That's a fair opinion, James, based on social conventions. On the other hand, in many other sports, we know what athletes make. I'm not saying whether that's right or wrong, but it is interesting. In team sports, it can affect how a team is put together, and that's vastly different than in downhill MTB.
And Aaron could have refused to answer, easily, by simply saying "I'm not at liberty to discuss that". No one would bat an eye. But he did answer, and I for one thought that was interesting in and of itself. The more I've come to know of Gwin over the years, the more easily I have found it is to like who he is and how he goes about his business. He seems like a genuinely good guy, fair competitor, and great rep for the sport.
Second, I think it's great that Gwin is poised to do so well financially this year - not only for him personally, but it also means that at least the best downhiller is within reach of seven figures. And I think that's important because a lot of mountain bikers don't get paid well enough for what they do.
Aug. 29, 2017, noon - Pete Roggeman
That's a fair opinion, James, based on social conventions. On the other hand, in many other sports, we know what athletes make. I'm not saying whether that's right or wrong, but it is interesting. In team sports, it can affect how a team is put together, and that's vastly different than in downhill MTB. And Aaron could have refused to answer, easily, by simply saying "I'm not at liberty to discuss that". No one would bat an eye. But he did answer, and I for one thought that was interesting in and of itself. The more I've come to know of Gwin over the years, the more easily I have found it is to like who he is and how he goes about his business. He seems like a genuinely good guy, fair competitor, and great rep for the sport. Second, I think it's great that Gwin is poised to do so well financially this year - not only for him personally, but it also means that at least the best downhiller is within reach of seven figures. And I think that's important because a lot of mountain bikers don't get paid well enough for what they do.