Cadel Evans and George Hincapie Extend with BMC Racing Team

by Jen See on Aug 1, 2011 3:47 PM EDT in News

BMC Racing Team confirmed Monday morning that 2011 Tour de France champion Cadel Evans and former U.S. National Champion George Hincapie have renewed their contracts with the California-based team. Evans has committed for the long-term and will race for BMC Racing Team until 2014. "From the start, I have always felt the BMC Racing Team has had a lot of confidence in me as a member and often as a leader of the team. So a longer term contract echoes this. I look forward to the years ahead," said Evans. The team also confirmed that Evans will race the upcoming USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Colorado. It will be the final race of the season for the Australian.

Hincapie, meanwhile, has renewed his contract for one year. The experienced American recently tied Joop Zoetemelk's record with 16 appearances at the Tour de France, and will race his 19th professional season next year. Earlier this season, he narrowly missed winning his fourth career U.S. national title. "I'm really excited to continue the success of the team. My two years with the BMC Racing Team have been even better than my expectations," Hincapie commented.

"Having these two return to the BMC Racing Team next year allows for our continued growth by having our two captains stay on board to provide leadership and mentoring to others in our organization," Team President Jim Ochowicz said.

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Great news but was there ever any doubt?

I’d bet Cadel finishes his career there. I’d be that Burghardt, Bookwalter, and most of those on the Tour team have extended too. seems like quite cohesive unit, like a family.

Focus on easy first. If that's all you get, that ain't half bad - Caballo Blanco

by SpunOut on Aug 1, 2011 12:30 PM EDT reply actions

Also wanted to add, WOOHOO Cadel!!!

I only got back home at 0200 this morning after a straight drive from Livorno with a 2 hour wait at the St. Gotthard tunnel in Schweiz, ridiculous. The only time I had any access to the Internet was while sitting at a Luzern McDonald’s eating a 40€/50CHF meal, again RIDICULOUS, so I didn’t get to enjoy the last two TdF stages live.

Focus on easy first. If that's all you get, that ain't half bad - Caballo Blanco

by SpunOut on Aug 1, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

So next year Hincapie might tie Zoetemelk's record of 16 Tour finishes :)

"On paper, your team is awesome." -- Pigeons on my WVDS team, and life in general.

by tedvdw on Aug 1, 2011 1:39 PM EDT reply actions

speaking of tour records

has anyone been on as many winning TdF teams as George?

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Aug 1, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

by tedvdw on Aug 1, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

(So you were definitely not wrong with “appearances”.)

"On paper, your team is awesome." -- Pigeons on my WVDS team, and life in general.

by tedvdw on Aug 1, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Mea culpa

I thought Cadel made a mistake when he first signed with (the then second-tier) BMC. But I’m very happy to admit I was wrong, and am glad he’s found a great team for him.

by slowK on Aug 2, 2011 3:22 AM EDT reply actions