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superhossenphef
07-31-12, 07:37 AM
Surprised me really.

http://www.bidonpull.com

Scroll down to the article called "Money, Money, Money...Money"

FrenchFit
07-31-12, 09:34 AM
"Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys"

I suppose it beats flipping burgers.
bikepro
07-31-12, 11:55 AM
They don't get much money, but they get to ride their bikes all the time and don't forget the status . . . :)

merlinextraligh
08-03-12, 02:33 PM
Hard way to make a living. And, with the exception of about 50-75 guys in the whole world, you'll never make the type of money that anyone would associate with being rich.
merlinextraligh
08-03-12, 02:34 PM
"Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys"

I suppose it beats flipping burgers.




A lot of U.S. domestic pros could make more money flipping burgers, particularly on an hourly basis.
mcrow
08-03-12, 02:54 PM
I'm not surprised. This is pretty common amount fringe sports (sports not largely followed by the general public). If you make any kind of living wage you're doing very well. I play disc golf and they have a pro tour as well and their top guys will take in $50k in prize money per year and maybe another $5-10K in endorsements and free gear. The top few guys in pro LaCross make $80-$100K.

Those $1m salaries don't come up often outside of major sports like football,baseball,basketball,tennis,hockey,golf and soccer.