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why is a ticket to a college football game so much more expensive then a
ticket to a pro football game?

On Dec 21, 2007 3:39 PM, tony kic wrote:

> oh man, there are so many reasons i think this is a silly comment, i'm not
> even sure where to start. "pro" in cycling is definitely a misleading
> moniker related to some sports, i'll give you that. being said, i wont be
> shedding a tear for the underpaid bike racers any time soon. sorry. the
> truly gifted and dedicated are able to make a comfortable living, beyond
> that, just like every other sport, we are forced to do it because we like
> to.
>
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> From: plewse@hotmail.com
> To: jstewart@endurofit.com; obra@list.obra.org
> Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:21:59 +0000
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Equal Pay in Women's Cycling
>
>
> How about a petition to actually get paid to be a "pro" cyclist?
> Supposedly there are hundreds of pro cyclists in the country--most of them
> spend more than they make just to make the races, most of the rest make less
> than poverty wage. A few are lucky enough to make a living only equal median
> income levels.
>
> I have signed these petitions, but the real question should be when will
> these fine athletes (men and women) actually start getting compensated
> relative to their performance level and contribution to the industry and
> sport?
>
>

>
>
>
> > From: jstewart@endurofit.com
> > To: obra@list.obra.org
> > Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:48:52 -0800
> > Subject: [OBRA Chat] Equal Pay in Women's Cycling
> >
> > Dear Friends,
> >
> > This was just sent to me and I though that it would be of interest to
> > everyone on this list, so I am forwarding it on to you all. It was sent
> to
> > me by friend and female cyclist on the US Women's Development and Kenda
> > Women's Elite Team, Kristen Chime, who has recently moved to Boulder, CO
> to
> > pursue her passion and live her dream.
> >
> > Please take a moment to read this and sign the petition if you feel
> called
> > to do so.
> >
> > I have just read and signed the online petition:
> >
> > "Equal Prize Money for Female Cyclists"
> >
> > It is hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition
> > service, at:
> >
> > http://www.PetitionOnline.com/equalpay/
> >
> > I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might
> > agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and consider
> > signing it yourself. I doing so, you are helping to bring further
> equality
> > to women as a whole, but in particular, to women in the sport of
> cycling,
> > where it is needs to be addressed in a big way.
> >
> > For more information, resources and a complete write us, please visit my
> > blog at www.endurofit/blog.
> >
> > Thanks for your time and support,
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Jeb Stewart MS, PES
> > Endurofit, LLC
> > www.endurofit.com
> > jstewart@endurofit.com
> > (503) 238-5408 p
> > (706) 243-6105 f
> >
> > Sign up for your FREE training products at
> > http://www.endurofit.com/free%20resources/free%20resources.html
> >
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