$ick3nin.vend3t

He did survive the crash, it was his legend & dignity that died.

adacas

I'm 26, I still live with my family, I've never even left the great state of california, never been flying, did poor in college and work part time at a retail store that doesn't appreciate me. I bet even the best stories I have to tell don't even compare to what the pros have to offer. My buddy who has a garage band always has the best stories to tell and if you heard his music you'd know he wasn't making any money lol. It may be back breaking work with little pay and sometimes little appreciation but damn they get to live the life. How many joe schmoes out there can say they are working a low paying job they actually like. lol Give me those genes and that job right now.

sykerocker 

Exactly - as I learned at my high school 25th class reunion, there is no better revenge on life than to have lived a more interesting life than those around you. And the money you make when you're young will never make up for the memories. If I'd have had the abilities 35-40 years ago, I'd have definitely done it. I didn't, spent my college years as a long-haul touring rider, and had to get the good memories backstage with the bands.

DMF 

No, it makes her a wife (and mother).


Would I want to ride in the pro peleton? No, but I'd love the ability to ride in the pro peleton.




OTOH, if I had that ability, I might have a different opinion on wanting to do it.

tinrobot

I spent part of my 20's in a band chasing record deals, making trouble, and staying out awfully late. Never made any money, it was hard work, but it was also a blast. Once I got it out of my system, I still managed to get a fun career, have a family, and all that other traditional stuff.

If I had the capabilities and youth, why not turn pro for a few years, make some trouble, and see Europe on someone else's dime?

Chris516

I apologize.

I meant Fabio Casartelli: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabio_Casartelli

As it points out in the link, Fabio Casartelli died as a result of crashing on the descent of the Cole de Portet d'Aspa during the 15th stage of the Tour de France in 1995.

Marco Pantani died in 2004 of a cerebral edema(the same thing martial arts action star Bruce Lee died of in 1973). He had only raced sporadically between 2002 and, when he died in 2004. But, He was also accused of doping with EPO throughout his career: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Pantani

I felt I should 100% clarify my mistake.

Chris516

Yes, You are right. For some reason Marco Pantani stuck in my head and, Fabio Casartelli didn't.

$ick3nin.vend3t

Wage structure looks something like this.

Pro tour
neo pro €26,000
domestique €32,000 minimum, obviously rising depending on value to team and possible victories up to €70,000
2nd leader (eg second sprinter) €80,000 - €120,000
team leader €120,000 +
Grand tour / Classic potential winner €200,000 +

Pro continental

€27,000 minimum (€23,000 for neo pro)

Continental

These riders are split into with and without contract,

The "with contract" riders are paid a wage by the team €6000-€20,000 a year.

The "without contract" riders are paid either in type, ie team covers accommodation food and expenses, or are paid under the table, or possibly a combination. Some are completely unpaid.

A notable exception is in French and Dutch teams where there is a minimum salary per month of €1000 and €500 respectively.

Yellowjersey

Is 37 to old to start a new career as a professional cyclist?

Suzie Green

And is 50 too old to start a new career as a podium girl?

dahoss2002

Impossible to answer without PICS!!!!!!!! lol