Leipheimer aims to defend Tour of Utah title

A happy Levi Leipheimer (RadioShack) claimed a come-from-behind victory at the Tour de Suisse.

A happy Levi Leipheimer (RadioShack) claimed a come-from-behind victory at the Tour de Suisse. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Levi Leipheimer (RadioShack) is aiming to defend his overall title at the newly upgraded UCI 2.1 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah held between August 9-14 in the high mountains around Salt Lake City. The American has studied the event's key stages and is hopeful about his chances of winning against the top-notch competition in attendance this year.

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Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.