sparknote_s
07-19-04, 01:29 PM
When somebody "turns pro," what exactly does that mean? Do they quit their daytime job and start making money only from cycling? What exactly is "pro" besides being able to compete in the "pro" category?
Road Cycling - What do the "pros" do?
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OregonBound
07-19-04, 07:23 PM
Without knowing specifically what sport and what governing body, it isn't possible to give you a pinpoint answer. Broadly, it means that you are now competing for recompense and are no longer eligible to compete against amateurs. Some do it full time and some still work at Home Depot to pay the rent.
Paul
Paul
slvoid
07-19-04, 07:38 PM
Without knowing specifically what sport and what governing body, it isn't possible to give you a pinpoint answer. Broadly, it means that you are now competing for recompense and are no longer eligible to compete against amateurs. Some do it full time and some still work at Home Depot to pay the rent.
Paul
I'm assuming he means the sport of cycling. I also am curious.
Paul
I'm assuming he means the sport of cycling. I also am curious.
sparknote_s
07-19-04, 08:23 PM
Yeah, cycling. Road cycling specifically.
R600DuraAce
07-19-04, 08:43 PM
There are several categories of "pros." Think division 1 like the USPS, T-mobile, CSC, and others. These guys can actually earn a living racing bikes. There is the division 3 pros like the Team Navigator, Healthnet, Prime Alliance, Jelly Belly, and others. Some of these guys probably have a either full time or part time job. They don't earn much through racing bikes. They usually race domestically.
When somebody "turns pro," what exactly does that mean? Do they quit their daytime job and start making money only from cycling? What exactly is "pro" besides being able to compete in the "pro" category?
When somebody "turns pro," what exactly does that mean? Do they quit their daytime job and start making money only from cycling? What exactly is "pro" besides being able to compete in the "pro" category?
MichaelW
07-20-04, 11:50 AM
Do you need to be signed up to a commercial, sponsored team ?
R600DuraAce
07-20-04, 12:21 PM
I think you need to be offered a contract first. Obviously this imply you will be riding on a team.
Do you need to be signed up to a commercial, sponsored team ?
Do you need to be signed up to a commercial, sponsored team ?
sparknote_s
07-20-04, 01:11 PM
How good are the pros who make money from solely cycling? What kind of speeds are they able to keep on their own on the flats, or however else you measure a bikers talent.
R600DuraAce
07-20-04, 01:17 PM
No, they just have to win big races consistantly in order to get noticed. That's all. Yeah, speed is also important too.
How good are the pros who make money from solely cycling? What kind of speeds are they able to keep on their own on the flats, or however else you measure a bikers talent.
How good are the pros who make money from solely cycling? What kind of speeds are they able to keep on their own on the flats, or however else you measure a bikers talent.
timmhaan
07-20-04, 01:18 PM
How good are the pros who make money from solely cycling? What kind of speeds are they able to keep on their own on the flats, or however else you measure a bikers talent.
it's all about plugging away at local races and getting exposure. if you place high enough or win enough you'll be in a position (maybe) to be offered a contract. if you're interested in this, there is a documentary called "hard road" that covers a new team's (netzero) first year together. has some interesting points in it.
it's all about plugging away at local races and getting exposure. if you place high enough or win enough you'll be in a position (maybe) to be offered a contract. if you're interested in this, there is a documentary called "hard road" that covers a new team's (netzero) first year together. has some interesting points in it.