Vande Velde best in the US in '08

Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Chipotle)

Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Chipotle) (Image credit: Jon Devich)

Christian Vande Velde has added another feather to his cap during an excellent season by topping the USA Cycling Professional Tour standings. After winning the Tour of Missouri overall title last weekend, the Garmin-Chipotle rider finished the 14-event series with 272 points. It was enough to better defending champion Levi Leipheimer, who amassed 244 points.