Subject: I rode with George Hincapie todayShowed up at the LBS Wednesday night ride, and couldn't believe who was there. There were having a diabetes charity fund-raiser that George is involved with, so he came out to help support the cause and ride with the locals. It was a little freaky, after watching him ride the TDF on the telly all these years, and suddenly he's right there. I actually got to ride on his wheel for awhile.
The guy is really a class act. Very gracious and friendly. Posing for pics with everyone. Very down to earth. Hung around and talked afterward, while we had a few beers.
I fell down, tweaked my derailier, but didn't care. Fantastic ride.
Guess I'll be back at the LBS again tomorrow. Wonder who I'll see? |