Are Cat 1 racers considered pros?
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Man, this thing went off the rails early (like, halfway down the first page or so).
And then it took the rails, threw them in the ocean, and took a rocket ship to crazy town after taking a very long hiatus.
And then it took the rails, threw them in the ocean, and took a rocket ship to crazy town after taking a very long hiatus.
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You see, this is exactly the type of arrogance that explains why road racers can't make it. Whereas I respect road guys, you don't respect me, even though I would smoke you every way to Sunday in an urban race. I am 58, but put me in any city anywhere and I would beat you in my sleep. Lets put some money on it. I am in Houston but can travel. I actually was a pretty decent BMX racer. The difference is that the BMX guys are not nearly as conceded as the road guy, and you keep making my point.
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RadDog you may get more favorable responses in the Single Speed and Fixed Gear forum. As I'm sure you're aware, a lot of the modern (last ~15 years) fad for SS/FG riding is based around messenger culture, especially in NYC.
I got my start riding SS/FG in college (~2005) as a runner, before banging my knees up too much and discovering road cycling. These days, I don't have the nerves or bravery for the perils of urban riding, although I'm in much better shape as I train more consistently and with more discipline.
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I got my start riding SS/FG in college (~2005) as a runner, before banging my knees up too much and discovering road cycling. These days, I don't have the nerves or bravery for the perils of urban riding, although I'm in much better shape as I train more consistently and with more discipline.
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RadDog you may get more favorable responses in the Single Speed and Fixed Gear forum. As I'm sure you're aware, a lot of the modern (last ~15 years) fad for SS/FG riding is based around messenger culture, especially in NYC.
I got my start riding SS/FG in college (~2005) as a runner, before banging my knees up too much and discovering road cycling. These days, I don't have the nerves or bravery for the perils of urban riding, although I'm in much better shape as I train more consistently and with more discipline.
Cheers,
Tmonk
SS/FG link: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/
I got my start riding SS/FG in college (~2005) as a runner, before banging my knees up too much and discovering road cycling. These days, I don't have the nerves or bravery for the perils of urban riding, although I'm in much better shape as I train more consistently and with more discipline.
Cheers,
Tmonk
SS/FG link: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/
Thanks. There is a huge difference between San Francisco and New York, primarily the hills. That is why you will see single speeds/fixies in NY but never SF. SF members do massive hills (unless they are slugs). SF is actually more dense (19 time smaller geographically).
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Now, here is the thing about that: There are variations from sport to sport (IE cyclists don't make the money that other professional athletes make) but within the sport money is a clear indicator of performance. The best riders make more money than the not quite best. If you are not making much money then you are not that good, plain and simple.
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I have tremendous respect for road cyclists, always have, but road racing is only one aspect of biking, and road guys tend to be dismissive of other styles of riding. There are several categories of bicycle racing including, time trialling, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway.
Road cycling has a long and tremendously rich history, but again you can be a great road cycling, yet not have exceptional all around skills.
So it bears repeating, how much money have you made as a professional cyclist?
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Can you go troll somewhere else? No one said they made money racing, but merely that you didn't and therefore weren't a professional.
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Since you obviously represent the best cyclist, what were your earning in your best years of riding?
I have tremendous respect for road cyclists, always have, but road racing is only one aspect of biking, and road guys tend to be dismissive of other styles of riding. There are several categories of bicycle racing including, time trialling, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway.
Road cycling has a long and tremendously rich history, but again you can be a great road cycling, yet not have exceptional all around skills.
So it bears repeating, how much money have you made as a professional cyclist?
I have tremendous respect for road cyclists, always have, but road racing is only one aspect of biking, and road guys tend to be dismissive of other styles of riding. There are several categories of bicycle racing including, time trialling, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway.
Road cycling has a long and tremendously rich history, but again you can be a great road cycling, yet not have exceptional all around skills.
So it bears repeating, how much money have you made as a professional cyclist?
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You're not really making any lucid point. This is a road bike racing forum. Why are you here posting about messenger racing? Were you hoping for some kind of pat on the back for your achievements from 20 years ago, or what exactly were you looking for in reviving this thread?
I originally posted in jest. I do this all the time with road guys and in the real world we all laugh and move on. In some cases, road guys get butt hurt, and there is a simple way of settling the argument, we race.
My point is, I am faster and a better all around cyclist. It does not matter, put me in any crowded city and I will get from point A point B faster. The few road cyclists who take up my offer always lose. They simply do not have the skill set. In this case my main critic lives in Nashville. Put me on one edge of the city, and you next to me and I will get to point B faster than you. I will put up $5k, if you beat me you get the money.
Cyclists return to their day jobs because their office gig pays way more than they would make riding a bike. They don't make much money because they are not that good.
Who is going to pick a dull 9 to 5 job over being a professional cyclist? Millions and millions of boys (in Europe, at least) dream of being in the pack in the Giro or Tour.
I originally posted in jest...I thought it was funny. But my main point holds: If you are really truly good you would make good money.
This will be my last post on this topic because really there is nothing more to say. The best solution is to race.
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I originally posted in jest. I do this all the time with road guys and in the real world we all laugh and move on. In some cases, road guys get butt hurt, and there is a simple way of settling the argument, we race.
My point is, I am faster and a better all around cyclist. It does not matter, put me in any crowded city and I will get from point A point B faster. The few road cyclists who take up my offer always lose. They simply do not have the skill set. In this case my main critic lives in Nashville. Put me on one edge of the city, and you next to me and I will get to point B faster than you. I will put up $5k, if you beat me you get the money.
Cyclists return to their day jobs because their office gig pays way more than they would make riding a bike. They don't make much money because they are not that good.
Who is going to pick a dull 9 to 5 job over being a professional cyclist? Millions and millions of boys (in Europe, at least) dream of being in the pack in the Giro or Tour.
I originally posted in jest...I thought it was funny. But my main point holds: If you are really truly good you would make good money.
This will be my last post on this topic because really there is nothing more to say. The best solution is to race.
My point is, I am faster and a better all around cyclist. It does not matter, put me in any crowded city and I will get from point A point B faster. The few road cyclists who take up my offer always lose. They simply do not have the skill set. In this case my main critic lives in Nashville. Put me on one edge of the city, and you next to me and I will get to point B faster than you. I will put up $5k, if you beat me you get the money.
Cyclists return to their day jobs because their office gig pays way more than they would make riding a bike. They don't make much money because they are not that good.
Who is going to pick a dull 9 to 5 job over being a professional cyclist? Millions and millions of boys (in Europe, at least) dream of being in the pack in the Giro or Tour.
I originally posted in jest...I thought it was funny. But my main point holds: If you are really truly good you would make good money.
This will be my last post on this topic because really there is nothing more to say. The best solution is to race.
If someone gets to cat 1 on 8 hours a week of training, it's possible that they could go pro and do well on 30-40 hours a week of training. But not everyone wants to pursue or live the pro life. It doesn't necessarily mean they're not talented or don't have the potential. Dull 9-5 job? I rather enjoy my desk job, it's exciting and stimulates my brain plenty. I don't think I'd be happier making my living cycling. Dreaming of being in the pro peloton and the actualization of that dream are very different. Traveling on a team bus, sleeping at random hotels away from family, etc. It's not for everyone.
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I originally posted in jest. I do this all the time with road guys and in the real world we all laugh and move on. In some cases, road guys get butt hurt, and there is a simple way of settling the argument, we race.
My point is, I am faster and a better all around cyclist. It does not matter, put me in any crowded city and I will get from point A point B faster. The few road cyclists who take up my offer always lose. They simply do not have the skill set. In this case my main critic lives in Nashville. Put me on one edge of the city, and you next to me and I will get to point B faster than you. I will put up $5k, if you beat me you get the money.
Cyclists return to their day jobs because their office gig pays way more than they would make riding a bike. They don't make much money because they are not that good.
Who is going to pick a dull 9 to 5 job over being a professional cyclist? Millions and millions of boys (in Europe, at least) dream of being in the pack in the Giro or Tour.
I originally posted in jest...I thought it was funny. But my main point holds: If you are really truly good you would make good money.
This will be my last post on this topic because really there is nothing more to say. The best solution is to race.
My point is, I am faster and a better all around cyclist. It does not matter, put me in any crowded city and I will get from point A point B faster. The few road cyclists who take up my offer always lose. They simply do not have the skill set. In this case my main critic lives in Nashville. Put me on one edge of the city, and you next to me and I will get to point B faster than you. I will put up $5k, if you beat me you get the money.
Cyclists return to their day jobs because their office gig pays way more than they would make riding a bike. They don't make much money because they are not that good.
Who is going to pick a dull 9 to 5 job over being a professional cyclist? Millions and millions of boys (in Europe, at least) dream of being in the pack in the Giro or Tour.
I originally posted in jest...I thought it was funny. But my main point holds: If you are really truly good you would make good money.
This will be my last post on this topic because really there is nothing more to say. The best solution is to race.
OMG I'd totally race you. Let's race!
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I am in Houston. It is geographically huge, not dense like SF. You can get away with a traditional road bike. The lack of density will greatly help you. Let me know if you want to do it.
I will find you an inexpensive place to stay.
I live in Sugar Land and have never ridden my bike in Houston. That means I will not have the home field advantage. We race at 4:30 in the afternoon, in rush hour traffic.
I will find you an inexpensive place to stay.
I live in Sugar Land and have never ridden my bike in Houston. That means I will not have the home field advantage. We race at 4:30 in the afternoon, in rush hour traffic.
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Since you obviously represent the best cyclist, what were your earning in your best years of riding?
I have tremendous respect for road cyclists, always have, but road racing is only one aspect of biking, and road guys tend to be dismissive of other styles of riding. There are several categories of bicycle racing including, time trialling, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway.
Road cycling has a long and tremendously rich history, but again you can be a great road cycling, yet not have exceptional all around skills.
So it bears repeating, how much money have you made as a professional cyclist?
I have tremendous respect for road cyclists, always have, but road racing is only one aspect of biking, and road guys tend to be dismissive of other styles of riding. There are several categories of bicycle racing including, time trialling, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway.
Road cycling has a long and tremendously rich history, but again you can be a great road cycling, yet not have exceptional all around skills.
So it bears repeating, how much money have you made as a professional cyclist?
I didn't earn anything. I've never been a pro bike racer. And neither have you.
Get it yet?
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I originally posted in jest. I do this all the time with road guys and in the real world we all laugh and move on. In some cases, road guys get butt hurt, and there is a simple way of settling the argument, we race.
My point is, I am faster and a better all around cyclist. It does not matter, put me in any crowded city and I will get from point A point B faster. The few road cyclists who take up my offer always lose. They simply do not have the skill set. In this case my main critic lives in Nashville. Put me on one edge of the city, and you next to me and I will get to point B faster than you. I will put up $5k, if you beat me you get the money.
Cyclists return to their day jobs because their office gig pays way more than they would make riding a bike. They don't make much money because they are not that good.
Who is going to pick a dull 9 to 5 job over being a professional cyclist? Millions and millions of boys (in Europe, at least) dream of being in the pack in the Giro or Tour.
I originally posted in jest...I thought it was funny. But my main point holds: If you are really truly good you would make good money.
This will be my last post on this topic because really there is nothing more to say. The best solution is to race.
My point is, I am faster and a better all around cyclist. It does not matter, put me in any crowded city and I will get from point A point B faster. The few road cyclists who take up my offer always lose. They simply do not have the skill set. In this case my main critic lives in Nashville. Put me on one edge of the city, and you next to me and I will get to point B faster than you. I will put up $5k, if you beat me you get the money.
Cyclists return to their day jobs because their office gig pays way more than they would make riding a bike. They don't make much money because they are not that good.
Who is going to pick a dull 9 to 5 job over being a professional cyclist? Millions and millions of boys (in Europe, at least) dream of being in the pack in the Giro or Tour.
I originally posted in jest...I thought it was funny. But my main point holds: If you are really truly good you would make good money.
This will be my last post on this topic because really there is nothing more to say. The best solution is to race.
Your first post was incoherent.
Your following posts were ignorant, irrelevant, and simply dumb.
Clearly you have a serious problem understanding words and their meanings.
You weren't funny, and you weren't a bike a racer. Go away, your shtick is tiresome.
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I am in Houston. It is geographically huge, not dense like SF. You can get away with a traditional road bike. The lack of density will greatly help you. Let me know if you want to do it.
I will find you an inexpensive place to stay.
I live in Sugar Land and have never ridden my bike in Houston. That means I will not have the home field advantage. We race at 4:30 in the afternoon, in rush hour traffic.
I will find you an inexpensive place to stay.
I live in Sugar Land and have never ridden my bike in Houston. That means I will not have the home field advantage. We race at 4:30 in the afternoon, in rush hour traffic.
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It was, unless someone else stepped up to race, and someone did. We need to work out the logistics. It will be a friendly race, however, not for money.
I am a better cyclist than you, period. You don't get paid to ride simply because you are not good enough. I got paid because I was the best.
If you think you can beat me then do so. But we both know you will lose. Do you even know the basics for heavy traffic riding? Do you know how to prevent being doored?
I am a better cyclist than you, period. You don't get paid to ride simply because you are not good enough. I got paid because I was the best.
If you think you can beat me then do so. But we both know you will lose. Do you even know the basics for heavy traffic riding? Do you know how to prevent being doored?
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It was, unless someone else stepped up to race, and someone did. We need to work out the logistics. It will be a friendly race, however, not for money.
I am a better cyclist than you, period. You don't get paid to ride simply because you are not good enough. I got paid because I was the best.
If you think you can beat me then do so. But we both know you will lose. Do you even know the basics for heavy traffic riding? Do you know how to prevent being doored?
I am a better cyclist than you, period. You don't get paid to ride simply because you are not good enough. I got paid because I was the best.
If you think you can beat me then do so. But we both know you will lose. Do you even know the basics for heavy traffic riding? Do you know how to prevent being doored?
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I am in Houston. It is geographically huge, not dense like SF. You can get away with a traditional road bike. The lack of density will greatly help you. Let me know if you want to do it.
I will find you an inexpensive place to stay.
I live in Sugar Land and have never ridden my bike in Houston. That means I will not have the home field advantage. We race at 4:30 in the afternoon, in rush hour traffic.
I will find you an inexpensive place to stay.
I live in Sugar Land and have never ridden my bike in Houston. That means I will not have the home field advantage. We race at 4:30 in the afternoon, in rush hour traffic.
btw, I'm from NY and commuted into and out of the city on bike in rush hour.