"ronde champ" <
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> "Ken Papai" <ken.4543@sccrnsc02...
> >
> > "Rik Van Diesel" <.google.com...
> > > "John Lieswyn" <jlieswyn$_s4.112@rwcrnsc54>...
> > > > Listen RVD (and damn if I'm still procrastinating- it's gonna be 7
> > before
> > > > I'm done with the ride tonight)- let's just welcome everyone to the
> > sport.
> > > > It doesn't matter if their license says pro or amateur. The fact is
> > most
> > > > Cat1's that want to be pro just want it so they can get into the
five
> > > > coolest races in the USA. And there is nothing wrong with that. As
> far
> > as
> > > > pro team riders not getting a salary, that is too bad. It is the
> > economics
> > > > of bike racing. I wish it were different. Now lets SUAR, with a
> smile.
> > >
> > > Johnny L,
> > >
> > > Guys would like to go to the TDF, but it doesn't make sense if you can't finish a NRC race.
> > > Every time I turn around another kid is going to some D3 team because they are under 27, not
> > > because they are lighting the world on fire. This effects your cash earning potential because
> > > "ghost" riders (they usually get something of cash value from the team eg. bike) take away
> > > from your salary dollars, and take talent from amateur teams just because of the allure of
> > > being called "PRO". Then they don't get to develop because they don't get picked for the races
> > > (lack of talent), or they are some broke ass D3 team who runs out of cash at Seaotter (lack of
> > > cash), and only does a local programs ( Definition of an amateur team).. Side note pro teams
> > > run out of cash at Corestates... These things bug me. It makes it harder to run an amateur
> > > program because there is marketing value in being "PRO" even if you don't have the cash to do
> > > a great program, and it slows the development of these riders. Basically I hate the age limit
> > > on the D3 teams, that there is no minimum salary for riders, and that most of these guys would
> > > rather race for a "pro" team with no money than an amateur team. I will see you at the races,
> > > and I will try and get over my bitterness.
> >
> > Ahhh...... the friendly, smiling face of anonymity.
>
> What the **** does it matter, jackass? RVD is having a completely intelligent conversation with
> John L. irregardless of his anonymity.
>
> Thanks, Ronde Champ
> Mr. Anonymous
Robbie... I just call a spade a spade.
Sorry you're all upset!
-KJP