Kittel quits mid season

[RonW87]

"What Resigning to 'Spend More Time With Family' Really Means"

https://patch.com/virginia/oakton/wh...means_cfa81096

[puts on asbestos suit and ducks]

[Blown Reek]

Maybe he should start looking for a gravel bike like the rest of The Paceline Quitters of late. Heh.

[GregL]

Originally Posted by RonW87

"What Resigning to 'Spend More Time With Family' Really Means"

https://patch.com/virginia/oakton/wh...means_cfa81096

[puts on asbestos suit and ducks]

Not always true. Twenty-five years ago, I had what most considered to be a great job in corporate aviation. Our flight department had four light/medium jets, a “hot rod” C90 King Air (uprated engines), and a Baron 58 (which surprisingly, only the three most experienced pilots flew - single pilot IFR in the northeast US is challenging!). I was director of flight ops and flew the Citation III and Baron. I left that position for a mid-level position in defense/aerospace engineering. The pay was slightly lower, but the lifestyle change was enormous. Not only did I get to spend time with my wife (and soon a daughter), but the security and job opportunities were much better. Extra bonus: I had much more time for cycling. Now I’m looking forward to retirement (and according to my wife, grandkids would be nice in 8-10 years...).

Greg

[El Chaba]

Originally Posted by Blown Reek

Maybe he should start looking for a gravel bike like the rest of The Paceline Quitters of late. Heh.

That's funny....

[fiamme red]

I'll keep an eye on eBay for a "gently used" Giant Propel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf7jCIX2qU4

[saab2000]

Good for him to quit the circus on his terms. It is unfortunate that it was played out in the media so publicly.

[dancinkozmo]

Originally Posted by MattTuck

That's too bad, he was a great talent. The highlight of his career, for me anyway, was when he fought Rocky.

[shinomaster]

My friend quit pro racing by pulling over during the Tour de Toona and taking a nap in a field. It was just time I guess.

[WindyCityCy]

Originally Posted by shinomaster

My friend quit pro racing by pulling over during the Tour de Toona and taking a nap in a field. It was just time I guess.

This is priceless ..

[cash05458]

more power to him...had a great career...if for him the time is right for something else then sure...I mean look at Cav now...sounds like a good call for the still youngish man...