You think riders are chosen for something other than how good they are at cycling?
I’d say domestiques are chosen for a mixture of talent and their ability to do what they are told and selflessly work for others.
Team leaders obviously have to be good at riding a bike, but as a team owner you pay a big premium for one with the other attributes too as they are more valuable in a marketing context.
I’m all for marketing… but to suggest it comes before talent is, well, a bit sad. The marketing men really have got right into you
Sad yes, but realistic.I would say my realism means the exact opposite to what you imply – it’s the naive that don’t realise what they are watching (or more importantly why they are being shown it) that have been sold the marketing line.
