Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:30 Hincapie talks about his role in the Tour de France
04:30 Team vs. individual aspects of cycling
06:00 Hincapie on going from an amateur to pro cyclist
07:30 How the Olympics differs from the Tour de France
08:30 Hincapie on how he became the face of American cycling
10:00 Why Hincapie started his own clothing line and how he positions his brand
12:15 How Hincapie stays on top of the “fabric game”
14:00 Process of product research
15:00 Why big companies haven’t entered the cycling market
16:00 Impact of supply chain issues and growing partnerships
18:00 How Hincapie trains when he’s not outside
19:00 Bike sales during Covid-19 and where to buy a bike
21:00 What makes a successful bike manufacturer
22:30 Adapting apparel based on type of cycling
24:50 How cyclists can compete across different disciplines
26:00 How he supports his son
29:30 Cycling for fun
30:00 Sponsorship of Tour de France and how companies benefit
33:45 Technological advancements in cycling
38:00 Impact of fans at Tour de France
41:30 Thoughts on bike tour companies
44:00 Hincapie’s view on e-bikes
45:00 Hotel ownership throughout the pandemic and hiring new staff
47:00 Which athletes are the best all-around athletes? – The value of longevity
49:00 What Hincapie wants to be remembered for
51:15 Is doping still a part of pro-cycling?
52:15 Mental health for pro-athletes
On this Walker Webcast, George Hincapie sat down with host Willy Walker to discuss his successful businesses, the future of cycling and adventure tourism, and the results of both the Tour de France and ongoing Olympic games.
Watch to hear about how George became a tour de force in business.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
One of the most well-known names in the cycling industry, George Hincapie defined the term domestique, making a name for himself by serving his teammates and putting their needs above his own. George began racing as a young boy, winning 10 junior national titles and two world medals prior to joining the professional ranks. The following 19 years brought victories in a record 17 Ronde van Vlaanderen races and a second-place finish at the grueling Paris-Roubaix, which was the best placement of any American. George also competed 17 times in the Tour de France and won three U.S. National Road Race championships. In 2012, George retired from the professional racing circuit, but he continues to be directly involved in product development and testing for the sportswear company, as well as an integral leader for the pro cycling team.
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