Originally Posted by
700wheel
The August 2016 issue of Money magazine features a seven-page article on Bobby Lea (I checked on line but there is only a brief summary at
Olympic Cyclist Not Doing It for the Money). The article discusses Lea's financial situation, the high cost of world level track cycling, and the magazine suggests a post cycling job path for Lea.
Like other Olympic hopefuls, Lea, 32, hasn’t made much money from his sport and most likely never will. His best-paying year as a cyclist came in 2015, when he made approximately $32,000.
Wow.
The sport is hard enough mentally and physically.
You ever wonder why great track cyclists don't stay around long? This is one huge reason why.
Why bother? Seriously.