Hincapie retires

[BalkanExpress]

After 19 years as pro Big George has retired.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/george-hincapie-retires-at-usa-pro-challenge

I fear that his place in history will for ever be defined by events covered by another thread. However, let's not foget that Cav was only in the right position to win MSR because George put him in the right place at the right time, just one example of the work that George did throughout his pro days.

 

[Chuffy]

Much loved, for sure, but he'll always be defined by his part in other people's stories. That's pretty much what being a domestique means.

 

[raindog]

he'll be missed
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/bye-george.106942/#post-1951897

 

[thom]

Another write up

 

[GrumpyGregry]

This is Big George, the alledged self-confess doper? Oh yeah, that's ok because he never won a TdF.

They are all cheats. Good riddance.

Edit: if Armstrong has to pay back his prize money will Big George refund him his share?