Hincapie admits to taking drugs

Lance Armstrong's former team-mate George Hincapie has admitted using performance-enhancing drugs.

The American, who rode for the US Postal Service team, helped Armstrong win his seven Tour de France wins.

"Given the widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs by cyclists at the top of the profession, it was not possible to compete without them," said the 39-year-old Hincapie.

His testimony will further damage Armstrong's reputation.

Hincapie was among 11 riders identified as having provided evidence to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) in its investigation into doping.

In their report released on Wednesday, Usada said Armstrong's team ran "the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme the sport has ever seen".

Hincapie, who retired in August, has joined a number of former Armstrong team-mates, including Floyd Landis and Tyler Hamilton, who have admitted to doping during their career.

Armstrong has always denied using drugs but was banned for life in August after deciding not to fight the charges laid against him by Usada.

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