoor rower and my favourite is a 20km aerobic workout. I also do a lot of Plyometrics in the gym, box jumps are my favourite. For strength its got to be planks and the kettlebell
SAM'S HYPE SONG: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
GO-TO POST RACE CELEBRATION: Food, Food and more Food
FAVORITE POST-RACE FOOD: Pizza or fried squid if my race is by the sea
SOCIALS:
Instagram: @samholnesstri
TikTok: @samholnesstri
Twitter: @samholnesstri
Website: www.samholness.com
Photo Credit: Sportograph