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Member Comments
by PaulandPhil on July 17, 2009 at 9:19 AM
noooo levi! Now who will be there with lance against contador???
by laurent_006 on July 17, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Levi would have been very helpful in the Alpes stages to Lance. Feel bad he broke up his wrist. Recover fast !
by laurent_006 on July 17, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Levi would have been very helpful in the Alpes stages to Lance. Feel bad he broke up his wrist. Recover fast !
by laurent_006 on July 17, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Levi would have been very helpful in the Alpes stages to Lance. Feel bad he broke up his wrist. Recover fast !
by laurent_006 on July 17, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Levi would have been very helpful in the Alpes stages to Lance. Feel bad he broke up his wrist. Recover fast !
by LanceDance on July 18, 2009 at 4:08 AM
PaulandPhil how to hell you are so vicious. All these guys are TEAM ASTANA and they will race for strongest guy in last week. Is this cler to you! If Alberto is stronger then Lance will help him and period.
by LanceDance on July 18, 2009 at 4:08 AM
PaulandPhil how to hell you are so vicious. All these guys are TEAM ASTANA and they will race for strongest guy in last week. Is this clear to you! If Alberto is stronger then Lance will help him and period.
by AMDM on July 17, 2009 at 9:20 AM
AAARRRGGGH!!! You'll be missed Levi.
by fisher04 on July 17, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Sad to see you leave the Tour Levi, you did great this year.
by vladimir10 on July 17, 2009 at 9:23 AM
So sad for Levi, he was riding so well, had a good chance of finishing high in the GC. Get well soon, Levi!!!
by LightenUpBikes on July 17, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Lance, love the old scoll socks look. Shootin' hoops later?
Levi, heal quickly!
by LightenUpBikes on July 17, 2009 at 9:24 AM
"school", that is.
by rivlax on July 17, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Did Johan book you guys into a cathouse by mistake in Vittel?
by roberk34 on July 17, 2009 at 10:10 AM
looks like a cathouse to me. Nice bed
by roberk34 on July 17, 2009 at 10:10 AM
looks like a cathouse to me. Nice bed
by roberk34 on July 17, 2009 at 10:10 AM
looks like a cathouse to me. Nice bed
by roberk34 on July 17, 2009 at 10:10 AM
looks like a cathouse to me. Nice bed
by roberk34 on July 17, 2009 at 10:10 AM
looks like a cathouse to me. Nice bed
by roberk34 on July 17, 2009 at 10:11 AM
looks like a cathouse to me. Nice bed
by roberk34 on July 17, 2009 at 10:11 AM
looks like a cathouse to me. Nice bed
by cutette on July 17, 2009 at 9:31 AM
BLURG!!!! We will miss you for the rest of the tour Mr. Levi Leiphammer
by Piyita on July 17, 2009 at 9:36 AM
damn.... now lance is alone.... with contador bAd bad bad... so bad... now who will help lance???
by sarasotasun on July 17, 2009 at 9:39 AM
You'll be back in top form very quickly ... everyone concentrate on seeing Levi's wrist fully healed ... I'm visualizing it's perfect and even stronger right now.
by tjshoe on July 17, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Tough luck.
by Frances1011 on July 17, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Ride for Levi team Astana.Miss you Levi,speedy recovery
by sarasotasun on July 17, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Levi ... You did a fantastic job in the Tour this year. Bravo !! And thanks so much for being you.
by buffycat99 on July 17, 2009 at 9:45 AM
So sorry, Levi. I'm hoping you have a rapid recovery, and we see you out there again soon!
by amyinOregon on July 17, 2009 at 9:46 AM
I'm so sorry Levi. This really sucks. Stay positive, heal quickly. Lance, you will KILL in the Alpes and contador can just watch your butt from afar! POSITIVE THINKING NO MATTER WHAT. Right?
by LLC333 on July 17, 2009 at 9:50 AM
That room is really something. Oh no, this is awful. Heal fast Levi. Now who who attend to Lance? His loyal friend George will find a way to be by his side.
by carolineD on July 17, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Johan I love your nose.............
by carolineD on July 17, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Levi, good recover, who is going to take care of the "old dog" now?
by carolineD on July 17, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Levi, good recover, who is going to take care of the "old dog" now?
by mcdougalljd on July 17, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Good luck with th surgery. Hope that you have a speedy recovery. You will be missed.
by cervelos3 on July 17, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Hey Levi, Its awful that you can't continue; 1) your GC podium-was your secret and very possible after the TT and Your desire to help Lance grab 8..However, I can see you have rally 2 great friends and Allies beside you!!Your lucky. You will be back at the Tour next year wearing the Black and yellow with your friends!!!!--Heal Fast!!
by cervelos3 on July 17, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Sorry...Really...not rally
by Karla_G on July 17, 2009 at 10:15 AM
WE are all pained that Levi won't be able to continue. I'm sure he will start recovery once he is out of the brothel-like room :0 No fist pumps for now...best wishes!
by cervelos3 on July 17, 2009 at 10:15 AM
OH, 1 more thing..Uno Ancora!!!Johan you have shown true class inviting Levi back!!!Also We will C U next year In the Black and Yellow!! Very Impressed to see the humanity of Team Livestrong!!
by tribeyondlimits on July 17, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Levi, the Tour will not be the same without you!!!! wish you all the best with your recovery.
by tresa1118 on July 17, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Levi, Warmest wishes to a speedy recovery and you returning soon. You'll be missed by your Astana team members, friends and especially your US fans!
by Strohhut on July 17, 2009 at 10:30 AM
I really like all of your videos, but u gotta raise the volume! I always have to set my speakers on maximum volume, but i still have to concentrate, so I can hear what u guys say.
Anyways, go for it Lance, u definitely got in your legs!
by johnnysebb on July 17, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Salut Lance, content de t'avoir vu au avant poste aujourd'hui.On voyait bien que tu avait des fourmies dans les jambes.Je sent que tu vas tout p?r dans Les Alpes!J'espere que tu as retrouv?on meilleurs niveau, on ne va pas tarder ?e savoir, courage Lance;)
by martinjuan on July 17, 2009 at 10:53 AM
We will miss you levi!!
The volume its so low its almost imposible to listen to it.
ARMSTRONG KING OF THE TOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Juan Martin, COLOMBIA
by Scott22 on July 17, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Oh noooooooooo!!!! I was hoping for an Astana sweep. A fully exclusive Astana podium in Paris: 1(Lance), 2, and 3. And the team in first. Levi will be sorely missed! Also, Lance, PLEASE tell me that you are not there to race for 2nd!
by wmpopper on July 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Levi...For a complete and rapid recovery...back in the Bay Area...all the Best...
by swiyper on July 17, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Good luck on your surgery levi, Hope to see you again racing stronger soon.
lance will be OK .. won 7 TDF, battled stage 3 cancer.
No worries
by chiempanzy on July 17, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Thats too sad :( The one that is suppose to fall is Alberto Contrador not Levi. Wish you best Levi. Just like Lance LIVESTRONG!!!
by dbcycle on July 17, 2009 at 11:26 AM
sorry, don't mean to be negative as I'm a huge Lance fan BUT I found it a little funny that Lance didn't know what Levi's position in the GC was. "What are you-4th?' Come on, as if. Hey Lance, Alberto is in front of you(just in case you weren't aware ;) Other than that, great ride by the Astana guys today.
Levi-hope you have a quick recovery
by ERIOPEL on July 17, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Why do accidents happen, especially to a very nice person like Levi? Sometimes life is so unfair! :( I'm very sorry that this happen to you Levi. I'm a fan of you and Odessa. I'll pray for your speedy recovery. I hope to see you next year at Tour of California, Tour de Gila, Giro de Italia, and other Tours/Races, especially the next Tour de France.
It's really sad that only one is left with the Famous "Three Musketeers (LLC)" at the Tour de France. Chris H. & Levi L. are not in it, only Lance is left! This is the time that the rest of Team Astana needs to put extra effort on shielding Lance A. & Alberto C. from any crashes/accidents that will stop them from winning the Tour. Take care, Levi.
Thanks for Lance A. & Johan B. for always being there for Levi.
by ERIOPEL on July 17, 2009 at 11:53 AM
I love question MARKS, but not when my apostrophes turned into questions marks!:-) So here is the edited version of my comment:
"Why do accidents happen, especially to a very nice person like Levi? Sometimes life is so unfair! :( I'm very sorry that this happen to you Levi. I?m a fan of you and Odessa. I'll pray for your speedy recovery. I hope to see you next year at Tour of California, Tour de Gila, Giro de Italia, and other Tours/Races, especially the next Tour de France.
It?s really sad that only one is left with the Famous "Three Musketeers (LLC)" at the Tour de France. Chris H. & Levi L. are not in it, only Lance is left! This is the time that the rest of Team Astana needs to put extra effort on shielding Lance A. & Alberto C. from any crashes/accidents that will stop them from winning the Tour. Take care, Levi.
Thanks for Lance A. & Johan B. for always being there for Levi.
by tbench90 on July 17, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Going to miss your positive influence on Astana and the peloton Levi! Besides, I was really looking forward to seeing you ride the TT in Annecy, thought you had a great chance to win it. Get better and livestrong!
by CyniDeb on July 17, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Po/Po to the rescue! Lance and Levi, (Butch and Sundance) great pairings. Your day will come Levi this just was not the right time. Nothing like you leading out focused, sharp as a tack. The tour will not be the same without you. It will be amazing to see Astana adapt to this situation. Breath! Here is you challenge Lance ride like there is no tomorrow. We are all pulling for you. GOOOOOOOOOOO ASTANA!!!!!!!
by Vaillancourt77 on July 17, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Levi:
You are a class act. Plain and simple. Get well fast.
by gabrielmon on July 17, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Good luck Levi with the recovery.
In wich hotel are sleeping?
by herothedog on July 17, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Levi get better for Leadville! I'll be on your wheel until you drop me!
by elytrack on July 17, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Damn!!! It touch us so deeply... Levi is strong, "LEVISTRONG" better things will come for you Levi ...just wait. recover yourself soon.
by darylspano on July 17, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Super sorry about Levi. Nice socks Lance.
by billkitchens on July 17, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Bummer.
Is that the honeymoon suite?
by Hichman on July 17, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Sorry Levi,Lance Will get the yellow jersey for you this sunday,right Lance?
by leann919 on July 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Honest Lance, your room looks like a place you promised your Mom you'd stay out of!
by caroline2 on July 17, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Good recovery Levi ! As an ER nurse in Paris, i'm still asking myself the same question as Lance : what the hell did they put around your cast ?? First time ever I see that. We can be original in French ER !
Unity is strength, right ? You'll have to be more unit than ever in the team... to be the stronger !! Good luck, bring back this maillot jaune !
by cnkwhitton on July 17, 2009 at 5:06 PM
First, so sad for Levi, hope he recovers quickly to be there in Paris.
Second, Stay Strong Lance, you will miss Levi, but you can win this race, Kloden will step up, and so will Popo. Finally, that room, WOW, shall we call you all the Three Musketeers?? all you were lacking were hats with feathers in them and pointy shoes !!!!! Vive La France !
by RRROBERSON on July 17, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Oh Levi, I am so sorry for your wrist injury.....what a bummer!!! How disappointing. We were really cheering for you and thrilled everyday to see how well you were doing in the Tour. YOU ARE SUCH A WINNER AND WE ARE ALL SO VERY PROUD OF YOU BOTH. Thank you for being the true American Sweethearts you are!!!
by Cora007xyz on July 17, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Makes me sad too to see you all so sad and Levy so badly injured. Did the surgery go well? Did you let operate it in France? and how could you than communicate with the french Docs? Can you speak French Mr. Leipheimer? I wished I could now jump in and help Lance in the Alps. Hope that Popo will not be too tired and still be able to help Lance in the Alps. Keep the ears stiff and dont loose the courage.
by drpatrickcs on July 17, 2009 at 7:25 PM
I will really miss seeing Levi riding through the Alps. It was my hope that he would be as strong as Lance and Alberto in the mountains. Get well quick Levi. Next year you may find yourself riding with Lance again.
by wighty on July 17, 2009 at 8:21 PM
curious, why are you staying in the "pimp" room? weird... ;)
by cyclecycle on July 17, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Get well soon. Very proud of you:) You've given alot to cheer and watch to season. Hurry back.
by Scarab777 on July 17, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Very sorry for the fractured wrist, Levi. Heal soon and start winning again when you get back on the bike.
Big loss to the Astana team and - after all your preparation work - a big loss to you too. Thank you for riding so hard for yourself and your team and your fans.
by susiefein on July 17, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Feel very bad about Levi, I don't think it will hurt Lance's chance of victory. You're my here Lance. Stay healthy
by dinomaker on July 17, 2009 at 9:34 PM
LOVE LEVI - LOVE STRONG
Dommage mais Courage a levi, et bravo a tous. je vous adore.
Gu? bien, dommage, levi est un veritable pilli?e l'equipe, le meilleur, bien meilleur que contador. Levi the Best!!!
Lance, tu dois battre Contador.
Tu est le meileur Lance car pour nous, tu as d? gagner.
Etyre dans les 2 premiers pendant 2 semaines apres 4 ann? de retraite, c'est magnifique, bravo.
je vous attend aujourd'hui ?esancon!
Tony - Besan? - 25000 - FR
LOVE-LEVI !!! - LOVE-STRONG !!!
by bwyoman on July 17, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Levi, Sorry about your wrist,that stinks! I wish you a rapid recovery.
I am currently in your hometown of Billings, MT on business, but tomorrow I am going to ride my bike from Redlodge up to the top of the Beartooth Pass. I'll be thinking of you and the team.
Lance, you can do it.
by noriss51 on July 18, 2009 at 1:55 AM
Very,very sorry,Levi.Thank you for everything.Good recovery !
by noriss51 on July 18, 2009 at 1:56 AM
ROMANIA
by pgalbacs on July 18, 2009 at 2:48 AM
We will be there. All of us will help Lance to climb those hills, guys... :)
by mom4livesstrong on July 18, 2009 at 4:33 AM
...was hoping to watch you climb with lance...sorry you had to abandon...speedy recovery and safe journey home!
by katiemac23 on July 18, 2009 at 6:51 AM
so sorry, levi. you are riding so well right now, and always a team player! hoping for a fast recovery and another victory in california next year! good luck lance... ride on!
by Robert44 on July 18, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Sorry about Levi wrist, good luck with Leadville! Lance you need pajamas that match you room.
by Shell01 on July 18, 2009 at 9:20 AM
Ahh man Levi....so sorry to learn about your wrist @ having to have your team move forward without you. Words don't exactly do justice to what you are feeling. Know that all of Astana fans are wishing you a SPEEDY @ SAFE recovery. And the "Big,Old Dog..LA" is going to win now in your honor.
by Calypso808 on July 18, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Johan's face says it all. I'm so sorry Levi won't be in the race when it gets to Paris. Best wishes for quick healling. Levi, you will be missed.
by marco5370 on July 18, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Hi Levi , we support you in this Fucking moment. Take care.
by Lsamarie on July 18, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Levi you will be missed!!! Recover quickly!! It's on Lance!!
by VocoderVoder on July 18, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Real birds in the background or were they piped in?
by 3Smithkateers on July 18, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Sorry about Levi. But I am most shocked with that room decor. I was waiting for the madam to walk in the room at any moment. If you stay in a room like that again, take a black light with you to check the sheets. Otherwise, you may need to get checked for more than banned substances at your next anti-doping blood draw.
by biciclistul on July 20, 2009 at 6:15 AM
i was very sad when i found out about Levi,but this thing must make you stronger lance!please, i beg you to win the tour again like the old days, iknow it"s very difficult,but you are the "STRONGEST".GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BE WITH YOU MAN,PLEASE IMPRESS THE WORLD AGAIN LANCE!i can"t except the second place for you man!Nelu-Romania
by MWKICKME99 on July 20, 2009 at 8:59 AM
LEVI you are the MAN! I hope you have a speedy recovery! You've got this buddy!
by Iceis on July 21, 2009 at 10:08 AM
hope he recovers. he had a great season so far.
by cameronasa4 on July 26, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Maybe Levi will go to team radio shack!?!