LOS ANGELES — Universal Sports Network will present “George Hincapie: The Loyal Lieutenant,” an exclusive, in-depth, personal interview with George Hincapie, this Friday, August 22, at 8 p.m. EDT and PDT. In the one-hour special, the 17-time Tour de France veteran, three-time national road champion, and five-time Olympian offers an insightful account of his esteemed career through an era plagued by performance-enhancing drug use.
Sitting down with Craig Hummer, sportscaster and co-author of Hincapie’s memoir, The Loyal Lieutenant, Hincapie covers everything from his humble beginnings in Queens, New York to his role in one of the world’s biggest doping scandals that brought down his former teammate, Lance Armstrong.
“George Hincapie is one of the most successful cyclists and well-respected teammates in American history,” said Universal Sports Network SVP of production, Dean Walker. “His story remains a relevant topic of discussion as fans continue to struggle with the reality of a dark period within the sport and as George continues to be an advocate of racing ‘clean.’ We hope this program can serve as a catalyst to foster conversation around doping for future generations.”