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Initially, yes, unless they're a product of some government sports system and then they turn pro and likely give up further education or training to race bikes for money. Their income depends on results. "Rules" and this includes "anti-doping" ensures they are not cheated out of their income by someone breaking the rules.
Not just the riders - think of the whole British Olympic machine. It's funded and the funding is based on results. Imagine if you lot weren't winning because Russia just went "fuck it, give me ALL the drugs". Elite sport in this country would dry up. Knock on effect would be huge.
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You don't think cyclists enjoy what they do? It's a high-risk career move if you're in it just for the money.