The Best & Worst Things About Being A Pro Cyclist

We asked Bradley Wiggins, Tom Boonen and others about the best and worst aspects of pro cycling.

Whats the best thing about being a pro? The lifestyle? The racing? Living out a childhood dream? Is there even a best aspect?

What about the worst thing?

We asked the pros at the 2014 Tour of California. Check out their answers!

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[anthonyellison]

When I first started riding i found out very quickly that being a bald guy on a sunny day is the worst. not thinking about putting anything under the helmet I ended up with sun burnt stripes across my dome.

[Foxmang]

In my eyes, one of best think they do is riding and testing those awesome new pieces of technology. I envy them a little bit :)

[wanmaker]

The reason brad won't win another tour right there.

[hazza]

Nice one Wiggo, hope you don't wonder why you don't get picked...

[WorldwideDarts]

I always enjoyed the best selection of high quality prescriptions and free bike parts. 

[cobydelara]

If I were Brad, I would say because I get free Pinarello bikes and free Rapha kit :D

[TomCoppell]

Bradley wiggins at the end tell it like it is, he's so badass! 😂

[NJL]

Luke Rowe's mullet is coming on a treat

[argo]

I want to start racing but have no idea where to start lmao

[narutoqweavatar]

jelly belly has a cycling! ok, i have decided thats the time I will ride for, sky BMC, who cares. Jelly Belly is where its at

[bilatsosole]

love the adrenaline when u are neck and neck with someone and you have to pass him

[SamKhamtonwong]

Not 1 of them mention to say "riding top of the range bikes" which I would say if I was them ;-)

[peakpie]

At 52 seconds

Wd40 on the cap simon would be proud

[kekoxo]

Tan lines. I always get told "Omg your tan lines!"

[prorok]

Worst thing: doping scandals and politics
oh.. an a team radios

[MagliaNera]

Wiggins... how does he spend time in July.  ...watching TV?

[samuelfawdry]

If I was a Pro I'd say Getting free top end bikes every year as the best and the worst is Travelling and being away from home for long periods of time.

[TurkiyeCumhurbaskani]

I think Wiggins is sick of cycling, he doesn't like it anymore. 

[kiely]

i would say the worst thing would be that cycling gives you the physique of a frail old woman,   oh and the tan lines lol

[tysell]

Worst thing should be easy for Wiggins: missing the tour.