Originally Posted by
gsteinb
Guys pay coaches a few hundred a month. The math doesn't work, and at lower end it's just generic plans which have as much chance of harm as help.
The assumption seems to be that the system is broke, but it works just fine as far as I'm concerned. Once guys show aptitude, talent and dedication is the time to invest in coaches.
i like my coach. hes a nice guy who a) helps me become a better racer by talking strategy and tactics with me on our rides together. Remember im just a dumb junior who is really new to this. B) He's helped me ot stay focused and become a stronger rider (see the difference between the two points, he has helped me become a stronger rider and a better race).
edit: About the money, if a team wanted a real coach, they would need to throw down some serious money, not 50 bucks a person. go look up what the best plan most cycling coaches offer. It's a lot!