How much does a pro cyclist make?

Question

Just wondering since baseball and NBA players make millions.

Answer 1

alot of pros in US make ZERO...others make $1000 or $2000
a few make $6000...the biggest teams may pay $20,000. The best domestic pro may make $60,000 - all of this is before their race winnings of course...which are usually split between the contributing riders at a certain race...some big teams may keep all winings till end of year and split up evenly....there may also be bonuses for winning or even placing...even for amateur teams.
The best in the world may make a few million from their team and a few million in endorsements....some D1 Euro pros only make $20,000 or $30,000.
Many expenses are taken care of such as entry fees, flights, and equipment and supplies, and maybe even a house to live in...even at the amateur level....
All in all you better be doin' it for the love....cause that's what makes it great anyway.

Answer 2

The best European pro cyclists are treated like gods and paid accordingly.
They are could even be more revered than NBA or Baseball stars.

Just like any other sport for everyone that lives the high life there are thousands that don't make a cent out of it.

You shouldn't play sport for the money. It's about enjoying yourself. (If you can make a buck out of it good luck to you)

Answer 3

This article will give you an idea of what pro cyclist make. This was when he signed in I believe the year 1997. I believe he had a base salary in that year of $215,000

While Discovery declined to discuss Lance Armstrong’s team salary, it was reported in Forbes Magazine that Armstrong earned $28 million in the past year in earnings and total endorsements. Armstrong’s earnings could increase depending on the outcome of a lawsuit brought by Armstrong and Tailwind Sports against SCA Promotions of Dallas, Texas.

Following Armstrong’s first two Tour de France victories, Tailwind paid SCA $420,000 to purchase an insurance contract to cover his future performance bonuses. As provided by the agreement, SCA paid Armstrong $1.5 million and $3 million following his Tour wins in 2002 and 2003, respectively. Following his fifth victory in 2004, however, SCA refused to pay Armstrong his $5 million performance bonus, citing its pending investigation of allegations that Armstrong used performance-enhancing drugs.
Armstrong since has taken SCA to court and won a percentage of the 5 million bonus.

Answer 4

Pro cyclists are as big in Europe as NBA players are in America. I believe Lance Armstrong earned somewhere in the neighborhood of $400,000 a year just for riding, and had personal chefs, coaches, and soigneurs to massage them every day.

And just like NBA or NFL players, they make their millions in sponsorships and endorsements. There's a reason Lance always rode Trek bikes and wore Nike, Oakley and Giro gear exclusively (besides Oakley saving his butt when he had cancer).

Answer 5

Almost nothing for the avergae pro rider. you may be lucky to make 20K/year.
but if youre one of the top 10 riders on the circuit, you may be able to make a decent living. it sucks not to be one of the top 10, as you'll probably end up killing yourself each race for peanuts. but then again, its a job that you love...

Answer 6

I don't think they make that much. Also, I think it might be per race/ per place in a race. I don't know much, but that's what I think.