George Hincapie

George Hincapie is an American former professional road racing cyclist known for his extensive career as a domestique and his numerous appearances in the Tour de France and Olympic Games. After a highly successful junior career that included 10 national titles and two World Championship medals, George Hincapie transitioned to professional cycling in 1994. He quickly established himself as a premier Classics rider, specializing in challenging single-day races across Northern Europe. Hincapie became renowned for his pivotal role as a key domestique, notably supporting Lance Armstrong in all seven of his Tour de France victories from 1999 to 2005.

He further diversified his business interests by opening a boutique hotel and restaurant in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. In October 2012, Hincapie publicly acknowledged his past use of performance-enhancing drugs, an admission that led to a six-month ban and the retroactive stripping of his race results between May 31, 2004, and July 31, 2006. Despite this period, Hincapie’s lasting impact on American cycling remains significant through his competitive career and his ongoing post-retirement endeavors. He continued to demonstrate his athletic capabilities by winning the Masters category at the Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race in March 2017, competing alongside Cadel Evans.

His current work with Hincapie Sportswear and his hospitality ventures underscore his continued influence and entrepreneurial spirit within and beyond the cycling community.