HIGHEST Tour de France Salaries. How Do They Compare? | GCN Show Ep. 601

[@gcn]

Did any of these salaries surprise you? 💸

[@paulgrimshaw8334]

Nope. Pro athletes are overpaid. Some more than others.

[@gcn]

@@paulgrimshaw8334 do you think there should be a salary cap? How much if so?

[@MrMeowNow]

Great meth... If you take 6M Euros is not a lot compare to other sports... lets say average salary QB in American football is 55M per season... Tennis, football, baseball, basketball.... Those all make much much more than 6M a year... Someone like Pogacar (GOAT) if transferred into a different sport with same amount of winning would make 150+ Million per season, calculate that per week, day and an hour... Just saying!

[@feedbackzaloop]

forget Pog, question is if Dan sponsored by mineral water company!

[@gcn]

​@@feedbackzaloop Just normal water from now on!

[@miketheanimal]

Mike here! I'm not riding this bike a lot. It holds up just fine in the city, ocasional curb didn't hurt it 😊 I know it's not so great idea, but if it fails I'll just build another one! It's great fun for long evenings 😂 No hard feelings for "bodge" I think this wheels look sick! P.S. the animal is my last name 😂 I just spared you trying to read "zwierz" (whitch is animal in Polish) Edit: Everyone please just listen to the experts and have proper wheels for your safety. All the best!

[@Still_Dracco]

If it fails, you could end up being Mikethevegetable.

[@gcn]

Loved the reasoning behind your last name! Thanks for commenting - hope the wheel holds up! Dan

[@miketheanimal]

@@Still_Dracco I just won't argue that these wheels are safe. I'll go with: DON'T TRY THIS! Not at home, nor on the streets!

[@WarHammerWH]

Safe or not the wheels look superb!

[@sydsalmon479]

No surprise. Two words: *TV Revenue* NFL: $7.2b MLB: $1.5b NBA: $2.6b NHL: $600m MSL: $90m CFL: $40m 🚴: $?? Sponsorship and endorsement revenue are highly correlated with TV Revenue.

[@trothaksharkpuncher1059]

We had a big storm yesterday, which I rode home from work in. Your tip about shoe drying reminded me that my shoes were still soaking downstairs. Thanks!

[@gcn]

hope they are drying up!

[@supernicebob]

Caption: "Hey, Jonas, if we just keep our arms like this then he won't get far ahead!"

[@siberianfastfood]

Caption: Deal, Biniam. You kiss Pogacar, I pay the 200.

[@Aussie_stu]

With his hair brushed like that, it looks like Conor is going to have his school photo taken

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Extra cheesy especially with that fresh clean yellow shirt

[@adamweb]

My buddy once draped all his rain soaked gear over our hotel room AC trying to dry it off faster... the water shorted out the AC in the middle of the night and it was so hot we just had to lay there sweating till the AC dried enough to work the next day 😂

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

What a legend!

[@whitehorsebricks2670]

But did the clothes dry in time?

[@brianwessner4108]

About Strava Family Plan...if you're currently a subscriber, you have to cancel your subscription, go to free status, before starting the family plan before your next subscription payment is made. So timing is critical to avoid losing subscriber benefits while waiting for your anniversary to show up. Strange marketing strategy...

[@TalkToMeGooose]

Since salaries are based on sponsorship money, then the entry of Red Bull and XDS is a good sign for the cyclists. The bigger name sponsors entering the sport would mean cyclists would be paid more down the line.

[@richardharris8538]

#CaptionComp: Jonas, you guys can't do 'rock paper scissors' for the yellow jersey.

[@JasonOFlaherty]

Caption: Jonas: Mountain! Biniam: Speed! Tadej: Why not both?

[@nakawesiabia6311]

Both jasper and bini are speed

[@L14mst]

Calm down. Bini isn't on legend status. Lol. Don't put his name with them guys

[@burgels]

Caption : Jonas and Biniam discover that Pog beats scissors, paper, two rocks, and just about everything else.

[@karendunne5158]

Caption for picture of Jonas and Biniam fist bump: "Wonder Twin powers, activate!"

[@PeanutEOD]

They get paid? I ride my bike so I can eat tacos and stay in the Army.

[@gcn]

Everyone has their motives 🤣... more importantly, what's in the Tacos?

[@PeanutEOD]

@@gcn meat, cilantro, diced onion, and a squirt of lime. That’s all that needs to be there.

[@alexandregf4]

I ride to eat cake. Will ride twice and eat the tacos too

[@jani724]

Makes those fatty cakes easier to burn 😂

[@brandonherrera2891]

It's fun and you get to eat something extra. Great minds think a like

[@LunaIsOnYoutube]

Caption contest: "Me awkwardly being there when my friend greets one of his friends in public"

[@eoinagnewmusic7538]

CAPTION: Bini says "that jersey is really not your colour jonas, you've always looked better in yellow" Jonas smiles , Pogi shakes head

[@baileybeyer642]

Caption: (JV to Biniam) Make sure you get a bite of crisps on this stage!

[@tomasreci]

Absolutely love the new and sharp 4k video for GCN!🎉❤

[@Andy_ATB]

When there's no mega TV deals, no paying spectators, where do you think the income streams are?

[@easternbrown]

#captioncompetition: Tadej's running a gold chain

[@grobson4]

#captioncompetition Pogacar; “This Spotty-Green energy connection makes my hair stand on end.”

[@askmeaboutmattweiner]

GCN, please tell us that youre doing the Zwift Academy videos again. Last year's coverage was awful and I missed you guys.

[@markvanlintel]

Caption : I take the polka dot you take the green? DEAL!

[@VenturousBen]

Caption comp: Jonas: “thought I would wear my yellow jacket” Bini: 🤛 Pog: 😒

[@alanfreeman7932]

#caption competition:- Jonas:- Green lantern together we can defeat yellow. Biniam:- Hulk smash. Tadej :- Hey guys I'm stood right here .

[@noptimized]

#CaptionCompetition: "Yes Tadej, your coin did disappear, but you have to choose a fist!" I'm impressed by Dan's lyrical wit on this one. However, I almost had to flee from the room. Not because of Dan's performance (which I was able to endure), but rather because I once had the bassline from Stuck in the Middle With You looping in my head almost repeatedly for several months.

[@dimrub]

I loved your calculation of Pogi's daily salary, but hey, he's paid not to sit in the office, but to ride his bike. You see where I'm going with it, right? According to Strava, he has ridden 11865 km in 2023, spending 314 hours in the saddle. Let's assume for a moment that all his rides were recorded, and that his average cadence across all rides is, say, 80 rpm (assuming some freewheeling is involved). This means he has performed 314x60x80=1695600 crank revolutions, earning almost 4 euros per crank revolution.

[@gcn]

wow! good pay if you can get it!

[@larissababes]

caption: bini: i like your jersey jonas: i like yours too! tadej: i also have a jersey 😝

[@bettyjones8363]

Just purchase 2 of your new t shirts. It's important to support GCN. They have been an important part of our cycling life and we would like them to continue. Thanks for all that you do GCN.

[@gcn]

Thank you! Dan

[@JasonTrew2018]

#Caption "Good luck, green jersey" "You too polka dots" "What about me??" "No luck for you"

[@photovideo215]

CAPTION: When the yellow jersey wonders if the polka dots is climbing or just posing for the cameras, while the green jersey is already planning his next coffee stop.

[@FreddyEnergizer]

So cool that I got a Hack on the channel. ;) And yes lucky it was just a hour ride so not to smelly. I only have one so far so saved me a washing and long drying cycle. Thanks for showing it on the channel.

[@briannicholson2971]

Cheers for my "hack" I made the spacers many years ago....last week I was getting a bike fit check and got a new pair of Lake shoes and proper shims 😅

[@MahikaDhingra-eg9cf]

Caption Comp: Girmay: "Eyy you're wearing yellow... nice nudge on Pogi"

[@robbchastain3036]

Congrats to the three winners of the Swytch e-bike conversion kits. Signed, a super jealous fellow viewer. 😀

[@heelgrasper]

Hope you"ll crunch some numbers on tdf stats for the next show. As far as I know Jonas and Tadej have now finished 1 and 2 on a record 12 tdf stages. Previous record 9 stages back in 1929-31 I think. And finishing 1 and 2 in the GC four times should be a new record. Might even be some sort of record in Jonas, Tadej and Remco finishing in the top 3 on 4 stages in this Tour but I can't find any numbers to support that

[@BeanoReader]

Caption Competition :Pogačar to Vingegaard and Girmay : Toll what Toll I ain't gonna pay no stinking Toll?

[@cptjeff1]

Caption competition: By their powers combined, the cycleteers attempt to summon Captain Planet.

[@scherzo0o]

Congratulations to Freddy Energizer, the first proposal in hacks/bodges... that's a beautiful classical guitar there, near the bike. I'm splitting my time between these two hobbies as well. Nothing accompanies better a cycling sprint than a fugue by Bach :)

[@kanefanning]

Caption contest: “You thought I wouldn’t notice the vest, Jonas?”

[@SlowLegsandaDirtyBike]

Caption Pogacar caught in the impact zone as they activate their wonder powers.

[@jdwyer2685]

That wage comparison is crazy. Obviously the exposure of football worldwide accumulates billions in revenue compared to cycling, but Tadej and the peloton sacrifice more through their training time and perform more competitive hours/days annually more than a footballers. Cyclists should earn more for sure, way more impressive athletes.

[@robbchastain3036]

Hey, that nice Orbea e-bike reminds me that we need to see Dan refurbish his cool old Raleigh moped. And I was never a fan of mopeds but that one is an exception. 50cc Honda Dax guy here half a century ago as an American teen in West Germany and I might buy the new 125cc Dax when it reaches us in the States. 😀

[@questgivercyradis8462]

We know that some ex-pro cyclers end up as GCN presenters. What do ex-mega-pro cyclists like TdF riders do once they decide they're done with racing as a career?

[@gcn]

Interesting! Lets see what happens with Cav 👀

[@cptjeff1]

Pinot retired to play around on his hobby farm, didn't he? Even on a few million a year, with good financial planning it's plenty enough to never work again in your life if you don't want to.

[@ffskierdune6226]

@@cptjeff1 There has only been a few riders who have made over $2 million. Sadly, more than half will be taken by taxes, another chunk by inflation, plus most riders maintain two homes and if your wife leaves, there goes another big chunk and you think you can make it last 50 years. Good luck with that.

[@cuebj]

Podcasts (Armstrong & friends, Horner), bankruptcy (Wiggins), bicycle training holidays, cafes, hotels, team directors, fitness trainers

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Sad to know that Lance Armstrong is still a millionaire...

[@jeremyschram1285]

Caption competition: Cervelo, Colnago, Cube! It's Morphin time!

[@leangrypoulet7523]

There isn't just a discrepancy amongst the world's top athletes based on salary, but also, frankly, bang for buck/danger money/effort. Ronaldo vs Pog? 90mins jogging around a pitch falling over, wailing, winking, missing every free kick he insists on taking, versus 6hrs in the saddle, in all weathers, burning 8000 cals, descents at up to 120kmh, idiot spectators, idiot motorbikes, and what's more, repeating it each and every day for three long weeks. Night and day difference in bang-for-buck. $220m/yr for Ronaldo is a joke. And don't get me started on the golfers.

[@gerrysecure5874]

Pay has never been a proportional measure of performance.

[@bdkraem]

As with everything, effort or skill isn’t the deciding factor at the end of the day. If the sport brings in more money, the players are paid more. Simple as that.

[@joaoluisteixeira]

Using some of your arguments, why not the same salary for all cyclists? Same risk, identical load of work to be in a race... I'm not a fan of football, but it's a bit childish to compare salaries this way. Athletes make money based on sport industry they're in. Like I said, I'm not a football fan, but I admit that football (and other sports) are a bigger industry than cycling. Maybe if people start paying to be on the side of the road to see a bike race, like people pay to get in stadiums, cyclists can earn more 😅

[@dlbutler]

@@bdkraem Exactly. And the salary is just the beginning. There's merchandising, product advertising, product endorsements and other brand promotions. Given the popularity of soccer vs cycling, the soccer players are going to pull down vastly more.

[@JonCannings]

I read this in the voice of Ollie Bridgewood

[@JerseyPaul90]

Caption contest: Jonas: Hey Biniam! Would you like to be a Puncheur?

[@seanvonlost]

It all makes sense to me. Regardless of the difficulty of the sport of love of the person, it comes down to - how much money do they bring into the sport ( or the sport brings in itself)? Sports like Basketball, both Football sports, Baseball, all try to maximize profit through TV, sponsors and retail. Cycling (similar to Triathlon) can't seem to make that connection. Where can I get a Tadej UAE jersey? Who can even find a Colnago to buy (definitely not in the US)? AND... Many of the team sponsors have little to do with cycling, so there is a big loss there - ( Visma is a business software) Yes it brings in a good chunk of money for contracts but it restricts the bigger potential for contributions to the sport.

[@Swampster70]

Best wishes to Yulduz and Fariba. Not just for a great result in Paris but for the future. Stay safe and prosper doing what you love.

[@jennamaly1822]

#caption: (JV to B) May the best man win! (T) Didn’t anyone tell you he already did?

[@DeenSeDuniaTak]

Caption: “The Three Musketeers of the Cycling World: Battling for glory, but still fist-pumping each other!” 🚴‍♂👊

[@BassSlaughter]

#captioncompetition when you watch your enemies teaming against you but you're still winning

[@laureleefleischel3732]

These salaries are utterly ridiculous. This coming from a huge soccer and cycling fan

[@gcn]

Too much?

[@FoobsTon]

Well as a fan, you're the one paying them.

[@Ian_Laing]

I’m soccer and cycling fan as well!

[@FoobsTon]

@@Ian_Laing I'm Spartacus!

[@cuebj]

Market forces. If people are prepared to offer them such money, why not take it? They might redistribute it via charities or offshore it for their own gain

[@arthurlivesley]

#captioncompetition "If we hold our arms here, Tadej can push us along"

[@BoogieMan568]

Kudos to Connor for doing his job and From the looks and sound of it. sick as a dog💪🤟

[@Schmorglebot]

Caption: "Hey Bini, if we do this about a foot higher next time, I might have a chance of winning"

[@duanedaylebaliatan5209]

Caption: Hey Jonas! You may not have the yellow jersey but you have the polka and a yellow vest!

[@KrakenZzzz]

34k per year for being in the tour is wild

[@BeanoReader]

Caption Contest: Now we all have waxed Chain , Yes! Thanks Ollie

[@amc5966]

Still struggling to not have Dan on Eurosport / ESPN - how I miss GCN live cycling....... The salaries are about what I'd expect. Good salaries but a drop in the ocean compared to football, tennis, golf and Dan. But if cycling is your passion, anyone young enough to would take a salary to pursue it as a profession. It's also not a bad thing to go on your CV even if you were the worst pro bike rider ever.

[@mommamooney]

Me: I wonder if it makes you pee pink Dan: don’t be concerned after going to the toilet, you’re not dying Well then

[@McLovin38FFs]

While you guys were talking about the top speed you did back in the day, it got me wondering…..what causes speed wobbles, why do they happen to us mere mortals, do they happen to the pros, how can you avoid them when you’re trying to go fast and how can you stop them when they occur? I’ve had a few pucker moments and would prefer to not have anymore!!!

[@gcn]

we have just the video for you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIfKm5x4ab5pl5I

[@robbchastain3036]

Caption: "Bini and Jonas are best friends forever, not just Tadej." 😀

[@frederickmiller8217]

I use "news"paper stuffed in my shoes to speed up drying.

[@gcn]

tried and tested!

[@CyclingInTheAlps]

#captioncompetition " If we ride like this for the next 200kms it will stop this dude in yellow attacking"

[@iamryanharris]

Caption: Wonder Twins activate! Shape of Pogacar!

[@biggertree7063]

You must really love cycling to be paid $6 million (+ sponsorships) as the top athlete in this sport. The pain isn't commensurate for the average pay.

[@KevinAxt-om5on]

#captioncompetition - "Biniam ... can I get a charge of the Green Lantern ring?"

[@marvmininger1835]

I typically have a couple of mineral waters while watching. :)

[@gcn]

[@RoninCycling]

Nice is nice. Also, have y'all ever done the Triple Bypass in Colorado?

[@larissababes]

caption: oh we are SO back

[@thecellulontriptometer4166]

Rock, Rock, and Tadej comes in with paper for the win.

[@edgarperez5563]

When you get pay that kind of money regardless, EPO and blood transfusions. You guys know how it works

[@ExpertYouTubeCommentator]

Bike racing arguably is the most expensive non-motorized support that has so little return ...it is atrocious!

[@steveboy2012]

Surprised: YES Do they earn the money: ABSOLUTELY

[@steveboy2012]

Too many other sports are just paying too much money for what you get, want me to name one, I could name many sports but I wont.

[@micharaczynski7664]

CAPTION: Vingegard:"Hey Bini! gotta team up to beat the salary of this guy."

[@hernanhernandez3861]

Cyclists are grossly underpaid but it is difficult to make the formula work. Can't sell tickets in general. Merchandise is limited. And while it is "cool" to wear a replica Lebron James Lakers jersey. No serious cyclists would be caught dead wearing a UAE team kit on the club ride unless maybe if they had 3% body fat and were the fastest in the club. Never ever a WC jersey. Possibly a replica bike but those have become so outrageously expensive few can afford one. Additionally, while football clubs can sell for $billilons cycling teams are always on the verge of failing. Remember Jumbo Visma last year??

[@whatwelearned]

Why are they underpaid? Relative to whom? Football players? Nurses?

[@pierrethetrex6106]

@@whatwelearned the tdf is one of the most viewed sporting events every year, yet Pogacar makes a bit more than the average premier league player.

[@whatwelearned]

@@pierrethetrex6106 It's almost as if what you mentioned isn't the be-all-and-end-all

[@Andy_ATB]

@@pierrethetrex6106 Is it one of the most viewed though? This gets repeated every year, but is it?

[@hernanhernandez3861]

@whatwelearned nearly all other pro sports figures. The video was not comparing against normal jobs.

[@joeyboy077]

caption: Pog "hey Bini, you do know the visma lease-a-bike vest isnt the yellow jersey right? I'm winning the race, not Jonas!"

[@1afterthep]

I thought Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum's new 320M for 5years contract was top of the tier list.

[@mcroman-superfeat]

PGA ONE MASTER about 8 days Golf : Prize Money: 18 milj. USD to the Winner ... Woops... T.P . and Vinnegaard ...

[@coverchick]

Since it's free to be a spectator unlike basketball etc, I'm not surprised, there's also missed revenue when it comes to jersey sales etc. compared to other sports.

[@chriswerben]

Magnus Cort is epic. First, he has the best stache. Then it is blue!! Let’s see a history of the best facial hair ever! Dan should be a top contender!

[@DavidWhiteOfFleet]

Caption. Super heros unite! The Mighty Morphin Pogacar Riders.

[@billjordan-m7y]

Speaking of getting paid for cycling could I ask Conor a question please. You retired from pro cycling at a relatively young age, was that pure economics in that long term you could make more money as a presenter or had you lost the desire for the life of a pro? Thanks

[@JMEgaming1020]

Caption: Jonas looks quite good in yellow maybe il give it him for a stage

[@tn9274]

at the end we can say cycling tournament doesn't bring that much of money, hence the athlete salary can't be that high too.

[@morrimohr439]

#CaptionCompetition: Biniam channeling the Green Lantern - misplaced his lantern and using Jonas as a substitute - perhaps this explains why Jonas was dropped by Pogi in recent stage finishes…

[@tainis1996]

Not enough for all the sacrifices they make and how dangerous the sport is compared to others

[@metamurph]

And note, John Rahm only gets paid to win...that isn't a problem for Tadej but it is a unique part of golf, win or go broke.

[@garyhowe434]

Conor, put your Whoop on the right way round mate 👍

[@ricferr2]

I wonder if the designer of that orbea e-bike ever used it? The front lights are behind the front rack, which compromises the volume of whatever you might want to carry. Silly, isn't it?

[@Servicevelo]

If American networks show it the money goes up. It won’t though. Look at the tour of California, the distances are shown on a ticker tape in both miles and kilometers. That’s an indicator that the racing culture isn’t embedded in US culture.

[@catalinionescu173]

US culture just cannot comprehend a man riding a bicycle for 100km when they use a car for literally crossing the street 😂😂

[@mjock392]

I’m still mad that the chips guy got all the attention and the guy with the road flare got ignored and got away with it. Chips in your face is a mild annoyance compared to a road flare in your face at 99 HR max!

[@JonCannings]

Depends on the flavour of chips/crisps

[@andyfairchild2383]

“Si is our LeBron James…” I’m guessing he’s not on the same salary though?

[@Kawaiiraiden]

andy even the nba players on bench sometime playing 1 or 2 minuts a game wins way more than pogacar.

[@grahamaustin9085]

Yes, Isla Bikes are relatively light and that's excellent. In my day kids were drooling over the dreadful 18kg + Raleigh Chopper; a real pigs breakfast of a bike in my opinion. And there's still a market for this travesty of a bicycle, which is on sale again, presumably as a yacht anchor?

[@bobfoster687]

The difference? The sport that makes billions from ticket sales also pays much higher salaries!!! No ticket sales, therefore lower salaries!!!

[@kimdecker8901]

Daniel Lloyd, you've got a lovely singing voice! Who knew?!

[@gcn]

we call him "The Nightingale Of Cycling" 🎶

[@kimdecker8901]

@@gcn 🐦😁

[@guntherkerschbaumer1991]

Great analysis. Still think ladies are totally underpaid. Would also like to know what the total “cost to company” per rider would be if one includes all equipment and support needed per rider.

[@thecatsonholiday5932]

Simp

[@Comments976]

Soccer players are outrageously over paid for playing a game a week at most.

[@wandering_pete]

And only for a few weeks a year.

[@Pastamistic]

Even if they played every single day they're still massively overpaid. It's such an absurd amount of money going to a few people.