Leipheimer confident in quest for fourth California title
by Neal RogersFlanked by compatriots Lance Armstrong and Dave Zabriskie, RadioShack's three-time Amgen Tour of California champion Levi Leipheimer sat front and center at a pre-race press conference Friday afternoon in Sacramento, stating that he was prepared to defend his title against a world-class field competing in America's biggest race.
After being held in February that past four years, the Amgen Tour of California this year moved to May, and the riders have more race miles in their legs.
"I know everyone is in better shape, but I think I'm in better shape, too," Leipheimer said. "This year the race will be different for everyone. We've all had some hard races in Europe. Everyone takes a different path to the race. I think I've chosen a pretty good one. I feel good, and am feeling better and better over the last few weeks. My expectations are that I'm ready, and I'm here to win."
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