Our hometown of Greenville, SC has slowly been growing over the years as a cycling hub. It started back in the 90’s when the Tour DuPont rolled through town. Our town caught the cycling bug and it’s been building ever since. Greenville has now grown to become a destination for cycling tourists, home of multiple professional cyclists and is the current host to the US Cycling National Road Championships. Today it was announced that Greenville has again proven its support of cycling by being selected as the host city for the 2014 UC Para-Cycling Road World Championships.

It’s always nice to get feedback from our customers. It’s especially nice when they share the same enthusiasm for a product that we have. The Pro Duffel is a big favorite around the office and on our Development Team, so it was nice to hear from Brett in Minnesota who wrote the following note.

The BMC-Hincapie Sportswear Development Cycling Team will compete in its first race, the Tour of the Bahamas, January 27 - 29, 2012. The team will compete for its share of $16,000 in cash and awards in a stage race in one of the world's most beautiful locations.

Introducing the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer® Most Courageous Rider jersey design contest! Create an original design and you could win a trip for two to California including round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, VIP Hospitality passes, merchandise gift pack, autographed Most Courageous Rider jersey AND the chance to present your winning jersey to the Most Courageous Rider during the Stage Awards Ceremony! Get more information now.

Hincapie Sportswear is continuing to grow its multisport presence by becoming the official apparel sponsor of five triathletes: Anna Cleaver, Chris Foster, Ben Collins, Drew Scott, and 2012 US Olympic Team member Gwen Jorgensen.

Hincapie Sportswear, BMC and Holowesko Partners have expanded their support of development cycling by creating a professional Under 23 development team for the 2012 racing season. The new BMC-Hincapie Sportswear Team is registered with USA Cycling as a UCI continental team and is the official development program for the BMC Racing Team.

For a second consecutive year, Hincapie Sportswear is joining forces with the Cyclocrossracing.com p/b Blue Competition Cycles team for a season of cyclocross action.

The scorching July sun can make your favorite training rides seem twice as hard, but Hincapie™ Sportswear, manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist has a high-tech solution called coldblack®.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, the family-owned manufacturer of premium road cycling and casual apparel for consumers, teams and clubs, has teamed up with Carson Stanwood to provide the Hincapie brand with PR support.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Frank Raduziner to represent the brand in Southern California. Effective immediately, Raduziner will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in California.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Southeast Sports Marketing (SSM) to represent the brand in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. SSM is a bicycle industry sales group comprised of independent sales representatives Scott Williford, Cleve Blackwell and Tarbell Patten. Effective immediately, SSM will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in the southeast.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Elizabeth Giaquinto as a sales representative in New York and New Jersey. Effective immediately, Giaquinto will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in her territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has added Arizona to Jason Losey's sales territory. Losey was recently hired as retail sales representative for the brand in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico. Effective immediately, Losey will also represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in Arizona.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has signed professional triathlete Jenny Fletcher for the 2011 triathlon season. Fletcher will compete in national and international triathlon and multisport events wearing Hincapie custom triathlon and cycling clothing. In addition to racing and training in Hincapie custom apparel, she will also help promote Hincapie's extensive line of retail cycling and triathlon apparel and accessories.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Chris Morgan and John Huenink as sales representatives in strategic markets. Effective immediately, Morgan and Huenink will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in their respective territories.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Jason Losey as retail sales representative for the brand in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico. Effective immediately, Losey will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired James Samuel as the company's new General Manager. In addition to growing retail distribution, Samuel will work closely with the current management team to develop new business and expand Hincapie's penetration into new and existing markets. He will oversee every aspect of the brand to help the company grow nationally and internationally.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Robert Snedden as retail sales representative for the brand in Texas. Effective immediately, Snedden will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Josh Feazell as retail sales representative for the brand in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Effective immediately, Feazell will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Larry Merling as retail sales representatives for the brand in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Effective immediately, Merling will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, announces the availability of official BMC Racing Team (BMC) merchandise. Hincapie is the official apparel sponsor to BMC, providing everything the team needs to look and perform at their best this season. Consumers can now purchase BMC team kits through Hincapie dealers and on the company's website, www.Hincapie.com.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Scott Hedin as retail sales representatives for the brand in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Effective immediately, Hedin will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Chris Gould as retail sales representatives for the brand in Las Vegas, NV; Arizona; New Mexico and El Paso, TX. Effective immediately, Gould will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Tarbell Patten as retail sales representatives for the brand in Kentucky, Mississippi and Northern Alabama. Effective immediately, Patten will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has introduced the Hincapie Pro Duffel and Hincapie Pro Pack that provide two new options for carrying cycling apparel and gear. Like the other garments and accessories in the Hincapie Spring 2010 collection, the new Pro Duffel and Pro Pack are loaded with features and benefits aimed at cyclists.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Will Mahler as retail sales representatives for the brand in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Effective immediately, Mahler will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired the Moss Bay Group (MBG) as retail sales representatives for the brand in the Northwest. Effective immediately, MBG will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers in the states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. MBG will also sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in their territory.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has launched Hincapie R3 Performance Compression. The new line of Hincapie R3 Performance Compression tights, leg press and socks are specifically designed to help speed recovery and improve athletic performance. Hincapie will provide the new R3 Performance Compression products to Team BMC Racing as part of its partnership for the 2010 racing season.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has signed a sponsorship deal with the BMC Racing Team (BMC) for 2010. Hincapie will provide BMC with premium cycling apparel and accessories, Hincapie Premium Denim and Hincapie SkinDefense SPF 30 Sunscreen.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, will release "35 Years, 677,000 Kilometers, 81 Minutes: A Ride with George Hincapie," a documentary film on the life of one of America's greatest cyclists. The official movie trailer for this feature-length documentary can be viewed at www.aridewithgeorge.com.

Tour de France Stage Winner and Team Columbia-High Road professional cyclist, George Hincapie will join actor and cycling enthusiast, Patrick Dempsey at The Dempsey Challenge, A Journey For Hope on October 4, 2009 in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. The Dempsey Challenge is a charity event to benefit The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has integrated new employee blogs into their website to help build relationships with customers, fans and visitors. Hincapie employees are passionate about the sport of cycling and the Company is sharing that passion with consumers.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has been named the official cycling jersey supplier of the Amgen Tour of California the largest cycling event in America. Hincapie will provide premium Amgen Tour of California custom cycling apparel for general race and other official category leaders. In addition to being the official cycling apparel supplier to the Amgen Tour of California, Hincapie will also have an extended on-site presence throughout the entire nine day event.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), a leading manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Nikole Rock as its new Director of Design & Development. Rock will be responsible for all aspects of design, development and sourcing of the Hincapie retail apparel line. She will enhance Hincapie's focus on superior quality, innovative technology and distinctive style in the entire soft goods product collection.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has introduced the Hincapie Pro Pack ($119.99 MSRP) to help cyclists carry their gear. Designed specifically for cyclists, the new backpack accommodates most items needed for a commute to work or a tour around France.

Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has enhanced its line of Merino Wool Apparel and Accessories. Hincapie has teamed up with Merino Advanced Performance Program® (MAPP) to create a number of stylish, itch-free products for men and women throughout the 2007 Hincapie Winter Collection.