Pro cycling salary secrecy
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That seems funny that they might make 30k/year, but are given x number of 15k bikes. I say x number, because I'm assuming they have more than one identical bike as back up.
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Just as I thought, here we are on the biggest cycling Forum on the web, and nobody really has any idea.
That's very odd. You can go get salary info for major sports figures in other big sports rather easily.
At any rate, it's really pathetic, because in my opinion, pro cycling is by far the hardest, most dangerous and most demanding pro sport on the planet, period the end.
That's very odd. You can go get salary info for major sports figures in other big sports rather easily.
At any rate, it's really pathetic, because in my opinion, pro cycling is by far the hardest, most dangerous and most demanding pro sport on the planet, period the end.
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Just as I thought, here we are on the biggest cycling Forum on the web, and nobody really has any idea.
That's very odd. You can go get salary info for major sports figures in other big sports rather easily.
At any rate, it's really pathetic, because in my opinion, pro cycling is by far the hardest, most dangerous and most demanding pro sport on the planet, period the end.
That's very odd. You can go get salary info for major sports figures in other big sports rather easily.
At any rate, it's really pathetic, because in my opinion, pro cycling is by far the hardest, most dangerous and most demanding pro sport on the planet, period the end.
Same goes for professional frisbee.
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Balls.
I just watched "The Hard Road" for the second time 2 weeks ago. Although it's 2001 dollars, It's still not sh1t.
Watch "Pro""also. these guys are not living the life.
Except Horner. I envy him regardless.
I just watched "The Hard Road" for the second time 2 weeks ago. Although it's 2001 dollars, It's still not sh1t.
Watch "Pro""also. these guys are not living the life.
Except Horner. I envy him regardless.
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The next time somebody tells me cycling isn't so hard, I'll tell them about that Horillo crash in the Giro where the guy rode into the 200' ravine and lived to tell the tale.
That's like getting knocked out of bounds in an NFL game. At 40 mph, without pads, and then over the rail of the GW Bridge.
That's like getting knocked out of bounds in an NFL game. At 40 mph, without pads, and then over the rail of the GW Bridge.
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most pro teams keep ownership of the bikes and sell them off at the end of the year. the bulk of the riders don't get to keep the bikes they race. some top amateur teams give their riders a bike which usually winds up getting sold after the season.
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Fu** the money aspect. Rarely do your hear about the toll it takes on family. Where else can you spend X amount of hours a week to be mediocre at something.
"My spouse is a professional cyclist. They make no money and they're never home." Save 10 in the USA.
"My spouse is a professional cyclist. They make no money and they're never home." Save 10 in the USA.
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Those zealot weenies in the racing forum would live in a carboard box and eat rotten truffles for the oportunity to come in last place at the tour.
They interpret that buzzing in their head as a call from destiny
They interpret that buzzing in their head as a call from destiny
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Just as I thought, here we are on the biggest cycling Forum on the web, and nobody really has any idea.
That's very odd. You can go get salary info for major sports figures in other big sports rather easily.
At any rate, it's really pathetic, because in my opinion, pro cycling is by far the hardest, most dangerous and most demanding pro sport on the planet, period the end.
That's very odd. You can go get salary info for major sports figures in other big sports rather easily.
At any rate, it's really pathetic, because in my opinion, pro cycling is by far the hardest, most dangerous and most demanding pro sport on the planet, period the end.
Boxing beats pretty much anything. Cycling (road specifically) is close.
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Pro runners, swimmers, cyclist, gymnast, skaters, skiers, ... There are many sports where all but the few elite athletes make any real money.
But would you rather work at Starbucks or travel the world doing what you love?
If you notice though athletes in these sports do not feel a sense of entitlement.
But would you rather work at Starbucks or travel the world doing what you love?
If you notice though athletes in these sports do not feel a sense of entitlement.
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I think you are wrong. Do you have any idea how much effort it is for a football player to put his hair gel in perfectly every day - even on his rest days. They have a real hard life making sure they are attractive to 12 year old girls all the time......bunch of tarts
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Just as I thought, here we are on the biggest cycling Forum on the web, and nobody really has any idea.
That's very odd. You can go get salary info for major sports figures in other big sports rather easily.
At any rate, it's really pathetic, because in my opinion, pro cycling is by far the hardest, most dangerous and most demanding pro sport on the planet, period the end.
That's very odd. You can go get salary info for major sports figures in other big sports rather easily.
At any rate, it's really pathetic, because in my opinion, pro cycling is by far the hardest, most dangerous and most demanding pro sport on the planet, period the end.
I know, but if I tell you I would have to kill you.
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if that's what it takes. sign me up. Heck I guess a lot of domestic and lower tier pros would do the same.
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Sure, their salaries may be 70k a year, but they get paid pretty well depending on how well the team does. For example, winning any sprint point in the 2010 Tour de France was around 8000 Euro (and I think this is generally split up amongst the riders on the teams)... Let only a stage win... And what about winning a spring classic? If you're really concerned about their salaries, don't worry, they're doing just fine.
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I vaguely remember a thread about a Rock Racing team member who felt during a race and lost some teeth. Somebody was trying to help collecting money to help with dental implants. It seems that the benefits (and I assume the salary) for "continental teams" are not good.
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At any rate, it's really pathetic, because in my opinion, pro cycling is by far the hardest, most dangerous and most demanding pro sport on the planet, period the end.
The higher echelons are very physically demanding and require the drivers to be in similar shape, but I agree that nothing is as physically punishing as a Grand Tour.
You'd be surprised to learn how many Pro drivers are actually renting their rides. The ranks of the real salaried drivers are very, very thin.
How do you make a small fortune in auto racing? Start with a big one.
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Keep in mind there is no true income source for the rec sports(cycling, croquet, sailing). No tickets to purchase. Little to no memorabilia. No real TV rights except for the grand tours that get poor coverage. Hence no advertising money.
Lance probably gets $1-$10 million to ride plus $10 million plus in sponsorship advertising fees.
The GC winner of the Tour gets 450,000 Euros($585,000 USD)
The mens winner of the French Open gets 5,792,000 Euros($7,535,00 USD)
I always wondered how the government justified sponsoring US Postal.
Lance probably gets $1-$10 million to ride plus $10 million plus in sponsorship advertising fees.
The GC winner of the Tour gets 450,000 Euros($585,000 USD)
The mens winner of the French Open gets 5,792,000 Euros($7,535,00 USD)
I always wondered how the government justified sponsoring US Postal.
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