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Rarely can one find art painted by armadillos, elephants, iguanas and more. Little Rock Zoo animals' talent on canvas was featured at the Great Escapes Art Show and Sale held at Boswell Mourot Art Gallery to support the Little Rock Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers.
George Hincapie, a three-time United States road race champion who has competed in top races internationally, including several Tour de France appearances, is coming out of retirement this month to race in the Scenic City. But instead of riding in Chattanooga’s first-ever hosting of the USA Cycling Professional Road & Time Trial National Championships, Hincapie will be a special guest at the annual 3 State, 3 Mountain Challenge on May 4.
When professional athletes retire, some never revisit the sport. But Hincapie has a special interest in staying involved in the world of cycling, embracing and encouraging local efforts, all in the name of growing the sport. “Some of the amateur races are some of the coolest. It allows people who have never ridden in their life, to ride,” Hincapie says.
“For me, it’s totally different, I mean, you’re still competing but it doesn’t matter. You’re going into it for fun. There’s nothing on the line and far less pressure.”
At 39 years of age, Hincapie’s appearance at 3 State, 3 Mountain is part of his retirement plan. The 3 State, 3 Mountain event has been a supporter of his family company, Hincapie Sportswear, since 2008, and this year Hincapie sees the opportunity to give back to the race and the fast-growing local cycling community by helping kick off the 26th annual event. “I love the area, and think that it’s made a big investment in cycling, so really it’s a no-brainer to participate,” Hincapie says.