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Originally Posted by tootall
I think they do. Events seem to blow up when they get big names showing up, then all the amateurs flock to them. How did Gravel Locos get so big? It seemed to me like they had a lot of star power talking about it (Laurens Ten Dam, Ted King, etc.) which put them on the map.
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This is true for virtually all Pro/Am events, whether it is cycling, running, golf, or other sport. Part of the reason that the entry fees for Pro/Am events is larger than for grass roots events is due to having to pay entry fees to top Pro athletes.