Why are some riders pitted out of big semis and others are pitted out of pickup trucks and vans?
There are two basic types of riders: factory or factory-supported riders and self-supported privateer riders. Factory riders are paid a salary from their race teams, and they have bikes, a mechanic, a team transporter, and all the necessities supplied by the team. Privateers, on the other hand, might get a discount on bikes and maybe parts, but all the expenses involved in getting to the races and maintaining bikes and equipment are the rider’s responsibility.
