Former American pro cyclist Levi Leipheimer is attempting to revive the dwindling US road racing scene with a total $156,000 (£125,000) prize pot for his road race, Levi’s GrandFondo.
Held on April 19, it comprises a series of events held over a single day in Sonoma County, California. The bills itself as not only the richest but also the toughest road race in the USA, with its blue riband ‘Growler’ event featuring 4,226 metres of vertical climbing over its 138-mile (222km) length.
