Is it his riding style, his bike, the method he uses, the support of his family, the saddle he sits on, his diet or gearing? Is it his background, his lifestyle choices, his job, his background?
Or is it just because he is 'Steve'?
Buttocks made of granite and cyborg legs. That's my theory. I struggle to think how any mortal could do what Steve is doing. I check in periodically from over the water in amazement that rain or shine he's still banging out the miles.