News Archive
Posted Thursday, February 16, 2012
It seems like just yesterday when I joined Motorola in 1994 for my first season as a pro. I was 19 at the time and ready to take on the world. This past week I spent my time training with the new BMC-Hincapie Sportswear Development Cycling Team riders. It's their first season as pros. As I rode along with them and observed them during the week, it was fun to see them going through the same experiences and challenges that I had long ago.
Now as I begin my 19th season as a professional bike racer, I still have the same love for the sport as I did as a neo pro. Although I am now more experienced and have hundreds of thousands of kilometers in my legs, it’s a thrill to compete at the top level of the sport with what I believe is the best team in the world. I also still find enjoyment on the bike by being able to share my experience with our development team riders and up-and-coming teammates such as Tejay Van Garderen and Taylor Phinney. Their enthusiasm really keeps me going.
My season preparation is now almost complete. After two back-to-back training camps my fitness is as good as it's ever been in February and I feel on track to begin racing in March. My first races will be in Italy, starting with the Strade Bianchi one day race, followed by the Tirreno-Adriatico stage race and then the first classic of the season, Milano-San Remo. I can't wait to get started.
--George
Posted Monday, December 12, 2011
It was great to spend this past weekend at the first team camp for the new BMC-Hincapie Sportswear Development Cycling Team. We took the crew to Nassau for several days of riding and team building activities. The focus of this first camp was all about everyone getting to know each other and to start working as a team through some off-the-bike adventures. Most of the riding we did was at a casual conversation pace. However, the boys did turn it up a couple of times the last few days to put me in the red zone. After the rides, the boys enjoyed some group ocean activities that will help them create the bonds they will need during the racing season to work together as a team.
I’m super excited about the mix of riders we’ve put together. They each have unique skills on the bike and personalities. It’s going to be fun to watch them work together in bike races and develop into champions as a team.
--George
To see more pictures of the training camp and to follow the BMC-Hincapie Sportswear Cycling Team during the 2012 season, please visit their Facebook page.
Ride with Big George
Posted Monday, November 14, 2011
Come Ride with George
Posted Tuesday, September 27, 2011
If you've always wanted to ride with George, now's your chance. George will be attending two charity rides this Fall where you can roll alongside him for a good cause. On Saturday October 22, George will be riding in the Save-A-Limb Ride in Oregon Ridge Park, Maryland. Proceeds from this ride will go towards helping someone struggling with a limb or joint deformity. The following weekend on Sunday, October 30th, George will be in Charleston, South Carolina for the Jerry Zucker Ride for Hope. The Rider for Hope uses cycling to raise money for the fight against cancer. We hope you'll be able to join George in raising money for one of these great causes.
George Wins Epic Colorado Stage
Posted Thursday, August 25, 2011
With two massive 12,000 foot climbs and pouring rain, stage two of Colorado's USA Pro Cycling Challenge was truly epic. An elite group of five riders broke free on the final descent into Aspen where George’s sprinting experience gave him the advantage over his companions for the win. Congratulations George!
Tour de France #16
Posted Monday, July 25, 2011
Congratulations to George on Tour number sixteen! Not only has George now tied Joop Zootemelk's record 16 Tour starts, but he's smashed all Tour de France assist records by delivering his nineth Tour de France teammate in yellow to the Champes Eleyse.
George in the News
Posted Thursday, July 07, 2011
