Horner delivers Leipheimer to Giro

Astana teammates Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner mastered the final climb with the rest of the favourites

Astana teammates Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner mastered the final climb with the rest of the favourites (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Chris Horner delivered Astana teammate Levi Leipheimer to the top of Alpe di Siusi with a select lead group in the Giro d' Italia Wednesday. Horner considers compatriot Leipheimer to be well positioned for the time trial next Tuesday, where he could strike for the stage win and make up the 43 seconds that separate him from the leader's maglia rosa.