MXMattii wrote:
And most Olympic federations are making it costless for the athletes. It isn't that much about price money but investing your own money into it is maybe a bit crazy for those MX athlets who are risking injuries and possible money loss while competing at the MXON. It is also something agents need to take into mind when they start negotiating a new deal. I mean FOX makes special MXON-editions but doesn't pay their riders extra when selected. Try to get a MXON-Selected Bonus from FOX. Same with other sponsors who are using the MXON like Energy Drinks, Helmet Brands, ... and maybe the American MX fan wants to put some money into it too like a few years back with the American ISDE team. Crowdfunding isn't something dirty anymore.
You sure the riders are paying for themselves? I understood their expenses were covered however, the riders that bring their entourage have to pay for the entourage. Kind of like business trips most of us take, the company pays for the employee, but, if the significant others go, the employees pay for it. After all the 72 people on team USA come from somewhere but it shouldn’t be at the expense of the AMA or the teams.
I'm goin' off the rails on a crazy train