Levi in a Breakaway with Robert Gesink on the Stage 3, Modesto to San Jose, Category 1 Sierra Road climb, almost at the summit.

Levi couldn't catch Robert Gesink at the summit.

Levi at the front of the Peloton on the way to Highway 1 and the official start of Stage 4, Seaside to San Juis Obispo, on a rainy day.

Levi at the front of the Peloton on the way to Highway 1 and the official start of Stage 4, Seaside to San Juis Obispo, on a rainy day.

Levi next to Andy Schleck lined up with the premier racers before the start of the revised Stage 2 in Nevada City.
(Stage 1 was canceled and Stage 2 shortened due to an unseasonal snow storm).

Levi in the lineup of premier racers waiting for the start of Stage 2.

Levi at the front of the Peloton at the start of the Stage 2.

Levi talking with teammate Dmitriy Muravyev, riding with the Peloton, nearing Modesto in Stage 2, Auburn to Modesto.

Levi just behind teammate Chris Horner at the front of the lead group that lead the climb up HC rated Mount Hamilton, almost at the end of Stage 4, Livermore to San Jose.

Levi in the Stage 6 Solvang Time Trial. He finished 2nd, 0:14 behind the winner.

Levi in the Stage 6 Solvang Time Trial. He finished 2nd, 0:14 behind the winner.

Levi just behind teammate Chris Horner, in the Yellow Jersey, at the front of the Peloton right before the final climb up Mount Baldy, an HC rated climb, in Stage 7, Claremont to Mount Baldy.

Levi just behind teammate Chris Horner right before the final climb up Mount Baldy in Stage 7. Levi and Chris brokeaway and Levi won the stage 45 seconds ahead of the racer who came in third.

Levi riding with the Peloton in the circuits around Thousand Oaks near the end of Stage 8, Santa Clarita to Thousand Oaks.

Levi finished the Tour in second, with Chris Horner winning the Tour and Tom Danielson finishing third.

Levi finished the Tour in second, with Chris Horner winning the Tour and Tom Danielson finishing third.

Levi celebrating his place in the Tour with Chris Horner and Tom Danielson.

Levi celebrating his place in the Tour with Chris Horner.

Levi celebrating his place in the Tour with Chris Horner.

Levi celebrating his place in the Tour with Chris Horner.

Levi celebrating his place in the Tour with Chris Horner.

Levi celebrating his place in the Tour with Chris Horner.

Levi celebrating his place in the Tour with Chris Horner and Tom Danielson.

Levi celebrating his place in the Tour with Chris Horner and Tom Danielson.

Levi being interviewed before the start of Stage 1 which started in Santa Rosa, did one small circuit back to the Start/Finish for a points sprint, and then went on a large circuit out to the coast before returning to Santa Rosa for the Finish.

Levi being interviewed before the start of Stage 1 and the Tour.

Levi at the front of the Peloton at the neutral start of Stage 1 in Santa Rosa.

Levi at the front of the Peloton after the first warm up lap around Santa Rosa.

Levi at the front of the Peloton after the first warm up lap around Santa Rosa.

Levi at the front of the Peloton after the second warm up lap around Santa Rosa.

Levi at the front of the Peloton after the second warm up lap around Santa Rosa.

Levi receiving the Most Courageous Rider Jersey during the Awards Ceremony.

Levi celebrating receiving the Most Courageous Rider Jersey during the Awards Ceremony.

Levi in the lineup of Stage 1 Jersey wearers.

Levi in the lineup of Stage 1 Jersey wearers.

Levi riding in the Peloton on the climb up Mount Diablo near the end of Stage 3, San Jose to Livermore.

Levi being interviewed before the start of Stage 4 in Sonora.

Levi being interviewed before the start of Stage 4 in Sonora.

Levi in the Stage 5 Bakersfield Time Trial. He placed 17th, 1:44 behind the winner.

Levi in the Stage 5 Bakersfield Time Trial. He placed 17th, 1:44 behind the winner.

Levi about to finish Stage 7, Ontario to Mount Baldy, at the summit of Mount Baldy an HC rated climb. He finished 9th behind Tiago Machado who finished 8th and Wilco Kelderman who just finished 7th.

Levi about to finish 9th on Stage 7 at the summit of Mount Baldy.

Levi with his Omega Pharma - QuickStep Team right behind the Cannondale Team setting the pace near the end of Stage 8, Beverly Hills to L.A. Live, when it was on the last circuit arond downtown L.A.

Levi with his Omega Pharma - QuickStep Team right behind the Cannondale Team setting the pace near the end of Stage 8, Beverly Hills to L.A. Live, when it was on the last circuit arond downtown L.A.