WCI #244: The Finances of Professional Cyclists

Jan 6, 2022

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ANECDOTE

Career Highlights And Near Misses

Toms Skujiņš described his career highlights including national championships and four Tours de France.
He nearly won a Tour stage and has worn the polka-dot jersey, showing top-level success.

ANECDOTE

Roubaix Mud And A Bad-Timed Pit Stop

At Paris–Roubaix mud and a stomach issue forced Toms off the lead group despite being in the front with 80 km to go.
He stopped roadside for a restroom break and rejoined the team car for supplies, losing his chance.

INSIGHT

Huge Logistics Behind Small Racing Squads

Pro cycling involves large behind-the-scenes logistics and staff far beyond the riders we see.
Teams include directors, mechanics, logisticians, chefs, coaches and many others supporting riders.

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Our special guest today is Toms Skujiņš. Toms is a professional cyclist, an avid podcast listener and a White Coat Investor. Toms races at the highest level and is currently the best cyclist in Latvia in not just one discipline, but two. He's been the Latvian national time trial champion and the national road race champion twice. He's been the Latvian cyclist of the year four times. Toms has completed the Tour de France four times. He has raced in most of the biggest races in the world. Last year, he nearly won a stage at the Tour de France. We discuss the income, contracts, investments, and more of professional cyclists.

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