Hincapie Chattanooga Gran Fondo started in heavy rain Saturday morning as the southern USA continued to experience a very wet spring.
Nonetheless, 165 dedicated and determined riders, including former professional riders George Hincapie and Bobby Julich, sloshed their way around the 80-mile course to finish the epic event and earn a rust-proof finishers medal.
Conditions were so bad, almost half of the field either didn’t start or abandoned, earning those who finished a well deserved “Hardcore Hincapie Rider” label.
Carlton Corley won the men’s division in 3:41:15, while Debbie Milne won the women’s division in 4:11.31, both took home new Scott bikes as victory prizes.
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