NEW YORK (AP) — The Wall Street Journal is reporting that American cyclist George Hincapie has been contacted by the lead investigator of a federal probe into doping in professional cycling.
In a story published Saturday, the Journal reports a person familiar with the matter says Hincapie is “likely” to agree to talk to lead investigator Jeff Novitzky when he returns to the United States after the Tour de France. Novitzky is a special agent with the Food and Drug Administration.
Zia F. Modabber, Hincapie’s attorney, confirmed to the newspaper that he had spoken with Novitzky.
The federal doping investigation was spurred by allegations made by Floyd Landis. He said the use of banned substances was common on the US Postal team when he rode with seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong and Hincapie.
