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  1. Leipheimer announces retirementRead the original story

    Sunday May 19 | Petaluma360

    ... at the time received six-month suspensions and had some past results nullified. In the wake of the tumult, George Hincapie retired and Leipheimer was fired by his former team Omega-Pharma-Quick Step. Christian Vande Velde, Dave Zabriski and Tom ...

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  2. Roy Exum: Dr. Haddock's Bike RideRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday May 15 | Chattanoogan.com

    ... and the only other person around me at the starting line making the same choice was the celebrity rider, George Hincapie, one of the top US cyclists of all time. My smugness quickly dissipated when a few miles into the ride the bottom fell out. ...

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  3. Sports digest: Field set for Tour of CaliforniaRead the original story

    Friday May 10 | The Campbell Reporter

    ... race that begins Sunday in Escondido is 2011 winner Chris Horner (injury). Also gone are Tyler Hamilton, George Hincapie, Floyd Landis and Levi Leipheimer, riders whose careers were tarnished because of drug scandals. The 750-mile race finishes a ...

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  4. SKINS pledges support for Kimmage legal defenseRead the original story

    Thursday May 9 | Velonews

    ... racer, spent much of his journalism career writing about doping in cycling. He accused Lance Armstrong and George Hincapie of taking illegal drugs and implied that McQuaid, Verbruggen, and the UCI knew about the sport's doping problems. A legal ...

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  5. Recapping Past Amgen Tours of CaliforniaRead the original story

    Thursday May 9 | Santa Barbara Independent

    Stage 5, a 105-mile trek from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara, was won by George Hincapie.

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  6. Lodging Worthy Of Tour De France: George Hincapie's New Hotel For CyclistsRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday May 2 | Forbes.com

    Pro cyclist George Hincapie completed the Tour de France a record 16 times. Now he's turning his focus to a new South Carolina hotel.

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  7. Pro Cycling Legend George Hincapie To Open Boutique Hotel In South CarolinaRead the original story

    Apr 20, 2013 | Gadling

    Former professional cyclist George Hincapie , who rode in the Tour de France an impressive 17 times, has announced plans to enter the hotel business along with his brother Rich.

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  8. Local para-cyclist among this weekends competitorsRead the original story

    Apr 19, 2013 | The Greenville News

    ... of northern Greenville County on a daily basis. "I would see - well, my daughter would see - (local pros) George Hincapie and Craig Lewis go riding by and tell me who it was," Footer said. "I was like, 'I can ride a bike again.' So I got on the ...

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  9. Hincapie writing a memoir, opening a bed and breakfast in AugustRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 15, 2013 | Velonews

    After 19 years spent traversing the globe, George Hincapie has discovered the simple joys of home, and soon he'll be inviting fans to come and experience them with him.

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  10. Presbyterian cycling races SaturdayRead the original story

    Apr 12, 2013 | The Charlotte Observer

    ... Criterium. About 200 professional cyclists will compete in men's and women's races. Tour de France winner George Hincapie will lead the fund raising ride. The women's race, a 25-mile event being held for the first time, starts at 6 p.m., followed by ...

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  11. Hincapie hosts 10th anniversary criteriumRead the original story

    Apr 11, 2013 | The Charlotte Observer

    ... in the Brain Tumor Fund Carolinas' "Brain Ride" before the race. The Brain Ride – led by cyclist George Hincapie of Greenville, S.C. – opens the activities from 3 to 5 p.m. The noncompetitive ride is open to ages 7 and up; all proceeds ...

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  12. Vanmarcke expects to lose sleep over Paris-Roubaix final sprintRead the original story

    Apr 7, 2013 | Cycling News

    ... for the win in Gent-Wevelgem, falling just short behind Bernhard Eisel but holding off Philippe Gilbert, George Hincapie, Daniel Oss and Jurgen Roelandts. In 2011, he made his debut in the Hell of the North as part of the Garmin team with Thor ...

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  13. Dirty Words: The Road to Hell - Good intentions, bad drivers and lots of coffeeRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 6, 2013 | Bike Magazine

    ... populate a certain spot near a cobblestone section or a muddy bog, Klusterfhuck has reached critical mass. George Hincapie is the King of Klusterfhuck. Despite the best performance-enhancing drugs money could buy, George could not win at Roubaix. ...

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  14. Lance Armstrong's return to competition action sunk?Read the original story w/Photo

    Apr 4, 2013 | CNN

    ... Paris during the final stage of the race, they gave the honor of leading the pack onto the Champs-Elysees to George Hincapie. Lance Armstrong admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs. Here's a look at what they are, and how they work. Armstrong ...

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  15. Cycling races scheduled for Winston-Salem on June 15-16Read the original story

    Mar 30, 2013 | Customer Interaction Solutions

    ... 15 and 16 include a health expo at Civic Plaza. Saturday's events will be co-hosted by professional cyclists George Hincapie and Robbie Ventura, who competed in the Tour de France. Hincapie and Ventura will lead Gran Fondo riders from downtown ...

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  16. Pro bike racing coming to Winston-Salem with Cycling ClassicRead the original story

    Mar 27, 2013 | Business Journal

    ... Gran Fondo ride from Winston-Salem through the Yadkin Valley, will be co-hosted by professional cyclists George Hincapie and Robbie Ventura , both Tour de France competitors, and be followed by three Criterium races in the afternoon. The men's and ...

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  17. Danielson on return: 'It's been humbling'Read the original story w/Photo

    Mar 19, 2013 | competitor.com

    ... peloton following the explosive case that resulted in a lifetime ban for Lance Armstrong. Others, such as George Hincapie and Michael Barry, retired last year, while Levi Leipheimer has been unable to find a ride after Omega Pharma-Quick Step boss ...

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  18. David Zabriskie, Christian Vande Velde and Tom Danielson returning to racingRead the original story w/Photo

    Mar 17, 2013 | competitor.com

    ... remaining active riders among the 11 former Postal riders who testified in the headline-churning USADA case. George Hincapie and Michael Barry both retired last fall, while Levi Leipheimer was dumped by Omega Pharma-Quick Step and has not found a ...

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  19. Must Read: Christian Vande Velde returns to racing at Volta a CatalunyaRead the original story w/Photo

    Mar 16, 2013 | competitor.com

    ... the time received six-month suspensions and had some past results nullified. Armstrong's longtime teammate George Hincapie has retired. Levi Leipheimer was fired by his Omega-Pharma-Quick Step team and remains unsigned. Vande Velde, David Zabriskie ...

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  20. Mark Holowesko on pro cycling: It has to be a businessRead the original story w/Photo

    Mar 7, 2013 | Velonews

    ... became both part owner of the Slipstream team and an underwriter of their development program. He also met George Hincapie on that trip. They remained friends and when Hincapie decided to back a development squad, Holowesko chipped in funding. ...

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