Leipheimer wins ITT at Tour of the Gila

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Three-time Tour of California winner Levi Leipheimer won the individual time trial at the Tour of the Gila on Friday, solidifying his overall lead.

Unofficial results show Leipheimer beating Tom Zirbel of Bissell by 53 seconds and Lance Armstrong by 1:23. Other top five finishers were Philip Zajicek of Fly V and Rory Sutherland of Team OUCH.

The ITT accounted for Stage 3 of the five stage bicycle race based in Silver City, New Mexico. The 16.15-mile course out-and-back course left from the town of Tyrone and featured two climbs.

Stage 4 for the top men is a 43-mile criterium around downtown Silver City. There are also races for lower ranked men and women, as well as a citizen's ride.

Leipheimer, Armstrong and Chris Horner were allowed to race in the national-level bicycle event as long as they were the only ones from Team Astana and didn't represent the team. The trio are racing under the sponsorship of Mellow Johnny's, Armstrong's bike shop in Austin.

Official results will be available at the Tour of the Gila website as well as VeloNews.

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