Hincapie
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Considering what he got up to early on in the first half of his career - he's aged very gracefully.
Seems a good bloke.0 -
Cue the pic of those amazingly ugly legs0
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I'll go one better. Here's Mrs Hincapie modelling jeans
Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
I've always had a soft spot for George Hincapie. Not sure why, he just seems like a good guy who has devoted large chunks of his career to helping others win.
It would have been nice to see him get a big win, he just never had the luck, the team support and possibly that little extra bit of star quality that you need to win a Flanders or a Roubaix."I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0 -
inkyfingers wrote:I've always had a soft spot for George Hincapie. Not sure why, he just seems like a good guy who has devoted large chunks of his career to helping others win.
It would have been nice to see him get a big win, he just never had the luck, the team support and possibly that little extra bit of star quality that you need to win a Flanders or a Roubaix.
He was never quite good enough for Flanders or Roubaix.0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:inkyfingers wrote:I've always had a soft spot for George Hincapie. Not sure why, he just seems like a good guy who has devoted large chunks of his career to helping others win.
It would have been nice to see him get a big win, he just never had the luck, the team support and possibly that little extra bit of star quality that you need to win a Flanders or a Roubaix.
He was never quite good enough for Flanders or Roubaix.
My statement in bold above was a polite way of saying that."I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0 -
inkyfingers wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:inkyfingers wrote:I've always had a soft spot for George Hincapie. Not sure why, he just seems like a good guy who has devoted large chunks of his career to helping others win.
It would have been nice to see him get a big win, he just never had the luck, the team support and possibly that little extra bit of star quality that you need to win a Flanders or a Roubaix.
He was never quite good enough for Flanders or Roubaix.
My statement in bold above was a polite way of saying that.
Yeah.
You know you'll not win it when your turn up to Roubaix in epic conditions and the n00b in your team riding for you not only makes you look amateur, but then says "if only Hincape was stronger, we'd have gotten back to Museeuw".0 -
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
I have wondered whether he'd do another TdF next year, but he's 38, has a growing family and very successful business, so it shouldn't really come as a surprise.
Hopefully I'll see him at the Tour again this year and get a farewell man hug
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Rick Chasey wrote:inkyfingers wrote:I've always had a soft spot for George Hincapie. Not sure why, he just seems like a good guy who has devoted large chunks of his career to helping others win.
It would have been nice to see him get a big win, he just never had the luck, the team support and possibly that little extra bit of star quality that you need to win a Flanders or a Roubaix.
He was never quite good enough for Flanders or Roubaix.
He seemed like a decent enough chap..not much arrogance and 17 TDF finishes is a lot, but there's the Armstrong legacy and it won't go away if USADA has anything to do with it. I am guessing George knows something is round the corner so end the career now.0 -
Dave_1 wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:inkyfingers wrote:I've always had a soft spot for George Hincapie. Not sure why, he just seems like a good guy who has devoted large chunks of his career to helping others win.
It would have been nice to see him get a big win, he just never had the luck, the team support and possibly that little extra bit of star quality that you need to win a Flanders or a Roubaix.
He was never quite good enough for Flanders or Roubaix.
He seemed like a decent enough chap..not much arrogance and 17 TDF finishes is a lot, but there's the Armstrong legacy and it won't go away if USADA has anything to do with it. I am guessing George knows something is round the corner so end the career now.
He's 38, so hardly a surprise he's chosen to retire. Trying to link it to some sort of Armstrong conspiracy theory is a bit of a leap isn't it?"I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:inkyfingers wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:inkyfingers wrote:I've always had a soft spot for George Hincapie. Not sure why, he just seems like a good guy who has devoted large chunks of his career to helping others win.
It would have been nice to see him get a big win, he just never had the luck, the team support and possibly that little extra bit of star quality that you need to win a Flanders or a Roubaix.
He was never quite good enough for Flanders or Roubaix.
My statement in bold above was a polite way of saying that.
Yeah.
You know you'll not win it when your turn up to Roubaix in epic conditions and the n00b in your team riding for you not only makes you look amateur, but then says "if only Hincape was stronger, we'd have gotten back to Museeuw".
That kid turned out OK didn't he, lucky he moved on from US Postal. I wonder whether Hincapie would have done better if he'd moved to a team with more than a passing interest in the classics? I doubt it, for the reasons we discussed above."I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0 -
inkyfingers wrote:Dave_1 wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:inkyfingers wrote:I've always had a soft spot for George Hincapie. Not sure why, he just seems like a good guy who has devoted large chunks of his career to helping others win.
It would have been nice to see him get a big win, he just never had the luck, the team support and possibly that little extra bit of star quality that you need to win a Flanders or a Roubaix.
He was never quite good enough for Flanders or Roubaix.
He seemed like a decent enough chap..not much arrogance and 17 TDF finishes is a lot, but there's the Armstrong legacy and it won't go away if USADA has anything to do with it. I am guessing George knows something is round the corner so end the career now.
He's 38, so hardly a surprise he's chosen to retire. Trying to link it to some sort of Armstrong conspiracy theory is a bit of a leap isn't it?
He has had a distinguished career but there would have been more of a glow of a golden sunset rather than chance of rain had it not been for the years he spent chaperoning LA with incredible super domestique performances. I'm sure he has been a good old boy to have on your team from an experience point of view in recent years but there will be no wailing or gnashing of teeth in the Peril household at his departure.0 -
Yellow Peril wrote:He has had a distinguished career but there would have been more of a glow of a golden sunset rather than chance of rain had it not been for the years he spent chaperoning LA with incredible super domestique performances. I'm sure he has been a good old boy to have on your team from an experience point of view in recent years but there will be no wailing or gnashing of teeth in the Peril household at his departure.
Well there will be in mine. I hope this thread doesn't follow the same track as the Wiggins thread or I may get a little pissed off.0 -
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I'm sure he'll be there - it'll make him the rider with the most TdFs under his belt.The Mad Rapper wrote:Hopefully I'll see him at the Tour again this year and get a farewell man hug0 -
http://www.bmcracingteam.com/news/news/ ... etirement/
George Hincapie announced Monday that this will be his final season of professional cycling. The three-time U.S. national road champion said the Tour de France and the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in August will be the last two races of his 19-year career.
Hopes To Stay Involved In Cycling
Hincapie said his decision came after much thought and discussion with people closest to him – particularly his wife, Melanie, whom he met while competing in the Tour de France. "This is definitely not a decision that has been easy," Hincapie said. "I came to the conclusion that I want to go out while I can still contribute and make a difference. To be able to compete for 19 years as a professional cyclist has been something I would have never dreamed of doing. But at the same time, it's also going to be good to spend more time with my kids, who are getting to be the age where they miss me when I'm gone." The soon-to-be 39-year-old (June 29) has played an integral role in helping teammates like Cadel Evans (third at the Critérium du Dauphiné) and Alessandro Ballan (third at Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders) to success. The Greenville, S.C., resident said he hopes to stay involved in the BMC Racing Team and the sport in some capacity. "I don't want to get completely out of cycling," he said. "My company, Hincapie Sportswear, obviously revolves around cycling. So I want to see it grow while putting in more time with the people I love. But also know that I'm still feeling strong and healthy and ready to make a contribution to the team these last two months. I'm 100 percent motivated to help Cadel win another Tour."
Evans: 'George Is Incredible'
Evans, the defending Tour de France champion, said he was saddened to hear one of his most trusted teammates will only be at his side one for one more edition of the world's greatest race. "I'm hoping that he'll change his mind, probably like many other cycling fans around the world will do when they hear the news," Evans said. "George is incredible. He's the core of the BMC Racing Team and not just on the road as a captain, but also in the structure of the team. He's a part of so many aspects of everything we do because of his tremendous leadership." Evans said he would like nothing more than to have Hincapie lead him onto the Champs-Élysées for a repeat Tour victory. "It's a dream at this point, but it's a dream that I'd like to deliver to George to thank him for all the sacrifices he's made for me over the past few years."
Unselfish, Tireless Worker
BMC Racing Team President Jim Ochowicz said Hincapie has cemented his legacy in the sport with unselfish teamwork and a tireless work ethic. "George was the first big rider to believe in the BMC Racing Team," Ochowicz said. "He's led us through the past three years of the classics and grand tour seasons as both a leader and a teammate. I am very proud that he was able to start as a professional with me on the Motorola team in 1994 and that I'm still with him at the end of his career. It's been an honor to bookend the career of one of the nicest people and one of the greatest cyclists America has ever produced." BMC Racing Team Sponsor Andy Rihs said he was disappointed to hear the news, but respected Hincapie's decision to go out while still being a crucial component of the team's success. "We'll really miss him," Rihs said. "He's a great champion and while I'm saddened, I understand everything must come to an end. We wish him well and hope he stays involved in the sport because he's always been the guy I call the champion's champion."
Bettering Records
Hincapie is a five-time Olympian (1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008) and past Tour de France stage winner who has been bettering longevity records this year in races like Paris-Roubaix (17 finishes) and the Tour of Flanders (17 finishes). A start at this year's Tour de France later this month would bring another: 17 participations in cycling's greatest race. He shares the record of 16 Tour starts (to go along with 15 finishes) with Dutchman Joop Zoetemelk and a record nine times he has helped a teammate win the three-week race.0 -
Who will be Phil and Paul's new 'big' rider when he goes (especially if 'big' Jens also hangs up his bibshorts)? Will it be Big Pete Sagan? Big Ian Stannard doesn't sound right.0
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The Mad Rapper wrote:Yellow Peril wrote:He has had a distinguished career but there would have been more of a glow of a golden sunset rather than chance of rain had it not been for the years he spent chaperoning LA with incredible super domestique performances. I'm sure he has been a good old boy to have on your team from an experience point of view in recent years but there will be no wailing or gnashing of teeth in the Peril household at his departure.
Well there will be in mine. I hope this thread doesn't follow the same track as the Wiggins thread or I may get a little pissed off.
This aside the consistency legacy of Hincapie would make for interesting discussion in the "winning" thread. George is held in high esteem by a lot of the peleton for his record amounts of finishes in high profile races such as the Tour and the classics. He didn't win the Tour or any classics but I think there might be guys who have won such races who wouldn't be held in such high esteem by their colleagues. Just goes to show it isn't all about crossing the line first.0 -
Dope. Crybaby. Lance lackey.
Hate to see you go, get the hell out.0 -
Just has a thought, remember 2006 when some were even talking about him as a possible Tour winner?"I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0
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That long as a pro must mean that he is well liked, useful, professional and very talented. Bravo George.
Contador is the Greatest0 -
Yellow Peril wrote:This aside the consistency legacy of Hincapie would make for interesting discussion in the "winning" thread. George is held in high esteem by a lot of the peloton for his record amounts of finishes in high profile races such as the Tour and the classics. He didn't win the Tour or any classics but I think there might be guys who have won such races who wouldn't be held in such high esteem by their colleagues. Just goes to show it isn't all about crossing the line first.
I think that's right. Perhaps Jens Voight is another Super Domestique held in similar regard?0 -
How many times has he ridden on the team of the Grand Tour winner?0
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Dorset Boy wrote:How many times has he ridden on the team of the Grand Tour winner?
Nine.0 -
Not sure but he's been on each of Lance's 7 wins. Sorry if that's been covered already...Current bike: 2014 Kinesis Racelight T2 - built by my good self!0
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Ah!The Mad Rapper wrote:Dorset Boy wrote:How many times has he ridden on the team of the Grand Tour winner?
Nine.
Current bike: 2014 Kinesis Racelight T2 - built by my good self!0 -
The Mad Rapper wrote:Dorset Boy wrote:How many times has he ridden on the team of the Grand Tour winner?
Nine.
It's actually ten. He was on the team for Heras's 2003 Vuelta, but didn't finish.Twitter: @RichN950
