George Hincapie

George Hincapie, born on June 29, 1973, is a distinguished American former professional cyclist whose career spanned from 1994 to 2012. Renowned for his role as a domestique, Hincapie played a pivotal part in the successes of cycling legends such as Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador, and Cadel Evans, each of whom claimed victory in the Tour de France with his support.

After retiring from competitive cycling, Hincapie transitioned into team management, owning and serving as the general manager of the UCI Professional Continental team Hincapie–Leomo p/b BMC until its closure at the end of the 2020 season. In 2025, he took a new direction by co-founding Modern Adventure Pro Cycling with his brother Richard, continuing his legacy in the sport.

Hincapie's career is marked by his remarkable achievement of starting a record seventeen Tours de France. However, following his admission of performance-enhancing drug use in October 2012, he faced significant repercussions, including a six-month ban and the retroactive disqualification from the Tours of 2004, 2005, and 2006. Despite these challenges, he completed his sixteenth and final Tour in 2012, tying Joop Zoetemelk's record for completed Tours, although this record was later reverted to Zoetemelk after the Armstrong investigation.

Additionally, Hincapie represented the United States in five consecutive Olympic Games from 1992 to 2008, showcasing his enduring commitment to the sport. His journey reflects both the triumphs and tribulations of a professional athlete navigating the complexities of competitive cycling.