Levi’s biographyProf. since: 1997 With more than 40 victories and counting, Levi is one of the most successful riders in the last decade of cycling. He has specialised in time trials and stage races, and he also holds the record for victories in the general classification of the Tour of California, no less than three, and the record for stage successes, six. He had a great year in 2011, crowned by six successes, including the Tour de Suisse, the Tour of Utah and the first edition of the USA Pro Challenge. Levi is also a champion altruist. Through the granfondo that bears his name, which takes place every year in September in Santa Rosa, he raises money for initiatives related to cycling, as well as local initiatives for children and education. Strongly tied to his hometown in Sonoma County, in 2012 Levi has his sights set on the Tour of California, the Tour de France, the Olympic time trial and the USA Pro Challenge. |
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24.10.1973 Birthplace
Butte, Montana Height
170 cm Weight
60 kg |
Levi’s victories1997 (2) 1998 (1) 1999 (2) 2000 (1) 2001 (2) 2002 (2) 2005 (2) 2006 (3) 2007 (8) 2008 (8) 2009 (7) 2010 (4) 2011 (6) 2012 (3) Levi’s previous teams1997: Comptel Data System |
Levi’s newsLevi Leipheimer showed he is making significant strides in his recovery and training on Saturday at the 126km Stage 7 of Tour of California, finishing 9th in a select group that produced eventual race winner and new GC leader Robert Gesink (Rabobank). Leipheimer is also 6th in the GC. Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team has announced the roster for the AMGEN Tour of California. Levi Leipheimer and Tom Boonen spoke at the race press conference on Friday about the upcoming race, from May 13 through the 20th. Levi Leipheimer’s condition has improved in the past week following his accident on April 1. Leipheimer was hit from behind by a car and suffered a fractured fibula. However, his condition is not yet at 100 percent, leaving his participation in AMGEN Tour of California in doubt. Levi’s blogIt’s been a great week for Omega Pharma Quickstep here in San Luis, Argentina. To recap, our sprinter Francesco Chicchi won the first two stages as he and Tom Boonen went 1 and 2 on the 2nd stage. Stage 3 was the first Mt finish and I finished …
Hello again everyone. Well, the Tour de San Luis has been a huge success for us so far. Francesco Chicchi won the first two stages finishing just ahead of “Tommeke” on the 2nd stage. We planned to help Tom win the 2nd stage with it’s slight …
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