There are options for pro athletes after their athletic career, as trainers, speakers, organizers of amateur events, etc. For the major US pro sports, some or

There are options for pro athletes after their athletic career, as trainers, speakers, organizers of amateur events, etc. For the major US pro sports, some or all of their draft is from colleges in order to encourage post-secondary education and leave players with more options after their career. I'm not sure how many pro cyclists do college, but I knew some folks when I went to college who were fairly high amateur and I believe looking to go pro.