Want to be a Pro?

[sylvan]

Maybe not.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/one-in- ... for-a-team

Alberto Loddo... still looking for a ride. Loddo has won 25 races during his nine-year career and beat Alessandro Petacchi in a sprint at the Giro di Sardegna last year while riding for Androni Giocattoli. He has revealed the costs of being a professional outweighed his salary.

“In 2010 I earned 1,600 Euro a month but considering all the costs, I ended up losing money,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

“It’s a pity because I beat Petacchi and think I deserved a contract. I had an agreement with Team Type 1 and everything seemed sorted out but I haven’t heard anything since then, not even from my agent. I’m not expecting any surprises and will soon have to start looking for job.”

[Brian S]

More food for thought--watch the video (even if you don't speak Dutch).
http://pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory ... est%20News