Aspire to be a professional rider? "It's possible even without a sponsor"

There are various examples at all levels. From Belgium, there's Wilm Vermeir, Michael Greeve, Gregory Wathelet... they are proof that you don't always need significant capital and/or sponsors to reach the top. "Dedication and hard work will take you a long way!" they say. Furthermore, "It's also a matter of knowing your own strengths and developing them."