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09-08-2016, 01:53 PM
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Pro Cyclist salaries
http://sportsmaza.com/cycling/pro-cyclists-salary/
I was searching for Tejay news and found this. These guys sure suffer an awful lot for very little money compared to other sports. 
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09-08-2016, 02:00 PM
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generally, the amount of suffering involved rarely correlates to the paycheck directly.
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09-08-2016, 02:03 PM
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This article seems wrong. It has Peter Sagans salary at:
SAGAN Peter Tinkoff – Saxo Slovakia 198,240 USD I thought he was at 4 million Euro?
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09-08-2016, 02:04 PM
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09-08-2016, 02:10 PM
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I'm not a gambler, but I would still wager against the accuracy of the information. Still, they do make way less than people in other pro sports who suffer less. If I had a choice, I'd choose to be talented at another sport (I'm not at any) or something else (maybe predicting which way stocks will move) other than cycling.
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09-08-2016, 02:13 PM
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this is more legit: http://www.skysports.com/cycling/new...e-peloton-earn does a lot better breakdown of what each rider earns, depending on their role, seniority, palmares, etc.
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09-08-2016, 02:14 PM
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Salary is salary. Most top tier professional athletes make much more money from endorsements, right?
But, it's true that if you wouldn't wouldn't recognize their name, they're not rolling in the dough. But base salary for MLB is still a cool half million so it certainly depends on the popularity of the sport.
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09-08-2016, 02:17 PM
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09-08-2016, 02:19 PM
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Inrng had a series of stories several years ago (I think 2011) around rider contracts and how they're structured and how teams payout. Long story short, they're largely treated like freelance contractors, with teams incorporating in friendly tax havens to avoid income taxes that they may face if they organize in other parts of the continent.
Also, in Peter's case, let's remember his primary employer ultimately is Specialized. Much like LeBron James' primary employer is Nike, not the Cleveland Cavaliers. So Peter may have a comparatively small contract, but a far larger sponsorship agreement that is his primary source of income. Pro cycling desperately needs more organized labor.
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09-08-2016, 02:55 PM
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I just think of these guys like those who work at bike shops. They love cycling and make enough money to support their cycling lifestyles... My buddies who work at bike shops do it not for the money, but to support their lifestyles that revolve around cycling (Cycling trips, Free gear or heavily discounted, etc).
If you're a pro and making (According to that misguiding list) $160k a year... I mean, that's pretty damn good money to travel the world, Race the best races and get free bike stuff all year round.. I don't make $160k and have to come into an office daily and get out of the country maybe once every few years. Suffering has nothing to do with it. If they really wanted to make stupid money and not suffer, they should have taken up Golf, Baseball or Tennis. I'm guessing every one of those guys who race professionally, do it because they love cycling. The fact most of them make upwards to 6 figures for doing it, only adds to the joy or racing a bike.
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09-08-2016, 03:24 PM
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09-08-2016, 03:36 PM
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Philosophically, I'd say all the other sports are the ones with their salaries out of line. Its hard for me to take a lot of pity on anyone getting paid to play a game.
All that being what it is, the athletes should get their fair share, but, I don't totally understand the financial dynamics of pro cycling. Is anyone making big money on cycling? The race promoters, maybe? Seems like a sport predicated on being a hobby for the rich (and not in the incredibly profitable way US pro sports are).
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