Top 10 things about being a Professional Cyclist...

[stuck]

Just wanted to see what people think. I am not talking about a Lance or Jan. Just the average "anonymous" Pro Cyclist.

 

[Lab_Rat]

Originally posted by stuck
Just wanted to see what people think. I am not talking about a Lance or Jan. Just the average "anonymous" Pro Cyclist.

1) The open road is your "OFFICE"

 

[Rompinrhino]

if you get a flat, somebody is there to give you a whole new wheel.

 

[stone61cm]

New water bottles every time you get on your bike

 

[Cipher]

Someone doing all your wrench work for you.

 

[Joe90]

1. pain
2. pain
3. pain
....
....
9. more pain
10. occasional glory (if you're very good)
11. goto 1.

 

[shokhead12]

Big legs

 

[izzodesh]

Originally posted by shokhead12
Big legs

free bikes everytime u crash

free food

unlimited gu supply (good or bad?)

leading the pack up 5000 ft climbs with a smile

and basically having everything paid for

 

[Feanor]

Hmmm... How come everyone missed the obvious one...

1) Getting paid to ride a bike

 

[stone61cm]

Because to a true cyclist, that doesn't even make the top ten

 

[::dom::]

The bike costs more than a car.

 

[JohnO]

Getting to work outdoors a lot.

Charming hotel rooms, if you can fit in them

The satisfaction of being a regular blood donor

It's not a 9 to 5 job

Paid meals - even if it is a working lunch

Being unconcerned with the rising cost of fuel

You can shave your legs and wear tights, and no one questions your sexuality. (that's just for the guys - you ladies can shave your legs and wear tights any time you want)

Learning to curse in several languages