Leipheimer describes Ardennes stage as pure survival

Levi Leipheimer facing questions

Levi Leipheimer facing questions (Image credit: Kirsten Frattini)

American Levi Leipheimer pointed to Monday's crash on the descent of the Col du Stockeu as a prime example of why communication between the team cars and the riders is important. The RadioShack rider said the new rules banning television monitors from the front seats of team cars prevented them from knowing what was happening in the ensuing chaos.