Levi Leipheimer News

Levi Leipheimer, a pro-cyclist for Patrick Lefevere's Omega Pharma-Quick Step team joined John Canzano today The Bald Faced Truth to discuss cycling and his upcoming documentary The Levi Effect.

Hesjedal doesn't give anything away. He is so calm, cool and collected going into this weekend's nail-biting finale to the Giro d'Italia, you would never know that he was on the cusp of becoming the first Canadian to win a grand tour.

As the Giro d'Italia reaches its conclusion this weekend, Shawn Hunter is flying to Italy today to make sure his USA Pro Cycling Challenge has a strong beginning in August.

Although Hesjedal ceded ground to Joaquim RodrA guez in Sunday's uphill finale, and now sits 30 seconds behind the Spaniard, he still holds significant time on Giro favorites Ivan Basso of Liquigas-Cannondale and Lampre-ISD's Michele Scarponi .

Bontrager-Livestrong 's Joe Dombrowski put in the biggest ride of his career Saturday at the Amgen Tour of California 's Queen stage, which featured two ascents of category 2 Glendora Ridge climb and the beyond category climb to Mt.

With the Tour de France on the not-too-distant horizon, Levi Leipheimer has now pedaled about 700 miles in the past week in his quest to return to the sport's pinnacle event for the 10th time.

More than 120 of the world's best riders, Americans David Zabriskie, Levi Leipheimer, and defending champion Chris Horner and are currently winding their way toward Los Angeles for the finish of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, arguably the most prestigious pro race outside of Europe.

CLOVIS: Liquigas-Cannondale rider Peter Sagan continued his dominance of the Tour of California when he won his fourth straight stage on a hot and steamy day in the Golden State.

In 2010, Zabriskie took the lead at the Amgen Tour of California after winning stage 3, finishing in Santa Cruz with the Australian Michael Rogers and Levi Leipheimer, 17 seconds ahead of the peloton.

Italian Assandro Vanotti comes up out of the saddle as he tries to make up time going up China Grade Loop.

Former Christchurch cyclist Josh Atkins is rubbing shoulders with the rock stars of cycling in the Tour of California and showing many of them how it's done.

If the Amgen Tour of California had a jersey for the most popular rider, it would likely go to RadioShack-Nissan 's Jens Voigt .

More than 80 national, local vendors . 10:30 a.m.: Course and road closures; spectators located on course will be there for duration of the race.

Halfway through the Amgen Tour of California , Chris Horner is happy because he's certain the eight-day race is about to begin.

Editor's Note: During the Amgen Tour of California, VeloNews.com will present The Feed Zone Service Course, the official daily race menu of Levi Leipheimer's Omega Pharma-Quick Step team, courtesy of Dr.

Diablo, KLiquigas-Cannondale's fast man Peter Sagan made tour history by winning his 3rd straight stage.

With Thursday's stage 5 time trial looming on the horizon, followed by stage 6 into Big Bear and the stage 7 summit finish on Mount Baldy, RadioShack-Nissan is preparing for a GC battle at the Amgen Tour of California in defense of Chris Horner's 2011 title.

The Slovak sensation did what any quick-reacting cyclist would during the final, frantic moments of Stage 3 of the Amgen Tour of California when rivals brush against each other.

Peggy Liou wishes Levi Leipheimer of team Omega Pharma-Quickstep good luck before stage three of the Amgen Tour of California in San Jose, Calif.

In its seventh year, The Tour of California is the largest bicycle race in the United States and one of the most popular cycling races worldwide.