Upgrading to a Category 1 in one season. How hard is it to go pro?
05-23-13, 12:12 PM
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05-23-13, 12:32 PM
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I think I know 2 or 3 people on BF. Everyone else is an internet screen name.
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05-23-13, 01:05 PM
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05-23-13, 01:14 PM
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You'll need a truck.
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One thing that people don't necessarily understand immediately is that results aren't the only thing that matter when you're trying to join a pro team. It's not a pure meritocracy. Maybe the race director doesn't want an older racer. Maybe they think you're too smart, or too stupid, or unable to listen to directions, or they don't need another climber but they do need a couple of big guys. There are a lot of reasons why someone might or might not get picked up, but in the end of the day it usually boils down to an individual making a decision.
05-27-13, 10:35 AM
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Some people could care less. I couldn't care less.
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One thing that people don't necessarily understand immediately is that results aren't the only thing that matter when you're trying to join a pro team. It's not a pure meritocracy. Maybe the race director doesn't want an older racer. Maybe they think you're too smart, or too stupid, or unable to listen to directions, or they don't need another climber but they do need a couple of big guys. There are a lot of reasons why someone might or might not get picked up, but in the end of the day it usually boils down to an individual making a decision.
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If you get the opportunity, even for a short while, then give it a go. (assuming you are not giving up something more valuable).
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05-28-13, 12:15 AM
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