1. Last season jersey and a helmet from previous team
2. New snappy duds, and a fresh new new helmet 
3. Sunglasses purchased at a gas station on I-80 for 6 bucks
4. Sunglasses swagged from within the sunglasses industry 
5. Showers when ever
6.  showers after every ride
7. Mooches free gel, and Clif Blocks from random race vendors 
8. Multiple small nutrition sponsors 
9. Sleeping on friends floors or in there car 
10. Host housing or Hotels 
11. Clapped out car traveling with four others, and bumming rides
12. Posh newly conversion van and sleeping single in a double bed
13. Last seasons tires
14. New tires every third event
15. Two seasons ago bike
16. Current up to the year bike
17. Non shaving and a slight hint of body odor because of lack funds
18. Non shaving and a slight hint of body odor because its cool to look gruff 
19. No social media presence 
20. More social media presence than the next gas price increase 
21. No money this month for travel expense 
22. Having the liberty to race whatever and when ever you want
23. Living on Ramen , PBJ and fast food salad bars
24. Eating fresh mex, and pro race lie cuisine 
25. Bottle return savings
26. Trust fund savings
27. winning and or placing well but barely getting noticed
28. Getting print just because 

Privateers, then, and now